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Night Shift Work May Be Tough on a Woman's Heart
Night Shift Work May Be Tough on a Woman's Heart
Women who work rotating night shifts may face a slightly increased risk of heart disease, a new study suggests.
NFL Great Dan Marino inspires Medical Leader
NFL Great Dan Marino inspires Medical Leader
One of the world's leading orthopedic surgeons was inspired by meeting a legendary American football hero who was visiting the Cayman Islands to participate in a leadership conference. Dr. Alwin Almeida, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and Joint Replacement Specialist at Health City Cayman Islands...
Pioneer celebrates 25 years of caring for Bahamian hearts
DR CONVILLE Brown, a pioneer in the field of cardiology in The Bahamas and the Caribbean, yesterday celebrated his 25th anniversary as cardiologist and physician-in-chief at the Bahamas Heart Centre.
Annual meeting of regional cardiologists to be held in The Bahamas
This week, over 200 cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and allied cardiovascular professionals will gather at Atlantis resort for the 29th annual Caribbean Cardiology Conference, which will be held July 23-26.
Attendees will include professionals from all across the Caribbean representing the region's Dutch, English, French and Spanish speaking territories as well as visiting faculty from South Ameri...
Health City offers internships for Caymanian students
Health City Cayman Islands is excited to welcome sixteen Caymanian interns into its inaugural internship program of which 6 commenced their internship program this week...
Cruise ship passenger receives crucial care from Health City
A 55 year old female cruise ship passenger has been treated at Health City Cayman Islands for a suspected heart attack, enabling her to receive speedy attention for her condition that has been crucial to her successful recovery...
Queen's College student tops field again
Queen's College student tops field again
For the second consecutive year, a Queen's College (QC) student has snagged the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Valedictorian Award. Raphieal Newbold Jr. scored the highest on the exams to walk away with the title and a $6,000 scholarship from the 28th annual Honours Day Convocation...
Marijuana use may lead to Cardiac Arrest and other heart problems
A new study finds young and middle-aged adults who use marijuana may have an increased risk for heart-related complications...
Heart Ball Committee gears up for 50th Heart Ball and other fundraisers
NASSAU, Bahamas -- A group of very excited ladies came together recently to make plans for the best ball that they could possibly host in Nassau town. The Heart Ball Committee gathered with excitement to plan the 50th Heart Ball and events leading up to it. As they prepare for the "Golden Anniversary" this team of dedicated volunteers, like their predecessors, embraces the world of entertainment ...
Stem cell facility touts potential jobs
Stem cell facility touts potential jobs
As the government prepares to vote on regulations to govern the stem cell industry, a medical facility offering the treatment to cardiac patients in Grand Bahama is touting its plans to engage in a hiring drive should the regulating legislation be passed.
Okyanos Heart Institute said that should Parliament agree to implement the legislation, which it will debate today, the institute intends to com...