Long Island Seeks Change to a broken Healthcare System
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#201
I am signing because I am a Long Island and we have been suffering and forgotten for far too long. We NEED BETTER!!! Why are we putting in a government that doesn’t do anything for us?Taquan Pinder (Long Island, 2022-01-25)
#202
I am signing because I have family living there and their lives MATTER TOO!Andrea Watkins (Abaco, 2022-01-25)
#203
Our citizens deserve betterCeline Lotmore Jones (Nassau, 2022-01-25)
#220
We are all hurting , we need change now!!!Mary Knowles (Nassau, 2022-01-25)
#222
My son was hit by a drunk driver in Long Island.Linda Chestnut (Freeport, 2022-01-25)
#226
I’m signing this petition because the healthcare in Long Island needs to be better and some of my family members have been affected by this.Mikhail Cartwright (Nassau, 2022-01-25)
#231
Francies CartwrightFrancies Cartwright (Long island, 2022-01-25)
#236
This is concerning and better needs to be done to serve the Bahamian people and tourists for that matter that could be potentially exposed to similar fates.Kristoph Carey (Ewa Beach, 2022-01-26)
#240
We are tired!Gidget Burrows (Long island, 2022-01-26)
#241
Outer islands have been crippled by years of neglect by the central government.Tayte Adderley (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#242
I'm signing because I am Long Island born and work in medical field. Every family Island should have the resources to give adequate healthcare. The family islands are strong and an community, give them the resources and it shall happen.Jennifer Halscott (Saint Petersburg, 2022-01-26)
#247
We need better, we need change !Danielle Knowles (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#252
I agree that the family islands should have these facilities as well as New Providence so that in any event an accident happens, injured people do not have to wait hours just to be cared for, and end up being failed like Manoli was. The family islands are apart of The Bahamas too and should include these things just as Nassau does.Paige Wells (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#256
My daughter, parents, grandparents, aunts and uncle live on Long Island and we deserve the same treatment that is offered quickly to persons that live in Nassau!Gabrielle Knowles (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#265
Family islanders need expedient access to emergency health careKathryn de Souza (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#270
Wishing for a better health team system in Long IslandKnia Adderley (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#274
No more lives need to be lost!!!Renoula Knowles (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#282
The people in every one of our islands matter and should be treated with respect.Jessica Wells (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#283
Government need to make a difference with healthcare in family islandsAdrian Burrows (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#289
Long Island is my hometown & for far too long we have suffered we need help & we need it now.💕🙏🙏Mary Cartwright (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#291
Emergency health care is not a luxury nor is it something that only cities should have. Our islands need it too. It is unconscionable that Family islanders have to depend on air lift to get the kind of emergency treatment Nassauvians take for granted. Change it this term.Nicolette Bethel (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#296
The written petition says it all. No need to add. I have enjoy this beautiful island for 16 years. I have paid my taxes, supported all business, gave to various causes, and would do it all over again without a second thought. But, this tragedy is beyond any tragedy that has occurred on this island. I feel that Long Island is like a child without a parent. Left to fend on its own. In this day and age there is no reason why this island does not deserve the same care and attention as any of the islands on the Bahamian chain. Healthcare is paramount! This plea will be one which I will follow. And, it will be interesting to see the outcome.Diane Kantor (Lake Mary, 2022-01-26)
#297
Long Island is my home. I've now made it the home for my family also. Situations like this can happen to ANYONE, and it's time for a change! #OurLivesMatterToo #LLLMTMKatrina Oliver (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#299
my cousin was one in the accident && it's true that Long Island needs a better health care system .Ashanti Pratt (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#301
Manoli could have seen his 19th birthday.Michelle Rickman (Thompson Bay, 2022-01-26)
#311
I'm signing this petition because another death stemming from illness or injury, such as what occurred this past weekend, should not be repeated.For too long, Bahamian citizens who live in the family Islands and who contribute to funding the government by paying exorbitant taxes have had their quality of life, health, and safety ignored.
We are now in the 21st century. It's time for the Bahamian government and its elected officials to prioritize the citizens. It is unconscionable that in 2022, the out isands
1. Don't have more than one doctor, if any at all.
2. Don't have preposition and on duty 24 /7 emergency care and evacuation transport either to Nassau or trauma center in South Florida.
Far too many Bahamians in the family Islands have died needlessly and all because the Bahamian government officials have reneged on the oath taken with hand on the Bible, and failed in their duties and responsibilities to the citizenry, to ensure in times of emergencies, the medical resources needed to stabilize, treat, and evacuate acutely ill and trauma patients, have been prioritized and put in place for when needed.
