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The staggering cost of emergency medical air evacuations from the island to the mainland
The lack of a proper emergency medical facility on Ambergris Caye continues to be the main factor for costly evacuations via air from the island to the nearest hospital in Belize City, particularly at night.
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San Pedro Red Cross hosts first blood drive of the year
A total of 12 pints of blood were collected on Saturday, February 3rd, during the first blood drive of the year held at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Donates Equipment to the Central Medical Laboratory of Belize to Improve Testing for Viruses
Yesterday, the Central Medical Laboratory of Belize received from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a thermocycler for real-time testing as well as initial supplies and support for training, valued at approximately USD $150,000.
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WHO issues Yellow Fever Travel Advisory; Belize not on list
While WHO has issued a travel advisory due to an ongoing yellow fever epidemic in several countries, Belize is not included in the list.
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Health Corner: Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, means that the hinge connecting the upper and lower jaw isn't working properly.
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Health Corner: Periodontal (Gum) Disease
Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to serious disease that results in major damage to the soft tissue and bone that support the teeth.
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Stanford Eye Clinic hosts final clinic for the year
Stanford Eye Clinic held its last clinic for the year from Sunday, December 10th to the 14th at the San Pedro Lions Club Eye Clinic located at the Lion’s Den in San Pedro.
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San Pedro AIDS Commission celebrates World AIDS Day; Felix Ayuso awarded by NAC
On Saturday, December 2nd, the San Pedro AIDS Commission and the National AIDS Commission/Island Committee (NAC Island Committee) hosted their annual World AIDS Day Awareness Fair at the Lions Den.