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Cardiac Centre at Children’s Hospital by Mid-2017

By: , March 18, 2017
Cardiac Centre at Children’s Hospital by Mid-2017
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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, cuddles heart patient, little Sashanique ahead of her surgery, which is being done as part of a Chain of Hope-sponsored medical mission to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Looking on (from left) are Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Dr Sharrone Forrester; Vice President of Quality, Edwards Lie Science, Mark Gayle; CEO, Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan, and Director, Gift of Life Florida. Heidi Hess.

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The cardiac centre at the Bustamante Hospital for Children is scheduled for completion by the middle of 2017.

This was disclosed by Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, following a meeting with a Chain of Hope-funded medical mission team from the Congenital Heart Institute of Florida, which is in the island to perform cardiac surgeries.   

“Despite several delays, we will see to the completion of the facility, because, ultimately, it is about the interest of the children that we serve, and we are almost there,” the Minister said.

He said that the appropriate build-out will follow and he is hoping that the first case will be seen in the facility by mid-year.        

The Minister expressed gratitude to Chain of Hope and the other partners for the resources that have gone into the project.        

“I respect and value their efforts, and we’ve been working together to enhance those collaborative efforts; firstly to complete the cardiac facility here, which will be the only one of its kind in the region,” he said.        

The Minister also used the opportunity to thank Chain of Hope and its partners for several other areas of support that it has provided for Jamaica over the years.   He highlighted the current one-week medical mission, where 10 surgeries are being done for patients.            

Dr. Tufton noted that the charity organisation has contributed in other ways, such as upgrading and training of medical personnel.

For her part, Chief Executive Officer of Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan, said that her organisation seeks to support the development of a Jamaican cardiac programme not only for the children of Jamaica but also the wider area.

“We have aspirations for Jamaica to be the hub for cardiac service for children in the region, and that’s what we are aiming to do, along with our partners, with this cardiac centre,” she said.  

Last Updated: March 18, 2017

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