FirstCare Medical Plan is an affordable health care plan that offers members access to primary health care.
Regular primary care visits help to prevent major medical issues and promote healthy living.
• You cannot be turned down for the plan.
• No health exam required. Just sign up!
• Doctor visits for primary care at no charge.
• No co-payment, deductible or claim form required at participating doctor’s office. Just show your card along with I.D.
• Small fee for some procedures.
Discounts On:
• Specialist Procedures
• Lab Tests & Diagnostic Imaging (X-Rays)
• MRI & Ultrasound
• Dental
• Prescription Drugs
• Child Development
• Vision
FirstCare Medical Plan Costs
Adults (18 yrs & older): $30 per month
Each Child: $20 per month
Note: Other family members can be added as Dependents
How to sign up and become a member:
1. Complete simple application form.
2. Sign up for Salary Deduction or Pay 3 months at a time.
3. No Medical Required.
Grand Bahama Members: Keep these important numbers on hand in the event you need them.
Your health and wellness are our top priority and we are here to serve you. Our team remains ready to serve you via phone, email or through our website. Please call us directly in Nassau at 357-7174 or 821-6849 or in Freeport at 357-5041. #covid19bahamas
We stand with our fellow Bahamians and encourage all to join this initiative today
Important Information from The Bahamas Pharmaceutical Association
As the most common cancer in men, Prostate Cancer can be successfully treated if detected early.
The chances of developing Prostate Cancer increase with age and weight gain, so be sure to get regular Prostate Exams the older you get and to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle.
If you are a man who has trouble urinating, noticed a decreased force in the stream of your urine, have blood in your semen, experience discomfort in the pelvic area and bone pain, experience erectile dysfunction, or if you have a family history of Breast or Prostate Cancer, it is highly recommended that you schedule a visit with FirstCare's Urologist Dr. Joseph Evans in New Providence, or any of our General Practitioners in Grand Bahama.
"I would recommend others use the FirstCare Plan because it offers a wider range of private healthcare options, private doctors, discounted prescriptions, dental and vision."
Honored as one of the 100 most distinguished African-American scientists of the 20th Century, there's no doubt why Emmett Chappelle is today's #ManCrushMonday! In 1958, while at the Research Institute in Baltimore, Chappelle helped to create a safe food supply for astronauts after having discovered that one-celled plants such as algae can convert carbon dioxide to oxygen.
What better day to sign up for the most affordable and convenient medical plan around? Become a member today by visiting our website to gain full access to our more than 60 Specialists and General Physicians!
Packed with vitamins K, C, B5, B6, E and with potassium and folate, the Avocado is a #superfood that will keep your body fueled for the long run! Try your hand this weekend with this easy and healthy Mexican Penne with Avocado recipe that's sure to keep you full but light!
The next time you're on a plane and you press a button to grab your flight attendant's attention, think of today's #WomanCrushWednesday! In 1888, Miriam E. Benjamin was granted a patent for her invention of a gong and signal chair. The chair's key feature was its notification system which allowed the seated individual to press a button that would light up and emit a sound that would signal a nearby attendant. This was used mostly in restaurants, but was the inspiration for similar inventions that came after.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that mainly affects women of a reproductive age. Symptoms include:
1. Irregular or Non-Existent Periods
2. Excess Androgen - High levels of testosterone in the forms of excess facial and body hair or severe acne or male-pattern baldness
...3. Polycystic Ovaries - Ovaries fail to function regularly
If you, or any woman you know, are experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule a visit with our New Providence OBGYN, Dr. Lorne Charles or our Freeport OBGYN, Dr. Michael Parkinson.
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🎶 Age een nuttin' but a numba! You're just as old as you feel! 🎶 The legendary Bahamian musician Ronnie Butler was right. In this episode of our health series Tic-Toc: 60 Sec w/Doc, FirstCare provider Dr. Bethel gives valuable tips to slow down aging.
Smiling isn't only for selfies (although a good selfie has the power to make you smile BIG!)
Here are 3 extra benefits of smiling:
1. Improves Your Mood: When you're feeling down force a smile! It may lead to a genuine smile soon after, and also help with anxiety and depression.
...2. Lowers Blood Pressure: Laughing exercises the heart muscles, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease.
3. Relieves Stress: Smiling and laughing more often, whether you're happy or not, helps your body deal with stress and pain more effectively. "
See More"Going grocery shopping today? Be sure to add apples to your list!
Here are 3 reasons why an 🍎 a day really does keep the doctor away!
1. Apples contain Pectin which is a soluble fiber that lowers blood pressure and blood glucose. They can also lower the levels of ""bad"" cholesterol in the body.
...2. Apples contain Vitamin C which boosts immunity and helps maintain overall health.
3. Apples can also reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and asthma, as they are rich in phytonutrients, speficially vitamins A & E and beta carotene."
See More"What's in your tummy? Before you head out for lunch today, remember food is fuel. Feed your body what it needs to run like the champion you are!
Give this healthy and super yummy recipe a try!