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April 24, 2020
Telemedicine up since COVID-19, notes Bahamas Wellness Health Systems founder
Dr. Arlington Lightbourne used to get four or so calls a week from someone asking him to diagnose what’s wrong over the phone.
Today, he and his teams in Central Eleuthera, Spanish Wells and Nassau are averaging that in a half day.
March 23, 2020
NHIA launches telehealth platform to reduce crowds at healthcare facilities
Graham Whitmarsh.In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce crowds at clinics, doctor's offices and hospitals, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has accelerated the introduction of its telehealth platform. NHI Managing Director Graham Whitmarsh said the goal of the program is to [...]
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March 16, 2020
61-Year-Old Female is the First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in The Bahamas
Acting Minister of Health the Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd announced that a 61-year-old female resident of New Providence who does not have relevant travel history is the first confirmed person with COVID-19 in The Bahamas...
December 17, 2019
Cleveland Clinic Survey: Men will do Almost Anything to Avoid Going to the Doctor
A new national survey by Cleveland Clinic reveals why a lot of men avoid going to the doctor and why some men hold back on certain issues once they’re at the doctor’s office.
Upbeat in the face of a dreadful prognosis
January 03, 2012
Upbeat in the face of a dreadful prognosis
It was a struggle, but 16-year-old Ryelisa Taylor fought to see the end of the year, and has set herself up to battle through the year 2012 with a disease that has a low 20 to 30 percent survival rate.
The teenager is diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the muscles that has spread to numerous places around her body. It's a disease she has been fighting for three years, which rece...
The Importance of a Pap Smear
August 30, 2011
The Importance of a Pap Smear
In a country where a recent study shows a significant predisposition for young Bahamian women to develop breast cancer, women old and young, with or without a family history of the disease are keen to have their annual mammogram.? With so much attention being paid to breast cancer prevention, it is easy to forget an equally important test that no woman should miss -- an annual pap smear. ?A pap sm...
August 01, 2019
Health & Nutrition Business With Zamunda Fitness - August Nutrition Blog
Do you find yourself eating once or twice a day and struggling with losing weight? Are you seriously active in a healthier lifestyle, eat multiple times a day, but still not achieving your fitness goal?Do you know a speedy Metabolism help you lose weight?If you cant do intense workouts how can you still boost your metabolism? All these questions we will cover in this month's blog.
CIBC First Caribbean Increases Annual Donation to Cancer Organizations Across The Bahamas
April 10, 2019
CIBC First Caribbean Increases Annual Donation to Cancer Organizations Across The Bahamas
Seven cancer organizations across The Bahamas will be able to provide free services to even more patients thanks to a recent $90,000 donation from CIBC FirstCaribbean...
Over 95% of NHI Bahamas beneficiaries satisfied with health care experience, according to new survey
November 29, 2018
Over 95% of NHI Bahamas beneficiaries satisfied with health care experience, according to new survey
A patient satisfaction survey conducted by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has revealed that over 95% of beneficiaries were either very satisfied (57.64%) or satisfied (38.07%) with the health care experience they received from their NHI doctor...
April 13, 2018
"Dr. Alejandro Badia: Bridging Gaps through Telemedicine"
Dr. Alejandro Badia, MD, FACS, hand and upper extremity surgeon of the United States, former president of the International Society of Traumatology for the Hand (ISSPORTH) and founder of OrthoNOW...
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