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Eleuthera Medical Center Marks 5 Years, Private community clinic ‘grows with the demand’, adds Dental and Dermatology to slate of services
A Family Island clinic that started with a vision to serve the community with the best in private medical care and wellness regardless of a patient’s financial standing celebrated its fifth anniversary this month, announcing new services it said were those most strongly requested by patients.
White Socks and Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD
White Socks and Peripheral Arterial Disease PAD
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem that affects almost 10 percent of the population. It is estimated that one in every 20 adults over the age of 50 has PAD. It is when blood vessels begin to narrow leading to decreased blood flow to the lower legs and feet.
Active Cases of Dengue Fever are being Monitored; Public Urged to Use Clinics
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said the public should be aware that the Ministry’s National Communicable Disease Surveillance Unit and Department of Public Health teams in New Providence and Abaco are actively monitoring 16 positive cases and family members with Dengue Fever.
Renovations at A&E causing challenges for health workers, Darville says
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr. Michael Darville acknowledged that doctors and nurses in the Accident and Emergency department (A&E) at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) are working in cramped conditions as renovations at the hospital continue.
Teeth grinding causes serious oral health complications
Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Bruxism is when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis and the person is not aware of it. The teeth can be damaged and several oral health complications can arise.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Impact on Patients' Lives
Accidental or sports-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the primary cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the United States. TBI is also a significant concern for those over 75 who are prone to falling. An estimated 5 million Americans live with the difficulties of a TBI-related long-term disability.
Confirmed Case of Monkeypox/Mpox in New Providence
Confirmed Case of Monkeypox/Mpox in New Providence
The Ministry of Health & Wellness advises that a case of Monkeypox, also called Mpox, has been confirmed in a 31 year old male resident of New Providence. The patient, who has no significant medical or travel history, began experiencing symptoms on the 1st of June.
Dancehall Legend Busy Signal To Headline Guyana Independence Celebration In Brooklyn On June 11 & Receive Congressional Honor
New Yorkers will join the Guyanese American community to celebrate Guyana’s 57th Independence Anniversary on Sunday, June 11, 2023, when the annual Guyanese Independence parade on Church Avenue in Brooklyn.
Osteoporosis and the foot
Osteoporosis and the foot
Foot pain in the elderly is one of the most common complaints seen by podiatrists, daily.