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Willemstad, December 2, 2025 — Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) successfully hosted an Open House for its Central Kitchen, drawing more than 150 community members interested in learning about its operations and current job opportunities. Visitors received guided tours showcasing the kitchen’s workflow and had the chance to speak directly with the Human Resources team regarding …

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Willemstad, December 1, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) cancer patients can now begin their treatment faster, with greater precision and reduced side effects, thanks to a major technological advancement in radiotherapy. On November 24th, CMC introduced a new state-of-the-art treatment planning platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI). With this CMC became the first hospital …

CMC: First Hospital in the Region with AI to treat Cancer Read More »

Willemstad, November 26th – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) played an important role at the International Medical Conference Curaçao (IMCC), where Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Shirley Lo-A-Njoe presented essential insights on congenital heart disease and the rising impact of childhood obesity on their heart health. In her presentation, Dr. Lo-A-Njoe emphasized that congenital anomalies affect about three …

CMC presentation theme at IMCC 2025: Pediatric Heart Health Read More »

Willemstad, November 21, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), in collaboration with Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá (FSFB), hosted a full-day symposium for the pediatric team, focused on improving the management of critically ill children. The event, held at CMC, brought together medical professionals to exchange knowledge and discuss evidence-based approaches to complex pediatric conditions …

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Willemstad, November 20th 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 29th, from 9 AM to 12 PM to fill seven culinary positions in its Central Kitchen. These roles are integral to patient recovery and well-being, as the kitchen staff is responsible for providing the high-quality, nutritious meals essential …

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Willemstad, November 17th – Today, on World Prematurity Day, we are reminded that 1 in every 10 babies worldwide is born prematurely. To commemorate this day, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is officially extending parental access in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This change allows parents …

CMC NICU Extends Parental Access to 24/7 Read More »

Willemstad, November 1, 2025 — Alarming evidence reveals that vaping is rapidly spreading among children in Curaçao, some as young as eight. Recognizing the growing threat to youth health, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), the Ministry of Health, Environment & Nature (GMN), and Fundashon Maneho di Adikshon (FMA) have joined forces in a national movement to …

Your Life, Your Breath, Protect it: Youth Vaping Read More »

Willemstad, October 9, 2025 – Yesterday, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) successfully conducted a comprehensive fire drill exercise to test the response times, coordination and safety procedures in the event of a fire emergency. This drill was carried out in close collaboration with CMC Vastgoed, the internal security team and the Fire department. The exercise simulated a …

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Willemstad, September 10, 2025 – In the span of a single week, pediatricians at the Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) were confronted with three separate cases of children who nearly drowned. The incidents took place both in the sea and in swimming pools. The pediatricians stress that children without a swimming diploma should always wear water …

CMC: Three children nearly drown in 1 week Read More »

 Willemstad, Augusst 27, 2025 11:15 AM – Due to the island-wide power outage, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is currently operating on generators to safeguard the continuity of essential and emergency services. Please note the following updates: Outpatient Clinics: All clinics will close after 12:00 PM today. Afternoon appointments will be rescheduled. Emergency Department: Remains fully …

CMC Power Situation Update – August 27, 2025, 11:15 AM Read More »

Willemstad, August 12, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is aware of recent statements regarding the care of a patient. CMC does not recognize the allegations as presented and is working with the relevant parties to resolve the matter in the best interests of the patient. Our pediatric department, like all CMC services, is dedicated …

CMC Statement Regarding Recent Complaints in Connection with Patient Care Read More »

Willemstad, July 24, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) continues to proactively address workload and staffing dynamics across multiple departments, including Short Stay, where concerns about working conditions were raised today. Over recent years, this department has undergone several operational transitions—from navigating the demands of the pandemic to implementing structural changes. The pressure further intensified …

CMC Reaffirms Structural Commitment to Staff and Patient Well-being Read More »

Willemstad, July 8, 2025 – The Supervisory Board of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has commenced the search for a new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), with the assistance of a specialized recruitment agency. The new CMO will lead CMC further in achieving its ambitious goals, while our commitment to delivering high-quality care and excellent service remains …

CMC Announces Recruitment Process for Chief Medical Officer Read More »

Willemstad, June 4, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) remains committed to providing high-quality, accessible, and patient-centered care for the entire community. This includes ensuring availability of appointments, reducing waiting lists, improving communication between the hospital and primary care providers, and delivering care that is empathetic and focused on the needs of patients and their …

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Willemstad, May 9, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) confirms that Professor Dr. Ingemar Merkies has submitted his resignation as Medical Director, effective December 31, 2025. Dr. Merkies joined CMC in October 2019 and has played a key role in guiding the hospital during its early and formative years. He has chosen to return fully …

