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Best Souvenir Ever
June 16, 2017
Best Souvenir Ever
Robinson-Blair bags CTO Travel Media Award in first NY trip...The sights and sounds of New York were captivating but local writer, Tosheena Robinson-Blair had other things on her mind...
The pelvic floor is at the core of all we do
April 08, 2014
The pelvic floor is at the core of all we do
Urinary incontinence is a common and often embarrassing problem that ranges from a person occasionally leaking urine when they cough or sneeze, to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong they don't get to a toilet in time. Although common, it is not normal and people do not have to suffer with symptoms that can be mild and annoying or so severe that a person has to miss work, can't s...
May 23, 2017
Medical volunteers needed for 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games
The 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) in The Bahamas will feature about 1,300 athletes from the participating member countries of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), which means that there will be a need for local medical officers to step forward and volunteer their services.
According to Dr. Ricky Davis, the lead doctor on the CYG team, over 200 volunteers would be required to accommodate ...
LaToy Williams retires from track and field
May 02, 2017
LaToy Williams retires from track and field
The Bahamas' pool of elite quarter-milers got shallower over the weekend, as LaToy Williams retired.
In an interview with The Nassau Guardian, Williams said he felt that now was the best time to step away from the sport, and that he has no plans to return now that he's retired.
"I've represented the country for over 10 years. Without diving too much into things, this offseason I decided that I was...
Erica and Tamico are going to prom
March 28, 2017
Erica and Tamico are going to prom
Almost 28 years ago Tamico Gilbert promised he would take his best friend Erica Morris to their prom -- the date never materialized. Two weeks before St. Augustine's College's (SAC) Class of '92 prom, Gilbert dumped Morris for another date. She has never let her classmate and friend live that down. Two-and-a-half decades later Gilbert has again promised to take Morris to the prom. And while they'r...
EricaTamiko are going to prom
March 28, 2017
EricaTamiko are going to prom
Almost 28 years ago Tamiko Gilbert promised he would take his best friend Erica Morris to their prom -- the date never materialized. Two weeks before St. Augustine's College's (SAC) Class of '92 prom, Gilbert dumped Morris for another date. She has never let her classmate and friend live that down. Two-and-a-half decades later Gilbert has again promised to take Morris to the prom. And while they'r...
The future of health care
November 29, 2016
The future of health care
The future of primary care -- health care provided by the doctor who sees the patient first and provides basic treatment and who will determine whether a patient needs to be referred to a specialist -- is basically the future of health care according to family medicine specialist Dr. Denotrah Archer-Cartwright.
Rotary of South-East Nassau donates rehabilitation equipment to Public Hospitals Authority
September 13, 2016
Rotary of South-East Nassau donates rehabilitation equipment to Public Hospitals Authority
Chairman of Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) Board of Directors, the Hon. Frank E. Smith said on Tuesday that the donation of ultrasound and electrotherapy equipment from Rotary Club of South-East Nassau to PHA?s Rehab Services was ?timely.?
Therapists concerned about NHI minister's powers
August 09, 2016
Therapists concerned about NHI minister's powers
The Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) said the minister responsible for National Health Insurance (NHI) would have "near unlimited" power to invest NHI dollars without accountability and responsibility, and that NHI funds are vulnerable to abuse.
The association was referring to section 16(1)(b) of the NHI draft legislation, which stated that the National Health Insurance Authority (N...
Physical therapists concerned about draft NHI bill
August 11, 2016
Physical therapists concerned about draft NHI bill
President of the Bahamas Association of Physiotherapists (BAPT) Dr. Christina Messarra said the association is concerned that if the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill 2016 in its tabled form is passed by Parliament, The Bahamas would be at risk of losing the opportunity to implement a universal healthcare (UHC) model that reflects a shared vision and shared principles.
"The government is hearin...
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