{"id":135397,"date":"2021-08-19T10:39:50","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=135397"},"modified":"2021-08-19T10:39:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:39:50","slug":"hospital-name-to-be-changed-again-to-the-sir-lester-bird-medical-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/hospital-name-to-be-changed-again-to-the-sir-lester-bird-medical-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospital name to be changed again to “The Sir Lester Bird Medical Center\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A further adjustment to the re-naming of the hospital on Mount St. John will shortly take place.<\/p>\n

Its name is to be shortened to \u201cThe Sir Lester Bird Medical Center\u201d.<\/p>

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Meantime, the removal of cataracts and other eye delicate operations will begin at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center in September 2021.<\/p>

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The surgeon will be present for three days and will complete approximately 60 operations during that time. Appointments will be taken shortly.<\/p>\n

The Sir Lester Bird Medical Center is negotiating with a reputable Medical Clinic in the USA to establish a Cardiac Center in Antigua.<\/p>

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Heart surgery will then be undertaken in the twin-island state, eliminating the need for costly travel abroad by heart patients.<\/p>\n

The Cardiac Unit design will be among the advancements that will further transform the Medical Center.<\/p>

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In related news, three doctors who practice at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center have recently returned from additional training abroad, paid for by the Gaston Browne administration.<\/p>

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The Cabinet also approved \u201cstudy leave\u201d for a youthful technician who will proceed to UTECH in Jamaica for further training.<\/p>\n

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