Cancer Awareness: Bishop Branford Dean, now declared cancer-free, marked his recovery with five days of “Cancer Awareness & Celebration of Hope,” including worship, music, health education, and a health fair—plus a message urging residents across the Turks and Caicos Islands to keep the fight against cancer visible. Health System Under Strain: A report highlights how Turks and Caicos’ acute hospital service—run by InterHealth Canada—faces major uncertainty over long-delayed hurricane roof repairs, raising concerns about continuity of care for residents who rely on the territory’s two main hospitals. Climate & Marine Health: A new peer-reviewed study warns Caribbean queen conch marine protected areas may lose the conditions the species needs abruptly by mid-century, a shift that could ripple into local livelihoods and food security tied to healthy coastal ecosystems. Water & Wellness Infrastructure: Curve Lake First Nation’s move away from traditional septic beds toward Miranda Water Technologies’ SmartCell wastewater systems underscores the health link between safer sanitation, groundwater protection, and community resilience. Community Fitness: The Salt Rakers Aquatic Club’s Mini-Triathlon (Oct. 31) is gaining traction, promoting swimming, cycling, and running as a safer, organized way to build endurance and community health. Telecom Access for Care: Starlink has been granted a 15-year telecom licence in the Turks and Caicos, with satellite internet available independently of Flow and Digicel—potentially supporting remote access to services.