The Department of Public Health Bahamas

⚠️🌡️ **HEAT WAVE ALERT – NORTHERN BAHAMAS & TURKS AND CAICOS** 🌡️⚠️

A **heat wave is expected to begin on Friday**, with **Excessive Heat Index** conditions forecast for the northern islands of The Bahamas, including:

📍 New Providence
📍 Grand Bahama
📍 Abaco
📍 Bimini
📍 Berry Islands
📍 Andros
📍 Eleuthera

These conditions mean that the combination of high temperatures and humidity could make it feel significantly hotter, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

Stay safe by:
💧 Drinking plenty of water throughout the day
🏠 Seeking cool or air-conditioned spaces whenever possible
☀️ Limiting strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest hours
👒 Wearing lightweight, light-coloured clothing and sun protection
👵 Checking on older adults, young children, and persons with chronic medical conditions
🚗 Never leaving children or pets unattended in vehicles

Take the necessary precautions and stay informed as conditions evolve.

**Go green, stay blue — healthier Bahamas, healthier you!** 🌴💙

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Wishing the nation a peaceful and blessed Whit Monday!
May today serve as a reminder of hope, togetherness, and the importance of caring for one another in our communities. From the Department of Public Health, have a safe and meaningful holiday. 🇧🇸🕊️

🩺 Most people don’t realize this… high blood pressure often has no warning signs.

That’s why hypertension is often called the “silent killer.” Many people may feel completely fine while their blood pressure is quietly affecting their heart, brain, and kidneys.

On World Hypertension Day, DPH encourages everyone to take small steps that can make a big difference:

🔹Drink more water
🔹Reduce salt and processed foods
🔹Stay physically active
🔹Get enough rest
🔹Check your blood pressure regularly

✨ Your health is worth paying attention to. Small lifestyle changes today can help protect your future.

💙👩🏽‍⚕️ Today, we celebrate the heart of healthcare; our nurses.

On International Nurses Day, the Department of Public Health proudly recognizes the compassionate, hardworking, and dedicated nurses who continue to care for, comfort, and advocate for our communities every single day.

Whether offering reassurance in difficult moments, providing lifesaving care, or going the extra mile for patients and families, nurses make an impact that reaches far beyond the walls of healthcare facilities.

To all nurses: your compassion does not go unnoticed, your sacrifices are appreciated, and your service truly makes a difference.✨

Help us celebrate our incredible nurses by sharing this post and tagging a nurse who has made a difference in your life.👏🏾

💐 Happy International Nurses Day!

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The Bahamas is currently experiencing an excessive heat wave, with temperatures feeling like 102-108°F. This can increase the risk of heat related illnesses.

To beat the heat:
✅ Stay hydrated
✅ Limit time in direct sunlight
✅ Check on loved ones
✅ Wear light, loose clothing

Stay cool, your health matters!

Join us in the conversation on men’s breast cancer awareness. Yes, men are at risk too but early detection saves lives.
Don’t miss our webinar this Thursday at 6:00pm and take charge of your health.

Sign up for this event by clicking the link below!

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VmUAtbCmSSu59SYHmm6L3Q