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.

Any school child is eligible.

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.

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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