Search results for : surgery
PMH cancelled admissions and elective surgeries after mass shooting
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital cancelled admissions and elective surgeries yesterday until further notice following a Montel Heights mass shooting, which compounded an ongoing overcrowding and boarding issue at the Accident and Emergency Department.
International team up to provide cataracts surgeries
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 [...]
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.
Prime Minister to Have Minor Surgery
Prime Minister to Have Minor Surgery
The Cabinet Office informs for general information that the Prime Minister, the Honourable Prime Minister, Dr. Hubert A. Minnis, will undergo minor surgery locally on Wednesday 3rd January 2018 at the Princess Margaret Hospital....
PMH tackling backlog of 100 surgeries after cooling system mixed
PRINCESS Margaret Hospital is currently tackling a backlog of more than 100 surgeries which were postponed earlier this month while the hospital investigated a suspected sabotage attack, Health Minister Dr Duane Sands said yesterday.
Sands Recovering From Surgery
Sands Recovering From Surgery
Bahamian triple jumper Leevan 'Superman' Sands is recovering from surgery today. Sands had his right knee operated on this Friday morning after injuring it during the men's triple jump finals yesterday afternoon.
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
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
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...
Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile…at Cleveland Clinic
Girl Undergoes Rare Facial Reanimation Surgery, Restores Ability to Smile…at Cleveland Clinic
Nicole was born with unilateral congenital facial paralysis. The condition didn't allow her to move the right side of her face. (Courtesy: Carolina Gonzalez)
Bahamians to receive corrective eye surgery through Brightness Action programme
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville officially announced the launch of Brightness Action, a pioneering initiative to address vision impairment in Bahamians affected primarily by cataracts and glaucoma -- that would bring lasting relief and improved vision to countless persons.