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Eleuthera Wellness Hospital expanding again – this time bringing echocardiogram and virtual cardiogram services to Family Island healthcare

Tue, May 5th 2026, 11:34 AM
Health

The Eleuthera Wellness Hospital is continuing to deliver world class healthcare to Family Island patients – and its latest expansion of services sees the launch of echocardiogram and virtual cardiology consultation services.

The new services, launched on Sunday, May 3, 2026, mean that patients will be able to receive diagnostic services in Eleuthera rather than having to leave the island.

“We have committed to making sure we are the leaders in emergency care on Eleuthera,” said Bahamas Wellness founder Dr Arlington Lightbourne. “We have previously expanded services in radiology and imaging, we have enhanced staff’s emergency medical training – and now we are delighted to be able to offer echocardiogram services right here, as well as virtual cardiogram services.

“Echocardiograms can make such a difference in diagnosing issues with the heart, giving the best chance to respond early rather than a more severe or serious problem develops. People may not be able to make the journey to Nassau or the US for financial reasons or because they feel they cannot leave work or their responsibilities but it is a lot easier to be tested at home in Eleuthera where we can diagnose – and potentially catch – an issue early on when the chances for a successful outcome are greatest.”

Dr Lightbourne added: “This is our mission – to make sure people have access to the very best services, world-class treatment in a Family Island setting. Leaving the island means more cost, more delays, more inconvenience – and not everyone has the ability to do so. We can provide those services here at home, and this is the latest step in our continuing goal to expand the range of treatment available to islanders and visitors.”

Virtual cardiology consultation services will be conducted through a partnership with one of the region’s top cardiologists, thanks to a partnership between Bahamas Wellness and the Lyford Cay Hospital’s founder, Dr Dean Tseretopoulous.

All services are available by appointment either by patient request of physician referral. Services provided on an emergency basis will be available through the emergency room of Eleuthera Wellness Hospital.  

The hospital is the first and only private hospital in a Family Island. It opened in October 2025 and maintains extended hours for urgent care at its Eleuthera location, as well as 24/7 hours for emergencies and hospital admissions. It also operates clinics in Spanish Wells, Rock Sound and Lower Bogue in Eleuthera, as well as in Nassau.

Radiology and imaging services have previously been launched in Eleuthera, offering daily radiology and imaging coverage.

The hospital is located in Palmetto Point, and offers a fully equipped 24/7 emergency room, two fully-staffed ambulances and agreements with two air ambulance partners, ensuring rapid transfer to Nassau or the United States when medically necessary.

Walk-in urgent care and diagnostic services, including comprehensive laboratory testing, x-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and other daily imaging are available every day from 8am-10pm, including weekends and holidays. To safeguard patients and staff, the hospital follows a strict 10pm–8am safety readiness protocol, requiring all after-hours patients to call the 24/7 emergency line at 242-819-SICK (7425) before arrival. This allows the emergency team to prepare and deliver the highest standard of safe, coordinated care.

Contact Eleuthera Wellness Hospital and Clinics on 242-332-0224 or visit www.bahamaswellness.health for more information.

The Eleuthera Wellness Hospital is continuing to deliver world class healthcare to Family Island patients – and its latest expansion of services sees the launch of echocardiogram and virtual cardiology consultation services.
The new services, launched on Sunday, May 3, 2026, mean that patients will be able to receive diagnostic services in Eleuthera rather than having to leave the island.
“We have committed to making sure we are the leaders in emergency care on Eleuthera,” said Bahamas Wellness founder Dr Arlington Lightbourne. “We have previously expanded services in radiology and imaging, we have enhanced staff’s emergency medical training – and now we are delighted to be able to offer echocardiogram services right here, as well as virtual cardiogram services.
“Echocardiograms can make such a difference in diagnosing issues with the heart, giving the best chance to respond early rather than a more severe or serious problem develops. People may not be able to make the journey to Nassau or the US for financial reasons or because they feel they cannot leave work or their responsibilities but it is a lot easier to be tested at home in Eleuthera where we can diagnose – and potentially catch – an issue early on when the chances for a successful outcome are greatest.”
Dr Lightbourne added: “This is our mission – to make sure people have access to the very best services, world-class treatment in a Family Island setting. Leaving the island means more cost, more delays, more inconvenience – and not everyone has the ability to do so. We can provide those services here at home, and this is the latest step in our continuing goal to expand the range of treatment available to islanders and visitors.”
Virtual cardiology consultation services will be conducted through a partnership with one of the region’s top cardiologists, thanks to a partnership between Bahamas Wellness and the Lyford Cay Hospital’s founder, Dr Dean Tseretopoulous.
All services are available by appointment either by patient request of physician referral. Services provided on an emergency basis will be available through the emergency room of Eleuthera Wellness Hospital.  
The hospital is the first and only private hospital in a Family Island. It opened in October 2025 and maintains extended hours for urgent care at its Eleuthera location, as well as 24/7 hours for emergencies and hospital admissions. It also operates clinics in Spanish Wells, Rock Sound and Lower Bogue in Eleuthera, as well as in Nassau.
Radiology and imaging services have previously been launched in Eleuthera, offering daily radiology and imaging coverage.
The hospital is located in Palmetto Point, and offers a fully equipped 24/7 emergency room, two fully-staffed ambulances and agreements with two air ambulance partners, ensuring rapid transfer to Nassau or the United States when medically necessary.
Walk-in urgent care and diagnostic services, including comprehensive laboratory testing, x-ray, ultrasound, CT scans, and other daily imaging are available every day from 8am-10pm, including weekends and holidays. To safeguard patients and staff, the hospital follows a strict 10pm–8am safety readiness protocol, requiring all after-hours patients to call the 24/7 emergency line at 242-819-SICK (7425) before arrival. This allows the emergency team to prepare and deliver the highest standard of safe, coordinated care.
Contact Eleuthera Wellness Hospital and Clinics on 242-332-0224 or visit www.bahamaswellness.health for more information.
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