Local Pediatrician: For Every Five Boys, I See One Girl

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - In the US, boys are nearly four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls and now, a local pediatrician is saying a similar rate is being seen here in The Bahamas.

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A pediatrician's guide to surviving the teenage years

From the time our babies are born, we are excited about watching them go through and master various stages of development. We watch them learn to walk, learn to feed themselves, learn to dress themselves, learn to read, ride a bike, and we jump up and down with excitement and beam with pride. We also ...
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Child advocacy and where your pediatrician fits in

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Wellness Clinic announces appointment of Pediatrician Lashan McKenzie

The Wellness Clinic today announced the appointment of Lashan McKenzie, M.D., pediatrician, specializing in childhood wellness along with diagnosis, treatment and education about childhood conditions, including obesity...

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Lyford Cay Foundation grants 19,000 to boost literacy

Lyford Cay Foundation, Inc. continues to illustrate its commitment to supporting community initiatives that enrich learning opportunities across The Bahamas.

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Concerning Uptick in Respiratory Illnesses in Children

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A never ending battle. Thats how Pediatrician Dr. Tamara Moss of Healthy Kids Pediatrics is describing respiratory viruses among children.

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The Way To Use A Car Seat Properly

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - A pediatrician highlights the importance of car seats and using them correctly after a toddler was found unresponsive while hanging out of the window of his parents car.

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Invest in your baby's future

For a mother of three, when it came to breastfeeding, she did not have to think about whether or not she would breastfeed her children. She knew she would. "That's a part of the process of motherhood," she said. "And I never thought to do otherwise, because it has always been deemed the best choice ...
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Pediatrics is more than just immunizations

When most people think about taking their child to the pediatrician's office, they think of it in the context of immunizations on one end of the spectrum, and runny noses and fever on the other end. However, any pediatrician can tell you that there are a whole lot of important things in between. A pediatrician ...
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Tips for a safe and enjoyable summer

If you ask the average person what summer means to them, they'll tell you about sunny weather, lazy days at the beach, and vacations with the family. If you ask a pediatrician, we'll tell you about the boy who broke an arm while jumping off a dresser doing his best Superman impression, the girl who ...

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