Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability

Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability The Ministry of Health, Environment & Sustainability is dedicated to building a healthier, more resilient Cayman.

The Ministry of Health and Wellness consists of the core ministry office and has responsibility for five statutory authorities and/or Government companies, which fall within its remit. These are the Public Health Department, Health Services Authority, Health Regulatory Services, and The National Drug Council. The Ministry of Health and Wellness' aim is to empower people in the Cayman Islands to achieve optimal well-being through strategic policies, innovative programmes and pro-active services, governed by the highest principles of justice, personal and public integrity, and excellence of standards.

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) is marking its third consecutive year of celebrating World Mental Health Da...
02/10/2026

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) is marking its third consecutive year of celebrating World Mental Health Day. 💚

In partnership with established community groups Floetry and The Underground Sessions, DCS will host an evening of live music and poetry, creating a space for creative expression and encouraging conversations around the lived experiences of mental health.

The event is free and open to the public, and the stage is open to anyone who would like to share their talent through music or poetry.

📅 Wednesday, October 7
📍 Prospect Playhouse
⏰ 7pm – 10pm
Admission: Free

Come along for an evening of creativity, connection and community as we recognise the importance of mental health and wellbeing.

01/10/2026

🎀 Every story is unique. Every journey matters.

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s turn awareness into action.
The Cayman Islands’ first National Cancer Policy now recommends mammograms every two years for women aged 40–74.

And there is an important local reason to keep talking about screening: the 2023 STEPS National Health Survey found that 1 in 5 women aged 45–69 in Cayman had never had a mammogram.📊

If you are due for screening, speak with your GP or healthcare provider about arranging a mammogram. If you have noticed a change in your breast, don’t wait for your next routine screening, speak with your doctor.

Need help accessing screening or support?

🩷 Breast Cancer Foundation
The Foundation provides support to people affected by breast cancer and, through its Early Detection Programme, offers free mammogram and ultrasound vouchers to people in Cayman who are uninsured or whose insurance coverage has been exhausted, subject to its programme requirements. A doctor’s requisition is required.
📞 345-923-1135 or www.breastcancerfoundation.ky

🩷 HSA Radiology / Mammography
HSA provides mammography and breast imaging, including 3D digital mammography.
📞 345-244-2880 or 345-244-2881

🩷 Cayman Islands Cancer Society
CICS provides counselling, support groups, financial assistance and other support for cancer patients and their families.
📞 345-949-7618 or [email protected]

Don’t put off a conversation that could make a difference.

💜Recovery Month is ending, but recovery continues every day. It continues in ordinary choices, honest conversations, rep...
30/09/2026

💜Recovery Month is ending, but recovery continues every day.

It continues in ordinary choices, honest conversations, repaired routines, renewed support, safer homes, meaningful work, and moments of connection.

Keep the conversation going. 💬

Visit www.dcs.gov.ky or call 947-9992, 949-8789, or email [email protected] to learn about services offered by Department of Counselling Services

Recovery continues. Support is always part of the journey. 🌱

Today, the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability joined communities around the world in recognising World H...
29/09/2026

Today, the Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability joined communities around the world in recognising World Heart Day.

This year’s theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat”, is a reminder that protecting our heart health starts with prevention. Know your numbers, stay active, eat well and make regular health checks part of your routine.

Small steps today can help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke tomorrow.

We strengthen recovery when we: 💜 speak about substance use without dehumanising people, 💜 support access to treatment, ...
29/09/2026

We strengthen recovery when we:

💜 speak about substance use without dehumanising people,
💜 support access to treatment,
💜 make room for second chances with appropriate accountability, and
💜 recognise that families also need care.

In a close-knit community, respectful language and privacy matter. A person should not have to choose between asking for help and protecting their dignity.✨

28/09/2026

What can a support conversation look like? 💛

Talking with someone about a concern can feel difficult. You don’t need to have all the answers. Sometimes, simply showing up with care can make a difference.

Here are a few ways to approach the conversation:

🕊️ Choose the right moment
Find a private, calm time when the person is not intoxicated.

💬 Lead with care
Share what you’ve noticed without labels, blame, or judgment.

👂 Listen
Make space for their concerns, goals, and readiness. You don’t have to fix everything.

🤝 Offer specific support
You could help find information, make a call together, or explore available resources.

Set clear boundaries
If boundaries are needed, communicate them clearly and respectfully.

🚨 Prioritise safety
If there is immediate danger, focus on keeping everyone safe and seek emergency help.

A supportive conversation isn’t about having the perfect words. It’s about care, listening, respect, and knowing when to get additional help. 💛

28/09/2026

Heart health starts with knowing your risk and taking action early.

Ahead of World Heart Day tomorrow, Minister for Health, Environment and Sustainability Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks shares a message on prevention and looks ahead to the Ministry’s upcoming HEARTS programme, which will support better prevention and management of high blood pressure across the Cayman Islands.

The Ministry is also joining in supporting Wear Red Day and encouraging our community to make heart health a priority.

Watch the Minister’s message and remember: Don’t Miss a Beat.

Recovery cannot erase the past, but it can change a person's relationship with it and expand what comes next. People in ...
27/09/2026

Recovery cannot erase the past, but it can change a person's relationship with it and expand what comes next.

People in recovery strengthen health, reconnect with others, work, learn, parent, create, serve and contribute to their communities.

Accountability and hope can exist together.

No one should be reduced to a diagnosis, a period of substance use or their worst day.✨

Purpose is not limited to a job title or a major achievement. It may appear in ✨parenting, ✨learning, ✨creativity, ✨fait...
26/09/2026

Purpose is not limited to a job title or a major achievement.

It may appear in
✨parenting,
✨learning,
✨creativity,
✨faith,
✨service,
✨friendship,
✨caring for health,
✨keeping a commitment, or
✨contributing to community.

Recovery can create space to rediscover what matters and practice living towards it.

Purpose can begin small: one responsibility accepted, one skill developed, one relationship treated with greater care.

Consider: 💜one person you can speak honestly with; 💜one boundary you can state clearly; 💜one activity that restores your...
26/09/2026

Consider:
💜one person you can speak honestly with;
💜one boundary you can state clearly;
💜one activity that restores your energy;
💜one piece of accurate information you need; and
💜one situation in which you need additional professional or safety support.

Caring for yourself is not abandoning your loved one. It helps you respond with greater steadiness and clarity.

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