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Fever 101: A primer for parents
January 18, 2022
Fever 101: A primer for parents
As a pediatrician, the most common complaint I get from parents is "Doc, my baby has a fever." While fever is the most common reason parents take their sick children to the doctor, the fact is many parents know very little about fever, what causes it, or what to do when it happens. With the ...
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Hadassah's Story
November 01, 2010
Hadassah's Story
Nassau, Bahamas - There are many stories to be told and Hadassah Greene is
one of them. Hadassah was born on February 12, 1996 with a large atrial septal
defect (hole in the upper part of the heart). She developed heart failure
unexpectedly and failed to thrive as a result. The signs of her illness
included her being slightly sluggish and she was not eating properly.
Originally her parents took he...
Fever 101: A primer for parents
September 21, 2021
Fever 101: A primer for parents
As a pediatrician, the most common complaint I get from parents is “Doc, my baby has a fever.” While fever is the most common reason parents take their sick children to the doctor, the fact is many parents know very little about fever – what causes it or what to do when it happens. With the COVID-19 pandemic surging on, it’s more important than ever that parents have a sound understanding ...
Special attention paying off for children with HIV
November 15, 2010
Special attention paying off for children with HIV
A large percentage of children infected with HIV are not doing well in school, according to the pediatrician for the Infectious Disease Clinic at the Princess Margaret Hospital.
Dr. Percival McNeil told The Nassau Guardian yesterday at the Bahamas Dental Association's (BDA) 2010 Scientific Conference that a tutoring program has been developed specifically for those children infected with the di...
Breastfeeding 101
August 10, 2021
Breastfeeding 101
August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month. While it seems as though everything has a month these days, there is a reason why health experts around the world promote breastfeeding as much as we do.
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
July 23, 2021
Go get your eyes tested! Here’s why
By: Jhanae Winter
Healthy vision is imperative to those who rely on their eyes to explore the world around them, but it can also be taken for granted. Many do not have 20/20 vision and their eyes are being affected in various facets of their lives.
Skin care tips for newborns
July 06, 2021
Skin care tips for newborns
I can't tell you how many times I've seen parents take their perfect little newborn home from the hospital then call or come in a week later near tears over the fact that their baby's skin is...well...less than perfect. Newborn skin is very thin and fragile and needs time to get adjusted to the new environment outside of the womb. As a result, newborns are prone to skin ailments literally from hea...
Tackling autism: Evans family refuses to let fear paralyze their son achieving his potential
May 04, 2021
Tackling autism: Evans family refuses to let fear paralyze their son achieving his potential
Parents of children diagnosed on the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are urged to not let fear paralyze them from getting the help they need for their child, according to parents Shervin Sr. and Tamara Evans, whose son Shervin Jr. has been diagnosed on the spectrum.
New dads need support too
June 22, 2021
New dads need support too
When a newborn arrives, dads, like moms, are anxious and excited about jumping into their roles. While mom's role is pretty well-defined in those early days, many fathers feel pushed aside and useless. Their role, when baby gets home from hospital, is a little less well-defined.
Doctors weigh in on Bahamian men’s health
June 16, 2021
Doctors weigh in on Bahamian men’s health
By:Jhanae Winter
In support of men’s health awareness, doctors give their medical opinion on advice to encourage Bahamian men to better their health, supporting men’s health awareness month.
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