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Health Care in Paradise Island

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

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.

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