History

Lucayan Medical Centre was founded through the efforts of Dr. Robert Forsyth, with a mission to provide high-quality healthcare to the residents of Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas. In 1994, Dr. Marcus Bethel expanded this vision with the construction of a second building, further enhancing the Centre’s capacity to serve the community.

The administration of the Centre was assumed by Dr. Marcus C. Bethel. The ensuing years witnessed the growth of the Centre with continual upgrading of the physical premises, medical equipment, as well as the medical and support personnel.

The opening of Marcus H. Bethel Medical Pavilion marked an historic phase in the development of the Lucayan Medical Centre. The capabilities of the Centre were expanded to include an ambulatory surgical suite, laboratory and X-ray facilities, and special design features increased the efficiency and comfort of the physicians, staff and patients.

Lucayan Medical Centre celebrated twenty years of dedicated quality service to the northern Bahamas, offering a comprehensive multi-specialty ambulatory care facility and continuing its quest for excellence in health care.

Lucayan Medical Centre East was officially opened on 2nd July, 1994. This modern facility is designed to serve the growing needs of the Grand Bahama community in a highly professional and comfortable environment.

Catastrophic fire destroyed the Lucayan Medical Centre-West and the Marcus H. Bethel Medical Pavilion.

The construction of a state-of-the-art Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Centre commenced. An extension of the Lucayan Medical Centre-East, this facility is designed to provide Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT), Standard and Fluoroscopic X-rays, Mammography, Bone Densitometry, Ultrasonography, Electrocardiography (ECG), comprehensive Lab services, plus: Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitative services, Audiology, and Speech Therapy.

Lucayan Medical Centre celebrated 40 years of quality service to Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas. The Lucayan Medical Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Centre’s construction was completed in April 2008 and incorporates comprehensive state-of-the-art Diagnostic Imaging technologies, laboratory services and physiotherapy services.

Lucayan Medical Centre celebrates 45 years of quality service to Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas. MRI scanner (1.5 Tesla) service introduced to Grand Bahama.

Lucayan Medical Centre celebrates 50 years of quality service to Grand Bahama and the Northern Bahamas. Encouraging patients to become pro-active in their own health as they journey towards optimal wellness, the Lucayan Medical Centre promotes lifestyle changes with the introduction of the Personalized Nutrition and Wellness program to their high quality health care services.