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In nomine patri
December 22, 2014
In nomine patri
This column first appeared in The Nassau Guardian on July 2, 2012.
"The influence of the Catholic Church is woven into the very tapestry of our national life, often in ways we do not readily see." - Sir Arthur Foulkes
As I sat in St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral during my father's funeral two weeks ago, surrounded by family and friends, I was compelled to reflect on the extraordinary and progressi...
June 16, 2020
Why dental visits are important to your overall health
In this issue, I will address four important reasons why you should visit your dentist, especially now. Once again, at the time of this article, dentists are practicing the art and science of healing through the touch of dentistry. We have all studied our craft [...]
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Lupus 242 Holds Virtual Events for Awareness Month
May 05, 2020
Lupus 242 Holds Virtual Events for Awareness Month
May is recognized as Lupus Awareness Month around the world. With social distancing measures in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, local support group Lupus 242 will host a series of virtual events to stay connected to its members and the general public...
May 28, 2019
Lupus 242 Holds 3rd Annual Health Talk to Educate Members
On Saturday May 18th, Lupus 242 held its 3rd Annual Health Talk at the University of The Bahamas. Educating the public about lupus is one of the major goals of the local non-profit organization. The group also provides support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with the illness...
May 21, 2019
Lupus 242 Celebrates World Lupus Day with a Pop Up Run/Walk
On Friday May 10th, World Lupus Day, runners took to the streets in purple participating in a POP Up Run/Walk in memory of lupus fighter Crystal Stubbs. Proceeds from the event benefitted Lupus 242, a local non-profit organization providing support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with lupus...
September 28, 2018
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's local chapter celebrates 50 years of service
Fifty five years ago a young American married to a Bahamian Dentist petitioned the head office of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, AKA, to establish a chapter in New Providence...
September 28, 2018
AKAs celebrate 55 years of service by devoting hours of service
Fifty-five years ago the late Muriel Eneas, an American who was married to Bahamian dentist Dr. Cleveland Eneas, himself a member of a fraternity, petitioned the head office of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. to establish a chapter in New Providence. She had [...]
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Tributes paid as Dr Wendy Stuart dies
September 25, 2018
Tributes paid as Dr Wendy Stuart dies
AFTER fighting with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) for more than eight years, beloved former dentist Dr Wendy Stuart passed away on Saturday night.Dr Stuart, mother-of-two and the daughter of the late Bahamian singer Wendell Stuart, was diagnose
Lupus and gum disease: is there a connection
May 29, 2018
Lupus and gum disease: is there a connection
As Lupus Awareness Month comes to a close, a general dentist encourages those people diagnosed with lupus to visit an oral health care provider every three to six months for best management of their lupus oral-related conditions to better manage their lupus activity. Dr. Shamika [...]
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April 03, 2018
The eyes have it ? New diagnostic technology eliminates need for drops
Optometrist Dr. Fendt Shearer, LENSES, explains use of Optomap for digital retinal exam, eliminating need for dilation drops and providing greater accuracy through scanning with digital records available for comparison from one year to the next. Stress-free eye exams can also detect other physical conditions including hypertension and diabetes...
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