Atlantis holds another blood drive
THE Water Features department at Atlantis held another life-saving blood drive in conjunction with Princess Margaret Hospital and Doctors Hospital blood banks. Some 85 pints of blood were donated over the course of three days.
Cans for Kids down for the recycling cause
NON-PROFIT organisation Cans for Kids (CFK) is making major moves in the Bahamas as they promote the recycling of aluminium cans.
Garlic – the wonder herb
THERE are some bad tasting and smelling herbs like aloe, noni and garlic, but they sure work.
The importance of deep scaling
GUM diseases are responsible for almost all the loss of teeth in the world’s adult population.
Intravenous (IV) nutrient therapy: a look beyond the needle
WHEN I say IV therapy, patients immediately say, “What?” And after I explain what it is, it is almost always followed by, “You mean needles?” As you will find, the needle is just a small part of a very beneficial process.
Aggressive vaccination schedule paying huge dividends
THE introduction of a number of disease preventing vaccinations at the public healthcare level in the Bahamas, particularly over the past three years, has allowed the country’s public healthcare sector to stay on the cutting-edge of the public healthcare field within the region and indeed the Americas, according to Dr Delon Brennen, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Bahamas.
Mobile Dentistry
WHAT is mobile dentistry? It is not two words you expect to see together. This type of dentistry is simply dentistry that is performed away from the traditional office setting and is performed in a nontraditional setting such as private homes, private yachts, commercial centres, schools, physicians’ offices and emergency rooms.
Great turnout for second Megan Louise Sands Ostomy Foundation Fun Run/Walk
PARTICIPATION numbers exceeded expectations last Saturday, as many Bahamians made it a priority to take part in the second annual Megan Louise Sands Ostomy Foundation’s Fun Run/Walk.
The Cross: A medical perspective – Part II
TWO weeks ago we looked at what Jesus endured from Gethsemane through His conviction and His walk to Calvary. This week, we focus on the cross.
One Eleuthera Foundation celebrates Earth Day
IN CELEBRATION of Earth Day 2015, the One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF) hosted its third annual festivities this weekend, at which members commemorated their hard work and promoted opportunities ahead, encouraging partnership and leadership throughout Eleuthera, the Bahamas and the World.
How we can avoid the worldwide dental epidemic
THERE IS a global epidemic of dental diseases, and adult dental diseases account for the lion’s share of it.
The unsung technologists performing vital diagnostics on the brain
REPRESENTATIVES from the Bahamas Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist (BENT) group are hosting the inaugural neurology career and educational fair at Anatol Rodgers High School tomorrow.
Third outing for ‘Autism in the Bahamas’ essay contest
FIRSTCARE Medical Plan is planning to continue with its efforts to increase autism awareness in the country by hosting the third annual Autism in the Bahamas essay contest open to all students in grades seven through 12.
Achieving flawlessness - Beauty expert helps others battle skin problems
ONE woman’s personal experience with serious skin problems has today led to the success of a Bahamian-owned beauty business which aims to help others facing similar challenges.
Answers to three common questions asked about dentistry
Question 1: Do I have to visit the dentist every six months?
