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FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
March 10, 2021
FirstCare Medical Plan expands member benefits beyond healthcare, Launches FirstCare Rewards
Since 2009, Firstcare Medical Plan has provided thousands of members access to free private doctor visits and a suite of primary healthcare discounts and benefits in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Today, the company announces the launch of FirstCare Rewards, a rewards program that offers all members benefits and discounts at more than 20 local and international merchants.
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January 26, 2021
Oral health disease prevention is critical to your overall health
Maintaining your dental health is important. It is not only important for the health of your mouth, teeth and gums, but also for your overall wellness. The status of your oral health gives dentists clues about your overall health. In this column, I will address the importance of understanding the connection between oral health and ...
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January 19, 2021
Removing silver fillings may be more harmful than you think
Silver fillings or dental amalgam have been used as dental fillings for over 100 years. In fact, as a child, when I visited the dentist, I received several silver fillings. At that time, silver fillings were the standard of care. They were the most durable, affordable and a safe choice. Today, silver fillings are not ...
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Common dental problems seniors face
December 22, 2020
Common dental problems seniors face
Adults are regarded as seniors at the age of 60 years and older. Seniors experience increasing dental challenges as they continue in their aging process. Despite this group's tendency to experience comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes mellitus and a reduced immune system, practicing good home care in conjunction with regular visits to the dentist can make ...
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December 14, 2020
Bahamas Girl Guides Association Rangers go ‘virtual’ and thank health care providers
The Covid-19 pandemic might have slowed down life for many, but not for Rangers of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association...
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...
Caring For Your Eyes & Mouth
November 09, 2010
Caring For Your Eyes & Mouth
High blood glucose can lead to serious eye disease. So, give your eyes the special care they need. If you are diabetic, see your eye doctor at least once a year. Tell your eye doctor if you have diabetes or if a family member has diabetes. Follow your eye doctor?s instructions regarding contact lens care and wear.
Dame Joan Sawyer responds to Dame Anita Allen
August 19, 2020
Dame Joan Sawyer responds to Dame Anita Allen
Re: Constitutional validity of house arrest of the majority of citizens and residents of The Bahamas under the purported exercise of emergency powers under Article 29 of the constitution...
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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New protocols at Ministry of Health
June 10, 2010
New protocols at Ministry of Health
Performance targets to make public healthcare staff more accountable. The Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health will introduce performance targets for all its employees within the public healthcare clinic system in order to make them more accountable to patients, Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said.
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