News :
Bahamas Information Services Updates
Bahamas Ministry of Health: Zika Update #3 -
Sep 2, 2016 - 4:04:40 PM
The Ministry of Health wishes to update the public that as of 30 th
August, 2016 a total of eight (8) confirmed cases of Zika have been
recorded on the island of New Providence. All of those cases were
provided medical attention after presenting with symptoms suggestive of
Zika virus infection. Based on the histories of the cases presenting, it
has been determined that there is a mix of travel associated and local
transmission.
The Ministry of Health and the Department of Public Health is intensely
monitoring the situation with an active surveillance program, and
providing medical care to affected persons...
Health
Jupiter Medical Center Offers Advanced Imaging -
Jul 29, 2016 - 3:00:19 AM
An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward receiving effective
medical treatment. Without that, how can doctors provide you with
specialized, top-quality care? Jupiter Medical Center, one of the most
highly regarded hospitals in South Florida, uses the most advanced
imaging technologies available and skilled radiologists who specialize
in every area of disease diagnosis to help detect, prevent and treat
diseases.
Services include:
CT scanning; MRI; Ultrasound; PET; and Breast Imaging...
Health
Jupiter Medical Center – Health Care That’s Worth Going the Extra Mile -
Jul 20, 2016 - 11:52:53 PM
The only feeling better than being at home, is feeling like
you never left. Deciding where to get your medical care is one of the
most important decisions you will make. Now you can choose world-class
care and recovery in a setting that offers you all the comforts of
home—and more—at Jupiter Medical Center, in the tropical destination of
Palm Beach County, Florida. The center’s facilities combine a luxurious
wellness experience with expert care in the renowned specialties of
orthopedics and oncology. When it comes to these specialties, the
hospital is at the forefront of innovation with its cutting-edge
CyberKnife® M6™ radiation technology and advanced orthopedic procedures
such as limb lengthening surgery.
Nothing about your stay at
Jupiter Medical Center is a typical hospital visit. It’s a health
getaway that offers a number of therapeutic massage and salon services,
and integrative medicine options for you to pick from...
Health
Top-tier Orthopedic Program at Jupiter Medical Center -
Jul 3, 2016 - 1:25:48 PM
Contemplating whether or not to travel for orthopedic surgery? Choose a
medical center that provides world-class care while making you forget
you ever left home. Regain your mobility in the tropical destination of
Palm Beach County, Florida, surrounded by views of beautiful beaches,
palm trees and golf courses. Jupiter Medical Center has a renowned
orthopedics team that is highly specialized in joint replacement,
revision, spinal procedures and limb lengthening. We are also recognized
by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as being in the top
2.2% of hospitals in the United States for quality outcomes related to
elective hip and knee procedures...
Health
New Technology Targets Tumors in Five Days or Less -
Jun 6, 2016 - 12:00:55 PM
It is the one word no one ever wants to hear their doctor say — cancer.
The good news is that with proper interventions, a growing number of
patients can now continue to live full lives following their initial
diagnosis thanks in large part to the new medical technology and
treatments now available.
In the past, having a cancerous tumor
removed meant undergoing invasive surgery and recuperating in the
hospital for days. Thankfully, as a radiation oncologist today, I have
access to leading-edge technology that enables me to target and
eliminate many types of tumors – especially those considered inoperable –
without even making an incision...
Health
Cutting Out Sugar Can Improve a Child’s Health in Just 10 Days -
Apr 28, 2016 - 5:05:54 PM
Nassau Doctor Says Cold-Like Symptoms Often the Result of Too Many Sweets, Not Allergies
It’s
no surprise that too much sugar in a child’s diet can cause tooth
decay, hyperactivity and increase the risk for obesity and Type 2
Diabetes, but what many parents may not realize is that sugar can also
cause other chronic—and avoidable—health problems...
Health
BTVI holds successful health and wellness fair -
Mar 19, 2016 - 8:43:46 AM
Nassau, Bahamas - Taking responsibility for one’s health choices was the
aim of the 7th annual Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institution
health and wellness fair held on March 17th at BTVI. The Student
Affairs department rolled health and fitness into one as exhibitors
provided information, demonstrations and samples of their products
and/or services.