Medical Director Prof. Dr. Merkies resigns Read More »

Willemstad, April 2, 2025 – Over the past year, several specialists at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) have resigned, citing the “LNT” as one of the reason. This week three additional specialists resigned. The Health Inspector has been kept informed of the ongoing situation. While CMC acknowledges the decisions of these specialists, the hospital assures its …

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Willemstad, March 31, 2025 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) announces that Mr. Johan de Graaf will officially assume his role as CEO of CMC on April 1, 2025. This leadership transition marks an important step for the hospital and reinforces CMC’s commitment to excellence in healthcare. To ensure continuity and a successful transition, outgoing CEO …

CMC Welcomes Johan de Graaf as Its New CEO Read More »

Willemstad, February 27, 2025 –– Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) continues to see an increase in patients with influenza, with 16 individuals currently hospitalized. The most common complication observed is respiratory problems. While influenza cases remain present in the community, CMC reminds the public to take necessary precautions to prevent further spread. To manage cases more …

Influenza Cases at CMC on the rise Read More »

LIMA, February 2025 – RMHC Curaçao, proudly participated in the third FCC Conference hosted by RMHC Peru in Lima. This significant event, dedicated to promoting Family-Centered Care (FCC) in the region, took place at the Colegio de Médicos del Perú and gathered over 1,000 participants, including doctors, specialists, nurses, and medical students. Representing RMHC Kòrsou, …

RMHC Curaçao as Leader at Peru Conference Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, February 12, 2024 – For many patients facing terminal illness, palliative care can be a vital source of comfort and dignity. Recognizing its importance, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) brought together their own healthcare professionals and external experts in the palliative care field on January 24, 2025, for a session on how palliative care enhances …

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WILLEMSTAD, February 4, 2025 – The Supervisory Board is pleased to announce Mr. Johan de Graaf as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) , effective April 1, 2025. This leadership transition is crucial as CMC continues to strengthen its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare to the community of Curaçao. Mr. Gilbert Martina will step down …

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WILLEMSTAD, January 2, 2025 – During holidays (between December 24, 2024 and January 1, 2025) the Emergency Department at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) registered 42 emergency cases. These are cases of traffic accidents, fireworks, stabbing / shooting and also physical abuse, of which 11 were hospitalized. There were no fatalities. Regarding cases of burns, Emergency …

Report of Emergency Cases at CMC during End of Year Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, December 23, 2024 – Unfortunately CMC management cannot guarantee the services of a gastroenterologist for emergency care between 5 PM and 8 AM on the following dates: Monday, December 23, 2024 Thursday 1 January 2025 Friday, January 3, 2025 to Sunday, January 5, 2025 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 to Thursday, January 9, 2025 This …

LNT affects presence of gastroenterologist for emergency care Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, 22 di November 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) wishes to clarify the reason for withdrawing its legal case against the Health Inspectorate. The case was initiated solely to gain access to critical documents and a recording in the possession of the Inspectorate, which were necessary for CMC to conduct a thorough investigation into an …

CMC succeeds in obtaining necessary documents Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, November 21, 2024 – Last week, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) marked its fifth anniversary, reflecting on its journey of resilience and dedication to the Curaçao community. The occasion honored both the remarkable achievements of the institution and the commitment of its staff, despite significant challenges faced over the years. As part of the observance, …

CMC marks its 5th Anniversary with Acknowledgment of Outstanding Contributions Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, November 21, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), in collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Foundation Curaçao, is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated play area for hospitalized children within CMC’s Healing Garden. This initiative aims to provide a space where children can engage in play and recreation, fostering a sense …

CMC partners with RMHC to Create Play Area for Children in Healing Garden Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, November 14th, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) proudly recognizes its fifth anniversary, marking a journey of resilience, innovation, and dedication to the health and well-being of the Curaçao community. Over the past five years, CMC has emerged as a beacon of hope and a symbol of progress, overcoming significant challenges to provide the …

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Willemstad, November 15th, 2024 – On its 5th anniversary, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is pleased to announce the extension of family visiting hours beginning November 15th, now offering visitation from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This change is driven by our understanding of the critical role that family presence plays in the healing journey of …

CMC Announces Extended Family Visiting Hours to Support Patient Healing Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, September 9th, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is thrilled to announce the placement of a piano in the hospital’s atrium to create a positive atmosphere. The piano is a donation from anonymous Angel donors. This initiative is designed to foster a healing and positive environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Research shows that …

