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Expat Exchange - Health Care in Paradise Island 2024
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Health Care in Paradise Island

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Health Care in Paradise Island: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Health Care in Paradise Island - Health Care in Paradise Island

The healthcare system in Paradise Island is a combination of public and private healthcare. The public healthcare system is called the National Health Insurance (NHI) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Paradise Island for minor medical emergencies and minor surgeries. The public hospitals in Paradise Island are generally well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Bahamas, however, expats and digital nomads typically use private hospitals for more serious medical emergencies and major surgeries. Private hospitals in Paradise Island are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Paradise Island

The most popular hospitals and clinics for expats in Paradise Island are:

  • Paradise Island Hospital (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island
  • Paradise Island Clinic (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island
  • Paradise Island Medical Center (private) - located in the heart of Paradise Island, specializes in cardiology

Emergency Services in Paradise Island

Paradise Island has ambulance services that can be called by dialing 911. The ambulance services are generally reliable and arrive quickly in most cases.

Health Insurance Companies in Paradise Island

The most popular private health insurers in Paradise Island are Bahamas Health Insurance and Bahamas Medical Insurance. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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