BTVI’s Dean of Student Affairs, Racquel Bethel,
said the team’s approach to wellness is a holistic one that first
targets students, staff and faculty, but is also extends to the public.
Health
Processed Meat May Be Killing More Bahamians Than Crime -
Mar 18, 2016 - 2:45:57 PM
Bahamas boasts the 10th highest meat consumption rate per capita in the world
For hundreds of years Bahamians were fishers and
farmers. Their faces shone with the kind of radiance that only comes
from lungs filled with fresh air and hands and feet that touch the earth
on a daily basis.
“Food is something that we were born into,”
said Dr. Arlington Lightbourne, owner of the Nassau-based Wellness
Clinic. “We were exposed to these things without having any say in the
matter...”
Health
Scientists studying intensified vector control measures to combat Zika, dengue and chikungunya in the Americas -
Mar 13, 2016 - 8:58:40 AM
(PAHO/WHO) – Control of mosquitoes that transmit Zika, dengue and
chikungunya viruses must be ramped up in the Americas, experts have
urged after a three-day meeting at the Pan American Health
Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
The new
Technical Advisory Group on Public Health Entomology is looking at ways
to strengthen vector control programs in the countries, including
specific measures for Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits Zika,
dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever in the Americas...
Health
PAHO, laboratories set guidelines to identify, confirm Zika Virus -
Feb 28, 2016 - 1:45:11 PM
Puerto Rico (PAHO/WHO) — The Pan American Health Organization/World
Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and the Arbovirus Laboratory Network
(RELDA) have agreed on new guidelines to improve lab confirmation of
suspected Zika cases, even as more accurate tests are developed.
"With dengue and chikungunya circulating in the region, diagnosing Zika
is a great challenge," said Maria Guadalupe Guzman, head of the
Department of Virology of the Institute of Tropical Medicine Pedro Kouri
of Cuba and president of the lab network. A new algorithm for lab
detection of Zika virus will contribute to more accurate diagnosis and
more efficient surveillance, she added.
News :
International
PAHO Director to brief ministers of health on microcephaly / Zika in the Americas -
Feb 2, 2016 - 6:03:20 PM
(PAHO/WHO) – The Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World
Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, will brief
ministers of health from nearly a dozen Latin American countries this
week on the current state of the Zika virus outbreak, and the cases of
microcephaly—unusually small head size in newborns--and other
complications that are suspected of being linked to Zika virus
infections.
The high-level briefing follows the declaration this
past Monday of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by
WHO’s Director-General, due to clusters of microcephaly that have been
reported in areas of Zika...
Health
Speak to a physician at Jupiter Medical Center -
Dec 21, 2015 - 11:01:09 AM
Jupiter Medical Center’s Foshay Cancer Center and Jupiter
Medical Specialists, LLC, are proud to introduce the newest member of
our world class oncology team at Jupiter Medical Center,
Anthony E.
Addesa, MD, Board Certified in Radiation Oncology.
Dr. Addesa has over 18 years of radiation oncology experience, with an
impressive academic background. Dr. Addesa received his undergraduate
degree from Brandeis University Magna Cum Laude; his medical degree from
Drexel University/Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia;
completed his medical internship at the University of Miami School of
Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Internal Medicine and
his residency at the University of Miami School of Medicine/Sylvester
Comprehensive Cancer Center where he served as Chief Resident...
Health
Bahamas' First Cochlear Implant Surgery Deemed a Success -
Dec 18, 2015 - 1:34:51 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - Three years
ago, Wesley Paul suddenly went deaf. He had just no residual hearing in his
left ear and minimal hearing in his right, and he was no longer able to
communicate, continue to work in the financial sector or participate in one of
his favourite hobbies – singing.
While it
remains unclear what led to his hearing loss, Wesley recalls having an earache
in August, 2012. He took over the counter medication and never got medical
attention, instead he compensated for the deficiency by relying on his left ear
for listening and receiving information.
Health
"The Fountain of Youth" How to Slow Down the Aging Process -
Oct 29, 2015 - 6:11:08 PM
The food that we consume makes a huge difference in how we
age and how we feel about ourselves…so why not help ourselves to some
age-defying foods!