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WILLEMSTAD, August 28, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) made history on Tuesday, August 21st, by successfully performing its first-ever heart ablation procedure in the Heart Catheterization Lab (CathLab). Heart ablation is a procedure used to treat a common heart rhythm problem called atrial fibrillation. In this condition, the upper chambers of the heart (called …

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WILLEMSTAD, August 20th, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is compelled to address recent incorrect statements made by the Minister of Health and Finance, Javier Silvania, who claimed to be unaware of the latest updates and suggested that CMC is not actively working on solutions to address the elective surgery waiting list issue. CMC wishes …

CMC Refutes Misstatements by the Minister and Clarifies Efforts on Waiting List Reduction Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, July 24, 2024 – This week, Curaçao Medical Center’s (CMC) pediatric cardiologist Dr. Shirley Lo-A-Njoe and Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Curaçao, Claudia Rigaud, were honored to present and join a panel of experts at the annual RMHC Global conference in Chicago. Supporting them was a dedicated team of RMHC volunteers who …

CMC Shines at RMHC Global Conference in Chicago Read More »

Successful Collaboration to Professionalize Care in the Caribbean WILLEMSTAD, July 5, 2024 On June 24-25, healthcare instructors from across the Dutch Caribbean convened to celebrate their successful collaboration with the Amstel Academy, the Dutch Caribbean Hospital Alliance (DCHA), and the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports (VWS). Together they have facilitated the training of …

Successful Collaboration to Professionalize Care in Dutch Kingdom Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, July 4, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) experienced a minor technical problem with one of its CT scanners during a routine testing phase earlier today, which resulted in a small amount of smoke being released. Only a few patients had to be rescheduled to this afternoon. Meanwhile, CMC has two additional CTs to …

CT technical issue under control Read More »

Willemstad June 7, 2024 – The board of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is pleased to inform the public about the timeline that was agreed upon yesterday, June 6, 2024, following the Summary Proceedings between CMC and The Country. This timeline was established in consultation with the country’s attorney and Mrs. Sixiènne Jansen, advisor to the …

Agreements between CMC and The Country following Summary Proceedings at the Court on Thursday, June 6th 2024 Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, May 29, 2024 – Following the presentation of the 2022 annual results, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is announcing the commencement of the recruitment process for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Mr. Gilbert Martina.  As stated in the press release of April 26, 2024, Mr. Martina, who has led CMC since the transition …

Curaçao Medical Center Announces Recruitment Process CEO Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, May 28, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center [‘CMC’] has the potential for becoming the best hospital in the Caribbean. The hospital’s state-of-the-art equipment and highly capable medical and supporting staff contribute daily to this goal. However, the hospital encounters challenges daily of which the main one being its finances. Today, CMC hosted a press …

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WILLEMSTAD, 27 of May 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online system for requesting medical records. Patients can now conveniently request copies of their medical records through our website by using a digital form. This new system helps streamline the process and make it more accessible …

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WILLEMSTAD, 21 of May 2024  – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) celebrated Nurses Day with activities to honor its dedicated nursing team. The festivities began with a traditional nurse parade from the parking garage to the east side of the CMC building, where the ceremony took place. Led by Randolph Snijders, nurses from each department, CEO …

Curaçao Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Day with the Help of Local Companies Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, April 26, 2024 – During a recent interview on TV 13, conducted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, Mr. Gilbert Martina publicly announced his decision not to extend his current employment contract at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). However, it is important to highlight that this announcement does not come as a surprise, as Mr. Martina …

Gilbert Martina Explains His Decision Regarding His Employment at Curaçao Medical Center. Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, April 5, 2024 – In response to the increasing need for flexibility and the pursuit of a work-life balance of the global workforce, Curaçao Medical Center [‘CMC’] has evaluated and introduced the possibility of working flexible weekly hours (upon evaluation of staff occupancy within the concerning department). By introducing a flexible workhour arrangement, CMC …

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WILLEMSTAD, April 2, 2024 – Based on the initiative of Pediatricians Dr. Patricia Phillipi – van Arkel and Dr. Meindert Manshande, the pediatrics department has taken the initiative to incentivize their patients to make a change in their lives and habits and thus create a healthier lifestyle. There are enough indications to conclude that two-thirds …

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WILLEMSTAD, February 1, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center [‘CMC’] has taken note of the Inspector General’s Report which was sent to Minister of Finance and Healthcare, Environment and Nature, Mister Javier Silvania, in which the Inspector General, Dr S.O. Keli, MD, PhD, states his conclusion based on his investigation in regards to an unfortunate case …

CMC completely distances itself from the conclusion based on Healthcare’s Inspector General Report Read More »