Hazel Johnson (JACKSONVILLE, 2022-01-26)
#312
My cousin Amber constantakis lost her son Manoli recently in a car accident and a proper health facility or hospital could have saved her sons life.Roberto Pedrini (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#317
The love of my people on Long Island.Joseph Darville (Freeport, 2022-01-26)
#319
Our Political leaders leaves much to be desired! The ambulance for Long Island seemed to have been a vote getting ploy! Just hear the ambulance is on the boat! A little too late! Our MP needs to be recalled! The road in the North is another trade guy! Let’s petition for it’s repair at the same time!Elijah A Knowles (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#324
I'm signing because we as a people here on LGI deserve adequate health care through a properly equipped and functioning clinic/ facility. For far too long, has our Island Clinic been understaffed and its staff over worked. Left to operate with barely even the basic supplies and necessary equipment. Overwhelmed in the face of emergency situations knowing what is expected but not having the means to do what needs to be done, by the grace of God managing with the little they have to operate.Our lives matter and everyone here deserves to have access to proper health care. It is not the tax paying citizens problem that the proper infrastructure is not in place and maintained. We should not have to foot the bill for a Medevac flight because the proper care is not afforded to us on our Island that is a part of this country. A flight though despite many pays for still does not arrive in time to save your life! Proper management and care should be given to this long ongoing situation that has affected many, greatly. Please do not continue to leave us out of sight and mind because our lives do matter. Our children matter.
Stop making excuses and start putting peoples lives, our lives, our children’s lives above everything else!
Amanda Treco Carroll (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#327
We need modern medicine and facilities on Long IslandCathy Klady Darville (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#328
This is long overdue.Brooke Knowles (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#331
Every citizen on every Island of the Bahamas should have good and reliable access to health care benefits especially in case of emergencies. It is not fair that only the capital city,Nassau only has this advantage.Tenecia Scott (Nassau, 2022-01-26)
#333
I agree that the system is broken and we demand change. Enough is enough and Long Islanders are tired of accepting scraps from the government. Family island lives matter too!Molly Darville (Long Island, 2022-01-26)
#334
WE Bahamians need the MANDATORY RIGHTS AS HUMAN BEINGS , RIGHTS TO PROPER HEALTH CARE, SENSIBLE ROADS, WATER IN ALL SETTLEMENTS, EDUCATED STAFF! NO CURRY FAVORING FOR ANYONE!Yanni Constantakis (new providence, 2022-01-26)
#336
I am signing because I still have lots of family living there and I visit often. There need to be quality healthcare on ALL family islands not just Nassau and Freeport. (If you could call it that in Freeport). Not everyone could afford an emergency flight into Nassau.Liz Strachan (Freeport, 2022-01-27)
#337
I live on Long Island, and I want better medical equipment & treatment available in the Out Islands.Susan Lowe (Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#340
It is a shame that in 2022 we must still wait hours!!! To get help to the island. One life saved is a great accomplishment! Get with the modern times!!! This is no longer the 60s!Phylicia Ritchie (South Beach, 2022-01-27)
#341
We, Long Islanders, deserve better!!Shannen Knowles (Abaco, 2022-01-27)
#342
Things must change for Long IslandShenique Pratt (Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#343
I’m signing because I feel a lot of things should have went differently with what happened. I feel that the healthcare system should be a lot more improved than it is to try to prevent these occurrences.Diana Lowe (Abaco, 2022-01-27)
#349
I care!Jason Jones (Long island, 2022-01-27)
#352
I agree with this petition and is long overdueMaria Burrows (Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#353
Im signing this petition because the fellow islanders need to do betterAbrianna Knowles (Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#363
My family and friends I've on Long Island and they deserve better!Adell Cartwright Debarbo (Big Pine Key, FL, 2022-01-27)
#364
I’m signing because change needs to happen for the safety of Long Island residents.Jamie Farrington (Nassau, 2022-01-27)
#365
Something needs to be done!!Amy Cartwright (Nassau, 2022-01-27)
#366
This is a serious matter for my hometown, it saddens me that long island dont have the proper health care system and facilities in place to save lives when a serious matter like this occur... 27.1.22Robyn Fernander-Flowers (Exuma, 2022-01-27)
#367
I'm signing this because I agree with everything this is saying and there really has to be a change. This is beyond ridiculous in 2022!Chuck Fox (Stella Maris, 2022-01-27)
#376
A sufficient medical staff and support should be provided for the safety of the family island residents.Paola Knowles (Norwalk, 2022-01-27)
#380
Out Islands need to be prioritized, changes in healthcare and overall maintenance of our out islands is LONG OVERDUETonesa Monae Munnings (Freeport, 2022-01-27)
#381
to support my friend alexis.Makaih Symonette (Nassau, 2022-01-27)
#389
I have been on Long Island for nineteen years.....during that time, I can name the lives that could have been saved with emergency medical care. I understand that these services are costly., but, just last year, over $2,000,000 was spent in North Long Island on a wonderful (and unnecessary) road and bridge (lovely and unnecessary) when those funds could have been used to, simply said, save lives,.Susan L Koster (Stella Maris, Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#390
We need a change!Darcy Knowles (Long island, 2022-01-27)
#392
I am in total agreement with Shannen.. We cannot play politics with peoples lives...A proper health care system should be top priority on any island. Just put ourselves in the shoes off these families who suffered this tragedy.Kingsley Edgecombe (Long Island, 2022-01-27)
#396
This is an issue that should have been addressed a long time ago. It is a shame that it still persists. If it’s a New Day, let us see the results.Omar Smith (Nassau, 2022-01-28)
#398
I believe there needs to be major change in the healthcare system in the bahamas. As well as in the people we employ in healthcare servicesAsia King (new providence, 2022-01-28)