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Industrial Action by Bahamas Nurses Union leaves limited staff at Public Clinics

08 June, 2009
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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."

 

 

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on 10 June, 2009
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I think that it is both an EMBARRASSMENT and right down DISGUSTING that nurses have seen fit to literally abandon the lives of the Bahamian people for the almighty dollar! I'm sure that the nurses do deserve health insurance, but don't we all? We MUST recognize that the Bahamas Government CANNOT AFFORD IT! And as for nurses complaining that they don't "want to go in the same room with the patients they treat" as it was said in parliament... well arn't we all equal? What is so wrong with sharing a room with another sick Bahamian?
The "government" nurses of this country work very hard, especially in the Family Islands. However they must bear in mind that they are-CIVIL SERVANTS- here to serve the people of this country. Other civil servants want health insurance too, me being one of them, but i'm not going to go on strike, because I have enough sense to understand what is happening globally. We need to be on our hands and knees every day thanking God for A JOB!
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Lady J on 17 June, 2009
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When ya dumb ya dangerous! The next time you get sick (which I'm sure you will!) think about your comments after you've paid your private doctor hundreds of dollars or was checked into a trolley in A&E only to still turn around and need the nurse to clean the stool from your hip or the urine from your catheter plus still turn around and ask the nurse who you have no respect for "Nurse, explain to me what doctor said cause I don't get it"!!!!
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K on 19 June, 2009
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To Our Nurses, PLEASE don't giveup for the $$ they say you might get. We need you for ourselves and most for our kids.
Nothing like a good Nurse in your settlement. Lost Deanne in GTown due to natural demise.
We ALL Need Help
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