Willemstad, January 19, 2024 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) proudly announces its groundbreaking achievement as the first hospital in the entire Caribbean region to offer keyhole spinal hernia surgery. This remarkable medical milestone highlights CMC’s commitment to providing advanced and minimally invasive surgical options to its patients. The procedure was successfully performed on January 16, …

CMC pioneers hernia keyhole surgery — Percutaneous Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy (PTED) in the Caribbean Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, JANUARY 12, 2024 – The current situation in regards to Influenza and COVID-19 patients at the Curaçao Medical Center [‘CMC’] is under control. Currently there are 18 influenza patients and 7 COVID-19 patients hospitalized. It is important to note that most of these patients have underlying conditions and therefore require additional treatment. CMC requests …

Update regarding influenza and COVID-19 situation Read More »

Willemstad, December 7th, 2023 – As the holiday season unfolds, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is once again witnessing a surge in patients seeking emergency care, a trend observed annually. Concurrently, attention is drawn to the occurrence of accidents during this festive period. In response to these patterns, CMC earnestly calls upon the community to prioritize …

Increase in Emergency Room Patients Read More »

Willemstad, – December 1, 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) recently concluded a highly successful -day “Teach the Teacher” course. The courses that took place on from November 27th through 1st were aimed at enhancing the teaching abilities of Medical Specialists with training responsibilities at the hospital. The Dutch accredited course, organized by the Netherlands-Caribbean …

Successful “Teach the Teacher” Course for specialists at CMC Read More »

WILLEMSTAD, November 29, 2023 — Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is proud to announce the collaboration with partners toward a comprehensive transformation of nurse training programs that will advance the quality of healthcare and benefit for the entire country. This collaboration is with Instituto pa Formashon den Enfermeria (IFE), NASHKO (Netherlands-Caribbean Foundation for Clinical Higher Education) …

CMC Collaborates with IFE, NASHKO and UMCG/WIOO to Elevate Healthcare Standards Read More »

Willemstad, November 16th, 2023- Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is pleased to announce a significant policy change within its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), aligning with the principles of Family-Centered Care. Effective November 17th, 2023, the NICU is adapting its visiting hours to empower parents to actively participate in their baby’s hospital journey. In recognition of …

CMC changes NICU Policy to Enhance Family-Centered Care Read More »

Willemstad, November 14th, 2023 – On World Premature Day, November 17th, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will highlight the significance of premature births by disseminating crucial information on available medical care, causes of premature birth, and the pivotal role of parental involvement in the process. This information will be accessible starting November 16th on CMC’s Facebook …

CMC Shines a Light on Premature Babies for World Prematurity Day Read More »

Willemstad, October 19th 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) acknowledges the pressing challenges it faces in delivering efficient healthcare services and is proactively addressing these issues to ensure the highest standards of patient care. One of the most significant concerns voiced by patients is the extended waiting periods for outpatient clinical appointments and elective surgeries. …

CMC Addresses Long Waiting Lists and Surge in Patient Demand Read More »

Willemstad, September 26th, 2023 –Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) ta orguyoso pa anunsiá su Siman di konsientisashon di reanimashon. Esaki ta un inisiativa pa enfatisá e importansia krítiko di Resusitashon Kardio-Pulmonar (CPR) i uso di Aparato Elektriko di Defibrilashon (AED) pa salba bida. E programa di konsientisashon pa empleadonan lo tuma lugá di 27 di sèptèmber …

Reanimation Awareness Week at CMC: Empowering the team and our Community to Save Lives Read More »

Willemstad August 31st, 2023 – Curacao Medical Center (CMC) reaffirms its commitment to patient care through its robust training and development initiatives. With a dedicated training and development department, CMC has taken significant strides to ensure continuous education for its employees, ultimately leading to improved quality of care. CMC’s comprehensive approach encompasses not only general …

CMC Prioritizes Education and Quality of Care Read More »

Willemstad, August 25th, 2023 – In a remarkable display of unity and shared purpose, the Tranquility Space at Curaçao Medical Center played host to the “Beautiful Conversations” workshop on August 23th, 2023. This enlightening event provided a much-needed platform for colleagues from the Pediatric department and the Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) department to engage in …

“Beautiful Conversations” sessions at Curaçao Medical Center Fosters Heartfelt Dialogue on Family Centered Care Read More »

Willemstad, August 24th, 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) announces the official launch of its automated patient satisfaction survey. This initiative is set to officially commence on Friday, August 25th. Patients who have visited the hospital for treatment or appointments since July will receive a survey link via WhatsApp, allowing them to share their thoughts …

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Willemstad, July 27th, 2023 – On July 26, 2023, the Court delivered its judgment in the cases of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) against Minister GMN (Mr. Drs. J.F.A. Silvania) regarding the healthcare budgets for the periods of November 15, 2019 – December 31, 2020, and January 1 – December 31, 2021. In this regard, the …

