This clinic is held weekly at the South Beach Community Health Clinic from 9am – 3pm. Referrals are made to the clinic by the School Nurses, School Guidance Counselors, and Teachers.

Objectives

  1. To determine the total referrals to hospital:
    • X-ray.
    • Eye.
    • Specialty clinic.
    • Outpatients.
    • E.N.T.
    • Others- example:
      • School psychologist.
      • Gynaecology.
      • Obstetrics.
      • Psychiatric social worker.
      • Dietician.
  2. To document special conditions that may affect health and well-being:
    • Teenage pregnancy.
    • Drug abuse.
    • Sexual abuse.

Eligibility 

Any school child is eligible.

Process 
  1. Student participates in the medical examination.
  2. Student is referred to Children’s clinic.
  3. Parents call clinic to request appointment.
  4. Parent and child show up and participate in examination.
  5. Follow recommendations given.
Application Form(s) 

Not applicable

Supporting Documents 

Not applicable

Turn-around time 
This varies by individual case.
Deadline 
Not applicable
Related Fee(s) 

Not applicable

For more information please contact 

The Department of Public Health
Poncianna Hill Building, Meeting Street
P. O. Box N-3730
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 502-4892
Fax.(242) 502-4874
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
Health and Wellness, Ministry of
Poinciana Building Meeting & Augusta Street
P. O. Box N 3730
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
healthgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-4700 or 502-4877
Fax: (242) 502-4711
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, except public holidays
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