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Industrial Action by Bahamas Nurses Union leaves limited staff at Public Clinics
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admin on 08 June, 2009 
 
The Ministry of Health issued a  press release late this afternoon to inform the
public of Industrial Action by  the Bahamas Nurses Union which is affecting
service at Public Clinics in New  Providence and The Family Islands.
The releases reads as follows:
"The Ministry of Health wishes  to inform that Public Health Community Clinics
in New Providence and the Family  Islands are operating with limited staff due
to industrial action by the Bahamas  Nurses Union.  About 50% of New Providence
based nursing staff in Public Heath  Clinics are involved.
"The Ministry of Health and the  Department of Public Health assures the
Bahamian populace that every effort is  being made to ensure that essential
health care services are minimally  disrupted.
"We request the Public's  cooperation in ensuring that patients come to the
Clinics for medical  emergencies only.  If you are not sure whether you have a
medical emergency  between the hours of 9:00AM and 5:00PM, please contact the
following numbers:
South Beach Health Centre - 392 2123;  Elizabeth  Estates Clinic - 324 2923 or
7; Flamingo Gardens Clinic - 361 6430/1; Fleming  Street Clinic - 322 6748 or 9;
Coconut Grove Clinic - 325 4013; Baillou Hill  Road Clinic - 323 5553;
Adolescent Health - 328 3248; Gambier  Clinic - 327  8354; Anns Town Clinic -
393 0300 /  393 0300; Fox  Hill Clinic - 324 -3255
"Please be advised that evening clinic for today will only be held at the 
Elizabeth Estates Clinic and the South Beach Health Centre. Limited services 
will be available only.  If you are not sure whether you have a medical 
emergency, please contact the South Beach Health Centre at  392 2123 or 
Elizabeth Estates Clinic at  324 2923 or 7
"The public is advised to stay  tuned to local media for daily updates.
"The Ministry of Health  apologizes for any inconvenience to the Public arising
from this action.  We  wish to assure the Public that the Ministry will continue
to provide medical  care for those in need."