The court’s ruling was in favor of CMC Read More »

Willemstad, July 25, 2023 – The Board of Directors of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has taken note of incorrect information regarding the capacity planning department. In light of this, the CMC Board of Directors would like to inform our patients and the community of Curaçao about how the surgery planning process works. The surgery planning …

CMC’s Capacity planning department is solely responsible for planning the surgeries Read More »

Willemstad, July 6th, 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) wishes to address recent developments regarding instructions (aanwijzingen) issued by the Health Inspector, Prof. Dr. Sirving Keli. While CMC may not fully agree with the justifications presented in the instructions, the hospital’s Board of Directors has decided not to pursue legal action and instead prioritize open …

Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) Demonstrates Commitment to Collaboration with Health Inspector Read More »

Willemstad July 5th, 2023 – In a positive conversation, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) and ADC have reached an agreement to address the points of disagreement that were brought forward by the media prior this week. With the implementation of these agreements, ADC can resume its services to CMC, ensuring the continuity of care for CMC’s …

CMC and ADC have reached an agreement Read More »

Willemstad, June 16th, 2023 – The Association of Specialists of Aruba (ASHA) and the Medical Staff of Curaçao Medical Center (MSCMC) announced the signing of a one-year intention agreement aimed at fostering closer collaboration between the two hospitals. This strategic partnership seeks to deliver high- quality healthcare services on the islands of Aruba and Curaçao. …

Specialists Association of HOH (ASHA) and CMC (MSCMC) Sign Intention Agreement for Collaboration in Healthcare Read More »

Willemstad, June 9th, 2023 – The Central Kitchen of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) recently underwent an unannounced visit by the health inspector to assess its compliance with food hygiene and safety standards. The inspection concluded with a resounding acknowledgment that the hospital’s Central Kitchen fully adheres to all safety and hygiene requirements. The inspector expressed …

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Willemstad, June 30th, 2023 – The Social Committee of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) successfully organized the second annual softball tournament for the healthcare sector last weekend. The purpose of this tournament is to bring colleagues in the field together in a healthy atmosphere outside of the workspace and inspire positivity, fun and teamwork. The ultimate …

Successful CMC Softball Tournament Read More »

Willemstad, May 26th, 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), will soon officially launch its patient satisfaction survey aimed at improving each patient’s experience. To successfully launch this survey, patients that have not given their consent yet will receive an SMS requesting their authorization to receive ongoing patient satisfaction surveys. This will ensure that patients will …

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Willemstad, May 9th, 2023 – Curacao Medical Center (CMC) deeply regrets to announce the cancellation of several operations due to a critical shortage of personnel. This unfortunate situation has compelled the hospital to limit its operations to only four functioning operating rooms, resulting in the restriction of surgeries to essential and acute cases. The primary …

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Willemstad, April 20th, 2023. – Curaçao Medical Center’s (CMC) Management Board regrets and completely disapproves of yesterday morning’s action by the trade union, CBV, and a small group of Operating Room (OR) employees. As a result of this action, several surgeries had to be cancelled due to lack of personnel. “CBV’s political agenda to paint …

Communication from board of directors Read More »

Willemstad March 19th , 2023 –What happens behind the curtain at OUR hospital? What are the processes? What are the patient and visitor guidelines? To answer these questions and bring our community closer to the work performed by colleagues in our hospital, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is introducing a series called “BIDA, TRAS DI KORTINA.” This …

LIFE, BEHIND THE CURTAINS AT CMC Read More »

Willemstad March 6th , 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) announces that the new MRI is in service as of today. The planning process has started for patients that do not have an appointment yet. Patients that already have an MRI appointment at Advent will maintain their appointments at Advent. All new appointments will be planned through …

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Willemstad, February 15th, 2023  February 15th is International Childhood Cancer day.  This year, we pay tribute to the families and caregivers for the positive impact they have on the lives of our children and adolescents with cancer.  Increasing the chance of survival of a child with cancer is a joint effort. From the Specialists at Curaçao Medical …

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Willemstad, January 27th , 2023 – The Emergency department, Intensive Care (IC) and Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) are full as we enter into the weekend. There has been a high influx of patients to the Emergency department and CMC is at a point where it cannot handle too many more incoming patients for the mentioned …

Critical care departments at CMC are Full Read More »

Willemstad January 20th , 2023 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) announces that the new MRI has arrived and will start the installation process immediately. The plan is for the Radiology department to start seeing patients with MRI appointments during the first week of March. Meanwhile, patients needing an MRI appointment prior to this date will …

