The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is intensifying efforts to combat lifestyle-related diseases across western Jamaica through an expanded rollout of the ‘Jamaica Moves’ programme. This initiative is being spearheaded by the WRHA’s Health Promotion and Education team, with focused strategies to promote physical activity and healthier living. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is celebrating the sterling contribution of its heathcare staff across the parishes of St. James, Trelawny, Hanover and Westmoreland during July. The month-long recognition is in observation of Healthcare Workers’ Month, which serves to honour the dedicated men and women working in every area of the country’s health sector. These include doctors, nurses, public...

Clinical Coordinator for the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray, says significant progress has been made in compassionate care within hospitals across the region. Dr. Fray, who was speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James, on July 14, said the same can also be said about...

With physical activity offering important health benefits, Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is imploring more Jamaicans to “keep moving”. In a recent message, the Minister said that being active is important to healthy weight management, contributes to improvement in quality of sleep, reduces stress, increases focus, and enhances mood and energy levels. Citing the World...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is calling on healthcare professionals to take greater responsibility for their own health and well-being. Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator at WRHA, Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell, said that alongside taking care of patients, healthcare workers must also practise self-care. She was addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s...

Parents in St. Thomas and Portland are being encouraged to take advantage of the special dates announced by the parishes’ health departments to take their children for free back-to-school health checks. Medical Officer of Health for the parish, Dr. D’Oyen Smith, said that school medicals will be offered at the Yallahs Baptist Church on Saturday, July 26. Residents of Seaforth...

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, is urging residents to take precautions to protect themselves from the summer heat.  Addressing a meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (July 10), she cautioned against prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours, encouraging persons to limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.  “Summer is...