Here are a few foods you should definitely have on your
plate:
Colorful Fruits and Vegetables
such as deep red tomatoes, blueberries and carrots, have antioxidants that
help stop unstable molecules from damaging healthy cells.
Blueberries are best for smoothing fine facial lines. These blue
wonders contain more antioxidants than almost any other food, giving your skin
extra protection against skin-damaging radicals that result from sun exposure,
emotional stress, and even over exercising...
Health
Kittitian mother thanks Health City for son's free heart surgery -
Oct 29, 2015 - 1:39:40 AM
CAYMAN
ISLANDS - A relieved mother from St. Kitts and Nevis
is grateful for the doctors and staff of Health City Cayman Islands and
its partners following the successful cardiac treatment of her son.
Shellon McCalmon thanked the
Caribbean hospital "for the hospitality you have offered to us. For your patience and time in making me, and my son most of all, safe and well."
The
patient, 12 year-old Phesaun McCalmon, was treated for an Atrial Septal
Defect (ASD), a "hole" in the wall....
Health
"Overcoming Pain" Foods that help with Pain and Inflammation -
Oct 23, 2015 - 2:43:40 AM
Are you constantly suffering from pain and inflammation? More than a
third of the US population suffers from chronic pain effects, and while
taking medication can reduce pain temporarily, it can also become
addictive and produce harmful side effects. Let today be the day that
you transition to a more natural pain-relieving solution by consuming
anti-inflammatory foods!
Sage is an anti-inflammatory herd that
has been shown in research to boost memory. It has also been used in
poultry dishes for centuries and contains flavonoids that help reduce
swelling...
Health
Jupiter Medical Center Specializes in Oncology -
Oct 18, 2015 - 5:00:15 PM
At
Jupiter
Medical Center, we provide expert health care that’s worth going the extra
mile. Located in beautiful Palm Beach County, FL. Jupiter Medical Center
provides advanced medicine with a boutique, concierge experience. Most
importantly, we have a comprehensive Global Medicine Program providing top-tier
oncology services to patients from
around the globe, including all of our Caribbean neighbors.
Oncology requires both precision and dedication. Our
experienced team of board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians ensures
the highest quality of treatment. Jupiter Medical Center’s oncology program
provides patients with options that match those offered in many of the nation’s
top academic medical centers.
Health
"Feed Your Brain:" Foods That Help Heal the Brain -
Oct 15, 2015 - 6:28:29 PM
Your brain is a hungry little organ. It needs lots of nutrition to keep
it running smoothly, but not the bottled kind. You can increase the
chances of maintaining a healthy brain well into your old age, by
including these ‘super foods’ in your diet!
Blueberries are
definitely a dominant fruit when it comes to maintaining your health.
Researchers have found that blueberries help protect the brain from
oxidative stress and reduce the chance of acquiring conditions such as
Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia...
Health
PAHO/WHO assists The Bahamas to cope with health impact of Hurricane Joaquin -
Oct 9, 2015 - 12:31:43 PM
Nassau, October 7th, 2015 – The Pan American Health Organization/World
Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) responded with health and government
officials in The Bahamas to assess the impact of Hurricane Joaquin and
strengthen the country’s relief efforts.
Hurricane Joaquin caused widespread damage, significantly impacting
electricity supply, communication infrastructure, health facilities,
roadways, airports, harbours/ports and potable water for over 14,000
residents on Crooked Island...
Health
"Happy Feet" Foods that help arthritis and inflammation -
Oct 8, 2015 - 10:02:25 PM
When you have arthritis, your body is in an inflammatory state. While
there is no one cause of arthritis, some potential causes may include:
injury, abnormal metabolism, inheritance, infections and an over-active
immune system.
Although there is no diet cure for arthritis
either, certain foods have been shown to fight inflammation, strengthen
bones and boost the immune system. Adding the following foods to your
diet may help ease the symptoms of your arthritis.
If you are
suffering specifically from Rheumatoid Arthritis, it is time to fuel up
on fish. Certain types of fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and
herring...