New MRI arrived at CMC Read More »

Willemstad january 18th, 2023 – Prior to moving to the new building of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), the employees had a wish for the new hospital to have its own gym. But due to other priorities and lack of resources, CMC was not able to realize this. Exercise is important not only for physical health, …

CMC raises funds for open air gym for employees Read More »

Willemstad january 10th, 2023 – Through Kenley Jansen Foundation,  Kenley and his wife Gianni, Vice President of the Kenley Jansen Foundation, donated a “Kenley’s Locker” to the Children’s department at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). “Kenley’s Locker” is the signature community outreach program of the Kenley Jansen Foundation. These Jansen-themed lockers contain Ipads and Nintendo switches …

Kenley Jansen foundation donates Kenley’s locker to CMC Read More »

Willemstad, January 2nd, 2023 – Effective January 6th, 2023, patients will no longer need a printed prescription to pick up their medication at a local pharmacy, following their consult with a specialties at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) or telephone request for prescription refill. A digital connection between CMC, General Practitioners and all Pharmacies will facilitate …

CMC digitalizes prescription process Read More »

Willemstad, December 27th  – Today, for the second time this year, our Cardiology team lead by Dr. Olivier Witte  implanted world’s smallest pacemaker in a patient. This pacemaker, Micra®, is implanted in patients that experience a heart rhythm that is too slow.  With this particular pacemaker the patient has less chances of complications or infections …

World’s smallest pacemaker implanted at CMC Read More »

Willemstad, December 21st, 2022 – Today, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) received a visit from the Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) from the Netherlands, Mr. Ernst Kuipers and the State Secretary Maarten van Ooijen, who is responsible for healthcare of patients from Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba (BES). They were joined by other Health …

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Willemstad, December 20th, 2022 – During the past week, 592 patients visited the Emergency room at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), of which 97 (16.3%) were admitted to the hospital. This situation places an enormous pressure on the logistical processes. Hospital beds are occupied faster than anticipated, which can result into a longer than expected wait …

592 emergency cases at CMC in one week Read More »

Willemstad, November 15th, 2022 – The vendor of the MRI, Philips Medical Systems Nederland BV, informed Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) that there will be a delay in the delivery of the MRI equipment due to global material shortage and delays in logistics.  The arrival of the equipment in Curaçao is now planned for January 3rd, …

Vendor delays in delivery of MRI Read More »

Willemstad, September 11, 2022 – In response to several incorrect public statements, the Board of Directors of Curacao Medical Center (CMC) sent a letter to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Health and the Minister of Justice on Friday, September 9th, 2022. The purpose of this letter was to clarify doubts and …

CMC responds to incorrect statements made by the government Read More »

Willemstad, September 7th, 2022 – To prevent cerebral infarctions, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) has been regularly screening all children with sickle disease. This is done using Transcranial Doppler (TCD), a research method with an ultrasound machine that measures the velocities of the blood flow in the large blood vessels of the brain. This research method …

CMC screens all children with sickle cell disease to prevent cerebral infarctions Read More »

Willemstad, August 31st, 2022 – Early this morning the main water pipe that supplies water to the entire hospital broke. Aqualectra, together with CMC Vastgoed (Real Estate), worked hard to quickly solve this problem. The impact on hospital care to patients was minimal, including only a few delays in some services. All appointments, services and …

Water issue had minimal impact on CMC Read More »

Willemstad, June 28th, 2022 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is preparing for Tropical storm Bonnie and has canceled the following services: Canceled all surgeries (of Wednesday and Thursday) Canceled all elective treatments (between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday) Canceled all outpatient clinic appointments (between Wednesday afternoon until Thursday) Canceled all essential care including: Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Cathlab, …

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Willemstad, June 14th, 2022 – As of last week, complete hearing tests can be performed at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). These tests are for adults with hearing loss, people with a constant beeping sound in their ears, children with the suspicion of hearing loss or speech impairment concerns, and even babies with suspected hearing loss …

Complete hearing tests are now possible at CMC Read More »

Willemstad, May 11th , 2022 – Today the Court approved most arguments of Curacao Medical center (CMC). The Court indicated that the Minister of Public Health, Environment and Nature has 3 months to react to CMC’s budget of 2020 and 2021. At this moment, CMC will not give any comments while awaiting a reaction from …

Court approved most of the arguments made by CMC Read More »

Willemstad, April 14th , 2022 – On Wednesday April 13th Curacao Medical Center did its first leadless pacemaker implant by dr. White and dr. Delnoy. The leadless pacemaker, Micra®, is the smallest pacemaker in the world and is 93% smaller than traditional pacemakers. We implant these pacemakers in patients with a heart rhythm that is …

