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AWC Pursues 200M Hospital
AWC Pursues 200M Hospital
American World Clinics Limited (AWC) is meeting with key officials this week to discuss $200 million worth of investment in a state-of-the-art medical center.
Executives from AWC are promising up to 800 construction jobs and more than 200 permanent positions once the facility opens.
Dr. Alejandro Badia only Surgeon in South Florida to Perform Endoscopic Cubital
Miami March 1st, 2013? What is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome? Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a condition brought on by increased pressure on the ulnar nerve at the elbow. There is a bump (made of bone) on the inner portion of the elbow (the medial epicondyle) under which the ulnar nerve passes. This site is commonly called the ?funny bone?. It is here that the ulnar nerve lies directly next to the bone and ...
Critical Care Block 60 Percent Complete
Critical Care Block 60 Percent Complete
Construction on the multi-million dollar Princess Margaret Hospital Critical Care Block has reached the 60 percent mark and is on schedule for its July 2013 completion date, according to health officials.
Correcting Kaylee's Clubbed Feet
Correcting Kaylee's Clubbed Feet
Rolando Thomas Jr. is only seven years old, but he could arguably be in the running for the title of world's best brother because of what he does for his two-year-old sister, Kaylee.
Commemorating 15 years of diplomatic relations between China and The Bahamas
May 23 marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationship between the People's Republic of China and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, which coincides with first sitting of the House of Assembly following the May 7 general election of The Bahamas. I hereby wish to express once again my sincere congratulations to the new government. In the meantime, I wish to take this oppo...
PUBLIC HOSPITALS 'RUN ON JUST 17 OF BUDGET'
PUBLIC HOSPITALS 'RUN ON JUST 17 OF BUDGET'
By NATARIO McKENZIE
Tribune Business Reporter
nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net
OVERSTAFFING through the politically-related "pile on" of public service workers has left the Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) with less than 20 per cent of its annual budget available to purchase medicines and equipment, a doctor telling Tribune Business yesterday that an exorbitant amount went to employee salaries.
Well...
Rand's new accident and emergency department, operating suites officially opened
After more than one year under construction, upgrades to the Rand Memorial Hospital were unveiled Wednesday.
The new $12 million, 16,720-square-foot facility includes a fully equipped, state-of-the-art Accident and Emergency (A&E) Urgent Care Center, two major operating theaters, a minor operating theater, an endoscopy room and a central sterile supplies department.
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham,...
A Confident Spirit
A Confident Spirit
It was a freeing moment when Sasha Mackey was able to walk into any room with her head held high and not worry about what others thought about her. This air of confidence is something abnormal for the 18-year-old who spent most her life self-conscious and always second guessing herself.
Gregory Armbrister, 56
Gregory Armbrister, 56
Semi-Military Funeral Service for the Late Police Reservist Gregory Armbrister, 56 years of Peter Street (West), and Formerly of Nicholl's Town, Andros, will be held on Friday November 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Abundant Life Bible Church, Abundant Life Road. Pastor Gil Maycock, Pastor Cranston Knowles and Pastor Kenneth Romer will officiate. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Soldier Ro...
First Phase of 75m PMH Redevelopment Project Underway
The first phase of the $75 million Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) redevelopment project got underway yesterday, with work beginning on the Critical Care Block - a unit that is expected to improve the speed and quality of service at the country's premier health facility.