Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital

22/07/2025

The Ministry of Health and Wellness made the announcement stating that "Belize has recorded no new measles cases for more than two full incubation."

22/07/2025

The KHMHA as your National Referral Hospital for Belize urges the public to take immediate precautions as we have noticed a rise in dengue cases at our Accident & Emergency over the past few months. This is an annual trend that coincides with the start of the “Rainy Season.” The Rainy season brings an increase in Mosquitoes which are the vector for the spread of Dengue fever. If Dengue is left untreated it can lead to severe complications.

As the flagship institution for the Ministry of Health & Wellness we share these Public Health messages produced in English and Spanish by the Ministry of how to protect yourself and your family.

Early detection saves lives. We strongly urge anyone experiencing dengue-like symptoms to visit their nearest primary care facility as soon as possible.

Timely treatment at your local health center or clinic helps prevent complications and reduces hospital overcrowding. Most dengue cases can be managed effectively at the primary care level with proper guidance and follow-up.

Do not wait for symptoms to worsen.
Let’s work together to fight dengue and keep our communities safe.

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18/07/2025

The KHMHA is encouraging our 200 plus male staff and all men in Belize to get a checkup.
Real strength starts with a checkup. This post is in support of the Belize Cancer Society Men's Health Awareness Forum held July 17th, 2025.

In Belize, men face a higher risk of dying from preventable causes, including:
🔹 Heart disease
🔹 Cancer (especially prostate and lung)
🔹 Diabetes
🔹 Liver disease
🔹 Violence & injuries
🔹 Hypertension & stroke

Most of these can be detected early or managed with regular checkups and healthier lifestyle choices.
✅ Get screened
✅ Check your blood pressure & sugar
✅ Talk to your doctor about prostate health
✅ Make mental health a priority
✅ Reduce risky behaviors

Far too often, men in Belize and around the world delay seeking medical help until it’s too late.

Its time to break the cycle of

"I’m fine."
"It’s nothing serious."
"Real men tough it out."

This mindset leads to higher rates of:

❗ Heart attacks
❗ Prostate cancer
❗ Diabetes complications
❗ Stroke
❗ Untreated mental health issues

Avoiding the doctor doesn’t make you strong — it puts your life at risk. Real strength is found in prevention, early detection, and being there for your loved ones. Being strong means taking care of yourself — for your family, your future, and your community.

11/07/2025

09/07/2025

The KHMHA's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialized medical care for critically ill patients who require constant monitoring and support. Our ICU is staffed by skilled & trained specialists, doctors& nurses, providing effective & and high-quality patient care using state of the art equipment.

Our ICU specializes in critical care, post cardiac recovery care, percutaneous tracheostomy placement, neurological & surgical care & hemodynamic monitoring.

We are the ONLY hospital in the country currently providing open heart surgery via our Advance Cardiac Care Team.

We are proud that our ICU represents the country's highest level of tertiary care!

07/07/2025

The KHMHA has a complaints/Customer Care office staffed with a Complaints/Customer Care Officer. Please feel free to view the signs directing you to this office clearly placed around the facility, or ask any of our courteous staff for directions, should the need arise.

04/07/2025

KHMHA employee Highlight - Our Information Technology (IT) Team!

Our IT personnel is a key component of the behind-the-scenes work that keeps critical healthcare systems running smoothly. As healthcare becomes increasingly digitized, the role of IT professionals expands in scope and significance. Behind every seamless patient admission, secure medical record, and timely alert, there’s a dedicated team making it all possible — our KHMHA IT Staff.
These 4 professionals work around the clock to:

- Ensure electronic health records are secure and accessible.
- Keep medical devices connected and functioning.
- Support clinicians with real-time data and troubleshooting.
- Manage cybersecurity and protect sensitive patient data.
- Implement new technologies that improve patient care
- Maintain 12+ medical imaging workstations (CT, Xray, Ultrasound, Cath lab)
- Host the country's central PACS (MEDICAL IMAGING)
- Provide technology access to visiting medical teams
- Maintaining the ever-expanding miles of fiber optic cables inside the KHMHA roof and walls
- Maintain the daily functioning of the 200 plus computers of the KHMHA

Our IT personnel are not just support staff—they are strategic partners in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality healthcare.
Whether it's updating systems at midnight to avoid downtime or solving urgent tech issues during peak hours, their commitment keeps our hospital safe, modern, and efficient.

Their expertise underpins nearly every digital process in the KHMHA as we aim to modernize the patient experience from the moment the patient checks in to long after they leave. Without them, the entire infrastructure of healthcare delivery would be at risk.
Thank you to our incredible IT team of Marissa, Gabriel, Leila and Bert!
Thank you for not just “Holding the remote!” You guys are the silent strength behind every screen.

02/07/2025

The Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is the national referral hospital for the country of Belize. We are a healthcare facility designed to serve as a central point for specialized medical care within the geographic boundaries of Belize.

The KHMHA provides advanced medical services, including complex surgeries (close to 400 per month) specialized treatments, and comprehensive diagnostic services that may not be available at local or regional hospitals.

Key characteristics of KHMH as the national referral hospital include:

**Specialized Services**:
such as Cardiology, Oncology, Physio-theraphy, Dialysis, Neurology, Gastro-enterology and more, all staffed by highly trained specialists. For specialties that we currently do not provide, we invite international visiting teams to fulfil this need in areas such as Spine surgeries and Pediatric General Surgery.

**Advanced Technology**:
We are equipped with the latest medical technology and equipment to handle complex cases. We have one the highest-level CT scans in the region.

**Training and Research**:
We are affiliated with medical schools such as the University of Belize Medical School. Nursing training programs such as the University of Belize School of Nursing and St. John’s nursing program. The Medical Internship training program to complete medical training for new doctors entering the health system is hosted at the KHMHA. We are a training and teaching facility.

**Patient Referral System**:
We typically receive patients referred from lower-level healthcare facilities, such as primary care clinics and regional hospitals from out district for conditions that require more specialized care.

**Public Health Role**:
As the National referral hospital for Belize we play a crucial role in the public health system, addressing health emergencies and providing care during outbreaks such as COVID-19, disasters and other Mass Casualty type situations.

Overall, the KHMH as the national referral hospital ensures that patients have access to high-quality, specialized medical care within the country of Belize. We take our role seriously and continue to do so as we near our 30th year of “Taking Care of You!”

attached is anthology of photos depicting the work that we do highlighting our staff and patients over the past ten years.

16/06/2025

Happy Father's Day!

On behalf of KHMHA Management Team, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the fathers and father figures within our organization who balance the demands of healthcare with their family responsibilities.
We deeply appreciate your commitment to both your patients and your children.

Today, we celebrate you and all other fathers, especially those who are currently hospitalized.

Kudos to our dedicated HR staff who helped put together the gift packages to be distributed to our KHMHA fathers!

30/05/2025

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28/05/2025

KHMHA continues to highlight Mental Health Awareness Month...