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PHA Addresses Concerns In Social Media Video
PHA Addresses Concerns In Social Media Video
The Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) acknowledges the recent circulation of a video on social media, highlighting concerns raised by a family member of a patient on the private ward atPrincess Margaret Hospital. We wish to assure the public that both the complainant and the affected patient have been contacted and have received the requisite support to ensure the provision of care.
Donated equipment to Rand Hospital to streamline diagnostic processes, improve quality of patient care
Donated equipment to Rand Hospital to streamline diagnostic processes, improve quality of patient care
The Commissioning Ceremony of the Fluoroscopy Room in the Radiology Department, December 8. 2023 will assist the overall patient experience by saving them time and money, said Minister for Grand Bahama the Hon. Ginger Moxey, at a ceremony at the Rand Memorial Hospital.
NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
NATIONAL REFERENCE LABORATORY RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS
The country’s National Reference Laboratory (NRL) was awarded accreditation from the College of American Pathologists(CAP). The accreditation followed a recent schedule of on-site inspections at the NRL designed to ensure the highest standard of care for all laboratory patients. CAP Inspectors examined the laboratory’s records and quality control procedures. Inspectors also reviewed laboratory...
The Bahamas Has Made Advancements in the Fight Against HIV
Minister of Health and Wellness the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville explained that The Bahamas has made advancements in the fight against HIV, and his Ministry can report that it has shown remarkable progress in the decline of new cases of HIV.
Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
Common Myths About HIV and AIDS
In The Bahamas, data shows that there were approximately 4,447 people living with HIV/AIDS in 2022, down 16% from 2017. In the United State (U.S.) about 1.2 million people are living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). And while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 34,800 new cases of HIV developed in 2019, this number actually represents an 8% decrease as compa...
Nurses From The Republic Of Ghana Expected To Assist In Closing Skills Gap In Health
Orientation for six (6) of the eighteen (18) nurses from the Republic of Ghana commenced today with the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health &Wellness Mr. Colin Higgs welcoming the nurses and announcing it as a historic milestone for the Ministry.
Prime Minister Davis’ Remarks at the Funeral of the Late Dr. Michael Perry Gomez
Deputy to the Governor-General, Ruby-Ann Cooper Darling…
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited Donates $20,000 to University of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited Donates $20,000 to University of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing
RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited has made a $20,000.00 gift to the University of The Bahamas’ School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions in a tangible demonstration of its commitment to academic excellence and the resilience of the health care sector.
MOHW Launches 2023 Nursing Cadet Programme
MOHW Launches 2023 Nursing Cadet Programme
The Ministry of Health and Wellness officially launched its Nursing Cadet Programme 2023 aimed at attracting the best students to the healthcare profession.
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The WSO says one in four people will have a stroke in their lifetimes, and each year over 12 million people worldwide have strokes.