Go to the hospital in all cases of serious illness or injury, or if you aren’t sure if your illness or injury is serious.
For more streamlined services for particular ailments, illness, injuries, or conditions, refer to the following list of specialized health clinics or health centers in Bermuda.
Adult immunization and travel health clinic
Offers immunization and an internationally-recognized certificate of vaccination. Fill out the Trip Planning Questionnaire in advance to assist your travel clinic physician.
Vaccines are country-specific; visit the clinic to learn which vaccines you will need for your specific trip. To assist with your visit, you should:
- download and complete the questionnaire prior to your appointment
- bring a record of your immunizations - the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow booklet) or Immunization Card
- a copy of your itinerary for your planned travel
- bring a list of medications you currently take
Please note: Yellow Fever vaccine will only be given on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
You require an appointment to see a physician at the travel clinic. Book in advance.
The clinic is open to unemployed or uninsured adults or anyone needing immunizations required for travel. Clients with unexplained rashes or eye infections are seen during the morning at the walk-in clinic.
Telephone: (441) 278-6460 or (441) 278-6461
Email: childhealth@gov.bm
Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only
Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12
Child and school health clinic
The child and school health division provides children and their parents with:
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immunisations and preventive health services
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referrals to other agencies or specialists
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dental, nutrition, psychosocial needs, and growth and development assessments
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patient education and family planning information
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sexually transmitted infection services by community health nurses to primary, middle, senior and private schools
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assist in the identification and education of children with disabilities
- tuberculosis screening and meningitis immunizations for studying abroad
Telephone: (441) 278-6460 or (441) 278-6461
Email: childhealth@gov.bm
Hours:
Hamilton Health Centre
Location: 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12
Hours: Monday-Friday, Child Health Clinic (0-4 years) 2 - 4 p.m. School Health Clinic (5-21 years &/or adolescents) 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Telephone: (441) 278-6460
Fax: (441) 295-6800
Warwick Health Centre
Location: 70 Middle Road, Warwick WK03
Hours: Mondays, 2-4 p.m.
Telephone:
St. George’s Health Centre
Location: 1 Old Military Road, St. George’s GE 03
Hours: 1st and 3rd Friday, 2-4 p.m.
Telephone: (441) 297-2800
Somerset Health Centre
Location: 55 mangrove Bay Road, Sandys MA 05
Hours: 2nd and 4th Friday, 2 - 4 p.m.
Telephone: (441) 234-0202
Communicable disease clinic
Provides information on the most effective way to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases including HIV and Tuberculosis. Assistance is provided for identified persons who require support. The Communicable Diseases Clinic offers the following services:
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educates, screens, and encourage risk reduction for positive health outcomes
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pre- and post-test counselling for STIs and HIV/AIDS
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presentations in schools and for the general public, upon request
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referrals to appropriate services
The sexual health centre provides free condoms in its office.
Telephone: (441) 278-6442
Email: kaball@gov.bm or rmingo@gov.bm or jskhan@gov.bm
Hours - Please call for an appointment:
Monday to Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Friday - open for treatment and consultation only. There will be no testing. Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1.45 - 3:30 p.m.
The clinic is closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12.
Maternal health and family planning clinics
The Maternal Health and Family Planning Clinic of the Department of Health provide care for women of childbearing age. Care is provided for reproductive health and pregnancy. Clients under 16 years of age must attend with a parent or legal guardian.
The MHFP clinics provide a number of services including:
- Tests for pregnancy
- Care for pregnant women, including immunizations
- Birth control and emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- Tests to detect cervical cancer (pap tests) and breast exams
- Tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and treatment of STIs
- Child birth classes and women’s health talks in the community
MHFP services are provided free of charge at three locations:
Hamilton Health Centre
Location: 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm and 1:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Telephone: (441) 278-6441
Fax: (441) 295-6800
St. George’s Health Centre
Location: 1 Old Military Road, St. George’s GE 03
Hours: Mondays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Telephone: (441) 297-2800
Somerset Health Centre
Location: 55 mangrove Bay Road, Sandys MA 05
Hours: Tuesdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Telephone: (441) 234-0202
Oral health clinic
The Government of Bermuda’s oral health clinic provides dental care for people under 18 and over 65 years of age. The clinic provides:
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oral health services in the school or clinical settings
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preventive consultative services such as oral health education, oral hygiene instruction, and dietary counselling
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clinical preventive care such as dental prophylaxis, scaling and polishing, fluoride treatment, sealants, and preventive resin restorations
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restorative care including dental restorations, routine dental surgery, limited endodontic treatment, treatment of periodontal disease
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comprehensive dental care under general anaesthesia for appropriately selected patients
Telephone: (441) 278-6440
Email: dentalclinics2@gov.bm
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45p.m. (closed 12:30 p.m. to 1:45p.m.) by appointment only
Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12.
Wellness clinics
The Department of Health runs weekly and bi-weekly health screenings for seniors at three locations in Bermuda. These Wednesday clinics provide:
- adult immunizations
- basic screenings
- blood pressure screening and monitoring
- blood sugar screening
- functional assessments
- health education and promotion
- home safety and functional assessments of activities for daily living
- immunisations
- prevention guidance in the areas of aging, safety, medication, falls and chronic illnesses
- nutrition assessment and counselling
In Hamilton:
Telephone: (441) 278-6440
Email: childhealth@gov.bm
Hours: Every Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hamilton Health Centre, 67 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12.
In Somerset:
Telephone: (441) 234-0202
Email: childhealth@gov.bm
Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Somerset Health Centre: 55 Mangrove Bay Road, Sandys MA 05
In St. George’s:
Telephone: (441) 297-8200
Email: childhealth@gov.bm
Hours: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: 1 Old Military Road, St. George’s GE 03
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