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Willemstad, March 31st,2022 – Staff shortage in the Operating Room at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is leading to delays and unfortunately several surgery cancelations. At full capacity 7 operating rooms are staffed, but with the department being short-staffed by 11 positions, consisting of Anethesiology assistants, OR assistants, Sterilization assistants, and Recovery room nurses, only 5 …

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Willemstad, March 28th ,2022 – 31 Dutch Caribbean nurses, including 10 from Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) received their Basic Acute Care Training (BAZ) certificate. The training program makes the Ducth Caribbean islands more flexible and can therefore respond adequately to acute care situations, such as a pandemic. This is also a significant achievement, considering the …

CMC nurses achieve Basic Acute Care certificate for Acute Read More »

Willemstad, March 10th, 2022 – Starting Monday, March 14th, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will activate a WhatsApp number to make appointments, request test results, request a repeat prescription, or to confirm that the reference letter from your General Practitioner has been received. The WhatsApp number (+5999- 745-0000) is only to connect with the clinics. The …

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Willemstad, February 3rd, 2022 – Starting Monday, February 7th, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will restart elective surgeries for the 1,834 patients on the waiting list. The planning department will contact all patients to coordinate their surgery dates. These entail the postponed surgeries due to the high number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients and the amount of …

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Willemstad, January 13th, 2022 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will limit visitors hours effective Friday, January 14th, due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our community. Only ONE (1) visitor who is the main contact person, is allowed daily between 5pm and 7pm. Entrance is only through the Parking Garage on the side of …

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Willemstad, January 9th, 2022 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is canceling all elective surgeries as of Monday, January 10th, until further announcement. Acute and essential operations will continue as these did in the past. Clinical appointments and other treatments will also resume. Take note that CMC will call all patients whose operations have been canceled. …

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Willemstad, January 5th , 2022 – CMC is forced to cancel several elective surgeries in order to provide responsible patient care with the amount of personnel available. The planning department started contacting all the concerning patients today. The Intensive Care (IC) department at CMC is reaching its capacity; pressure on the Emergency department and other …

There is no more space for Regular IC at CMC. Several elective surgeries are canceled due to lack of capacity Read More »

Willemstad, November 26th, 2021 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) moved the last medical equipment, the LINAC (Linear Accelerator), from SEHOS to its radiotherapy department. CMC now has two LINACs. The LINAC provides radiation treatments for cancer patients. This equipment ensures higher quality care as a greater amount of radiation is delivered directly to tumors with …

Radiotherapy department at CMC is 100% equipped Read More »

Willemstad, November 26th, 2021 – On Wednesday, December 1st, Curaçao Medical Center will introduce the new parking system.  Patient drop off (less than 10 minutes) and patient parking are free. Parking fee for visitors is ANG 3,- for the first hour and ANG 2,- for each additional hour. If the parking garage is full, the …

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Willemstad, November 25th, 2021 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) signed an official agreement with Prinses Wilhelmina Fonds (PWF) to provide psycho-social support to cancer patients within CMC and their families.  With this agreement the PWF social workers will have the opportunity to visit cancer patients during their admission and treatment process. A member of PWF …

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Willemstad, November 17th, 2021 – Starting Monday, November 22nd, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will extend the daily visiting hours to 11am – 1pm and 5pm – 7pm. Patients can received up to 2 visitors during these hours. Keep in mind that to enter the hospital you must wear a facemask and maintain social distancing as …

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Willemstad, November 15th, 2021 – With another tough year behind us, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) reflects on its challenges and accomplishments. Despite a very turbulent year, the CMC family continued pushing through and realized a few important accomplishments such as the agreement between the BES islands, which expands the opportunity for revenue coming from services …

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Willemstad November 4th, 2021 – Yesterday a special project with beautiful illustrations, that narrate a captivating story was inaugurated to make the children’s department at the Curacao Medical Center livelier. In the design and storyline the parakeet, Doctor Pedro, takes you to various landscapes in Curaçao to meet up with all the different animals that …

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Willemstad November 3rd, 2021 – On November 1st, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) opened the doors to its first Neuro Care Unit in the Neurology nursing department. The NCU is part of the clinical department where patients with an acute neurological disorder can be very intensively checked, monitored and treated. Special equipment is available and the …

CMC inaugurates its first Neuro Care Unit (NCU) Read More »

Willemstad November 1st, 2021 – As soon as the Minister of Health confirmed that the funds for November would be made available for SVB patients, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) started planning the treatments. As announced last week, the first group of SVB patients would start today, Monday, November 1st. A total of 47 patients have …

