Understanding what primary health care is, can be helpful to someone who is not sure whether or not they need it. Since each person is unique, there are a variety of conditions a patient may need treatment for. This is why we strive to customize the treatment to the patient’s needs. The full benefits package can be found below:
A primary care provider is your long-term health partner, providing complete health care across your lifespan. Through regular wellness visits and routine physicals, they become familiar with your overall health and can offer treatment options that are best suited to your needs. They can catch potential problems early before they become serious or life-threatening. They can help you avoid trips to the emergency room and hospital stays by being the first to treat any health problems that may arise. They know when you need more advanced care and will refer you to specialists they trust.
NHI Bahamas provides access to prenatal care to ensure that mother and baby are healthy during pregnancy. Regular prenatal care throughout your pregnancy includes:
Infants are also eligible for Primary Care visits upon enrolment, this includes:
Healthy kids are happy kids, and the NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package includes services to help keep your kids healthy. From 24 months to 12 years, your children will receive regular Primary Care visits for:
Under the NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package, teens can receive:
Men have an elevated risk of developing certain illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, and prostate disease. The NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package helps with the prevention and management of these diseases:
Women have unique health care needs, with reproductive health and disease prevention at the center. The NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package helps women take control of their health by providing:
Adults over 50 receive additional benefits to ensure healthy aging. Older Bahamians receive:
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death amongst Bahamians. Preventative measures, including regular screening, can help identify cancer at the early stages before it becomes more serious. The NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package covers:
Did you know that 1 in 4 Bahamians have elevated blood sugar levels that suggest they are at risk for diabetes? Additionally, 80% of Bahamians are overweight, which significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes.
The NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package can help you prevent or manage diabetes through:
Did you know that 16% of Bahamians aged 25-64 have high cholesterol and one-third have high blood pressure?
It is important to know how to prevent or manage high cholesterol and high blood pressure. The NHI Bahamas Primary Care Benefits Package help patients through:
With NHI Bahamas, eligible persons no longer have to pay for certain lab tests to find out if they are sick. This includes:
