News & Resources
View our latest news, clinic announcements and a host of articles & resources from the team here at Optimal Healthcare, as well as health alerts issued for the Cayman Islands
Clinic Closed Wednesday, 18th February for Public Holiday
Clinic Closed Wednesday, 18th February for Public Holiday Please note that our clinic will be closed on Wednesday, 18th February 2026, for the Ash Wednesday public holiday. We will reopen on Thursday, 19th February, at 8:30 AM. For any urgent queries or concerns...
When political ideology replaces evidence, children pay the price
When political ideology replaces evidence, children pay the price By Dr Sara WatkinPaediatrician and NeonatologistOptimal Healthcare Ltd, Cayman Islands A recent Reuters article highlights a trend that should concern anyone who cares about children’s health. In the...
Notice of Clinic Closure – National Heroes Day, 26th January
Clinic Closed Monday, 26th January for Public Holiday Please note that our clinic will be closed on Monday, 26th January, in honour of the National Heroes Day 2026 public holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, 27th January, at 8:30 AM. For any urgent queries or concerns...
Exercise for Weight Loss and Prediabetes – A Practical Guide for Caribbean Living
Exercise for Weight Loss and Prediabetes - A Practical Guide for Caribbean Living Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for weight loss, blood sugar control, and preventing type 2 diabetes — especially in the Caribbean, where diabetes rates are high and the...
Holiday Travel to the USA During Measles Outbreaks: A Guide for Cayman Parents
Holiday Travel to the USA During Measles Outbreaks: A Guide for Cayman Parents Travelling for the holidays is exciting, but with a current measles outbreak in the USA - a popular destination for Cayman travellers, it’s important to stay informed and take practical...
2025 Holiday Hours – Optimal Healthcare
2025 Holiday Opening Hours and Emergency Care Guidance We hope you’re enjoying the festive season so far! Please note our 2025 holiday opening hours below: 24th December – Christmas Eve: Closing at 1 pm 25th December – Christmas Day: Closed 26th December – Boxing Day:...
Understanding Measles: Symptoms, Spread, Complications & Vaccination
What types of preventive care are provided at a children’s clinic in Cayman? Discover more, including some preventive paediatric services at Optimal Healthcare.
Beat Prediabetes Before It Progresses: The Dietary Approach
What types of preventive care are provided at a children’s clinic in Cayman? Discover more, including some preventive paediatric services at Optimal Healthcare.
Understanding Prediabetes: A wake-up call to Better Health
What types of preventive care are provided at a children’s clinic in Cayman? Discover more, including some preventive paediatric services at Optimal Healthcare.
Notice of Upcoming Clinic Closure – Remembrance Day, 10th November
Optimal Clinic Closure for Remembrance Day, 10th November Please note our clinic will be closed on Monday 10th November, for Remembrance Day in the Cayman Islands. We will reopen on Tuesday, 11th November, at 8:30 AM. For any urgent queries or concerns please view our...