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Willemstad October 28th, 2021 – Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) will restart with elective care for SVB patients on Monday, November 1st. This decision was made after receiving the news that the Minister of Health sent instructions to SVB to transfer funds to CMC. The official letter from SVB to CMC arrived on Wednesday evening. In …

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Willemstad, October 24th, 2021 – In a letter from the Health Inspector, Prof. Sirving Keli, dated October 20th, 2021, he expects Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) to resume elective care for SVB patients starting Monday, October 25th, 2021. But this is not a responsible decision without the funding to cover expenses related to material and medication. …

The life of patients requiring acute, emergency or essential care may be in danger if CMC resumes elective care for SVB patients Read More »

Willemstad, September 29th, 2021 – During this morning’s press conference, the management team of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) announced a stop of all elective treatments for SVB patients, effective October 1st. This is due to the fact that the funds provided by SVB for 2021 do not cover the expenses attributed to SVB patients. CMC …

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Willemstad, September 8th, 2021 – UPDATE Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) is back online. ICT CMC and UTS/Flow have resolved the connection issue between CMC and the datacenter.

Willemstad, September 8th, 2021 – Due to a situation on the public road, off the premises of Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), the connection between CMC and the datacenter, Blue NAP Americas, was broken this afternoon. As a result, CMC is using alternative methods to access all its critical information. The situation is being investigated, while …

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Willemstad, 11 di ougùstùs, 2021 – The Intensive Care (IC) space at Curaçao Medical Center for both COVID and non-Covid patients is filling up, so the hospital must continue escalating into other departments because of personnel and space scarcity in the IC unit. The next department to be converted into an IC unit is the …

Intensive Care Unit at CMC is about to reach its maximum capacity due to lack of personnel Read More »

Willemstad, August 5th, 2021 – Due to the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 patients with a chance of another potential outbreak in our community, the board of directors Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), in consultation with the internal Outbreak Management Team (OMT), has made the decision to start the escalation process. This is to …

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Willemstad, July 30th t, 2021 – During the past month, Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) surgeons, Dr. Boyé and Dr. Berry, performed liver resections on cancer patients. These were the first surgeries of this kind at CMC. During this procedure, a portion of the liver is surgically removed. Surgical resection is a good option to treat …

CMC surgeons remove a portion of the liver to help patients fight cancer Read More »

Willemstad, July 28th, 2021 – As the COVID-19 numbers begin to tick upward again, the majority of patients treated for COVID-19 at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) are not vaccinated. “COVID is here to stay,” said Dr. Esther Rooijakkers, infectious disease and internal medicine specialist at CMC. “If you want to protect yourself from serious illness, …

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Willemstad, July 22nd, 2021 – For precautionary reasons, the CMC Outbreak Management Team (OMT) and the Calamity Team made the decision to reinstall the Hospitent at the Emergency Room entrance. In this first phase, the tent will only function as a “test street” specifically for CMC employees that need to test for COVID-19. CMC’s testing …

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Willemstad, 10 di yüli, 2021 – E diseño di Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) ta redundante (tin sistema di back-up) pa loke ta trata suministro di awa i ta garantisá kontinuidat di kuido si akaso awa kai afó. Esaki a wòrdu validá durante un interupshon di 4 ora planiá pa Aqualectra den konsulta ku CMC. E …

Sistema redundante di Curaçao Medical Center ta garantisá suministro di awa den kaso di mantenshon òf Kalamidat Read More »

Willemstad, July 5th, 2021 – Mr. Gilbert Martina who held the position of Interim CEO of CMC since December 2019 was selected as the strongest candidate to manage the hospital. Gilbert Martina has been appointed for a 4-year contract effective July 1, 2021.  His role will include managing the daily operations as well as balancing …

Supervisory board-appointed committee selects Gilbert Martina as the CEO of Curaçao Medical Center Read More »

Willemstad, June 25th, 2021 – Gilat theater starts in CMC Gilat Foundation, which provides theater for children in hospitals in the Netherlands, is launched in Curaçao as well, where it will start with virtual presentations for hospitalized children. Starting next month there will be monthly performances for the children in the Curacao Medical Center and …

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Willemstad, June 5th, 2021 – The Curaçao Medical Center is working hard for the international accreditation of JCI. Recycling is an important part of this process. As part of the International Day of the Environment, the CMC, together with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), organized information sessions on recycling for the hospital’s cleaning department. During these …

CMC introduces recycling project to make products that can be used in CMC Read More »

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.

Curaçao Medical Center is proud to share the special news that the very first pacemaker implantation has been successfully performed in the new Cath lab of CMC.