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International team up to provide cataracts surgeries
April 23, 2024
International team up to provide cataracts surgeries
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A collaboration between the governments of The Bahamas and the People's Republic of China aimed at addressing visual impairments was announced Tuesday afternoon. Set to begin in summer 2024, "The Brightness Action Initiative" was conceived as a means of providing surgical interventions to PMH Ophthalmic clients impacted by cataracts. The Chinese [...]
April 09, 2024
Vatican: Gender-Affirming Surgery Threatens "Unique Dignity"
ROME - The Vatican has issued a strong warning against "gender theory" and said that any gender-affirming surgery risks threatening "the unique dignity" of a person, in a new document signed off and approved by Pope Francis.
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
March 12, 2024
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
Twelve-year data indicate greater weight loss and fewer diabetes medications after bariatric surgery compared to usual care
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba
October 24, 2023
Ministry of Health and Wellness: First Cohort of Bahamians Departs for Eye Surgery in Cuba
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that on Friday 20th October, 2023the 1st cohort of 50 Bahamian men and women departed for a remarkable medical mission to the Republic of Cuba. The patients will undergo essential cataract and retinal surgeries.The Minister of Health & Wellness, the Honourable Dr. Michael R. Darville, and eleven support staff inclusive of Ophthalmologists, O...
September 08, 2023
Young woman hopes donations help her get life altering surgery
A 21-YEAR-OLD is seeking a life-changing operation, with aspirations to be a participant of life rather than the spectator that her medical condition makes her.
Plane crash survivor undergoes eye surgery
October 11, 2010
Plane crash survivor undergoes eye surgery
BEFORE undergoing eye surgery yesterday at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Mark Roberts wanted his friends to know that he is in good spirits, although he has had a "little set back."
Mr Roberts, whose plane crash landed at Little Whale Cay in a freak accident on Wednesday, also said that there have been some inaccuracies in the published reports of the accident.
Worker hurt in blast recovering after surgeries
April 15, 2010
Worker hurt in blast recovering after surgeries
Water and Sewerage Corporation employee Floyd Russell, who was injured during an explosion last week, underwent several medical operations after he was airlifted to a Florida hospital late Friday night, according to Minister of State for the Environment Phenton Neymour.
Russell, a senior serviceman and 20-year employee of the corporation, suffered two broken legs, lacerations to the face, burns...
Rand hospital breaks ground for surgery suites
August 16, 2010
Rand hospital breaks ground for surgery suites
By CLEOPATRA MURPHY
Freeport News Reporter
Freeport, Grand Bahama-The 10-month-long renovation and expansion of the operating theater at the Rand Memorial Hospital began yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Health Minister Hubert Minnis.
The expansion project that is contracted to Albacore Construction Company will add two new operating suites to the facility and include an endosc...
Surgeries begin at Critical Care Block
May 06, 2015
Surgeries begin at Critical Care Block
More than three months after the official opening of the Critical Care Block at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), two key areas are still not available in the new facility, according to the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA).
Minnis to undergo eye surgery
January 02, 2018
Minnis to undergo eye surgery
Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis will undergo minor surgery on Wednesday at the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), according to a statement from the Cabinet Office. The statement did not indicate what type of surgery Minnis will have, but The Nassau Guardian understands that he will [...]
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