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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.

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August 03, 2021
Dr. Glen Beneby appointed Consultant Medical Advisor at FirstCare Medical

Former Chief Medical Officer Dr. Glen Beneby has been appointed as FirstCare Medical Plan's Consultant Medical Advisor effective July 20, 2021. As Consultant Medical Advisor, Dr. Beneby will chart the course for the company's community healthcare initiatives and assist with regional expansion plans.

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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.

By showing their Fi...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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May 28, 2019
Lupus 242 Holds 3rd Annual Health Talk to Educate Members

On Saturday May 18th, Lupus 242 held its 3rd Annual Health Talk at the University of The Bahamas. Educating the public about lupus is one of the major goals of the local non-profit organization. The group also provides support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with the illness...

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May 21, 2019
Lupus 242 Celebrates World Lupus Day with a Pop Up Run/Walk

On Friday May 10th, World Lupus Day, runners took to the streets in purple participating in a POP Up Run/Walk in memory of lupus fighter Crystal Stubbs. Proceeds from the event benefitted Lupus 242, a local non-profit organization providing support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with lupus...

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September 28, 2018
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's local chapter celebrates 50 years of service

Fifty five years ago a young American married to a Bahamian Dentist petitioned the head office of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, AKA, to establish a chapter in New Providence...

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April 03, 2018
The eyes have it ? New diagnostic technology eliminates need for drops

Optometrist Dr. Fendt Shearer, LENSES, explains use of Optomap for digital retinal exam, eliminating need for dilation drops and providing greater accuracy through scanning with digital records available for comparison from one year to the next. Stress-free eye exams can also detect other physical conditions including hypertension and diabetes...

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