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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses the recent official opening of the Green Acres Police Station in the parish.

Infrastructure Improvements Coming for Green Acres

Infrastructure improvements are coming for Green Acres in St. Catherine, including the widening of Johnson Pen main road and upgrading of the draining system. Minister of Health and Wellness, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine West Central, Dr. the...

The Montego Bay Comprehensive (Type Five) Health Centre in St. James

Primary Healthcare Is Bedrock of Community Health – Minister

Medical Officer of Health for Westmoreland, Dr. Marcia Graham, speaks at the monthly meeting of the Westmoreland Municipal Corporation, in Savanna-la-Mar, on July 10.

Medical Officer Laments Occupation of Beds by Patients With Non-emergency Conditions

Clinical Coordinator at the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Delroy Fray (right) addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held at the agency’s regional office in Montego Bay, St. James on July 14. Looking on is WRHA’s Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator, Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell.

Jamaicans Cautioned Not to Rely Solely on Herbal Treatment

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (third right), and Member of Parliament for Clarendon North Central, Hon. Robert Morgan (third left), lead in the cutting of the ribbon for the official handover of the refurbished Darlow Health Centre, in Clarendon, on July 17. Others pictured (from left) are Public Health Nurse for the Mocho Health District, Anita Dwyer; Vice Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern; Director for Facilities Operations and Maintenance at the SRHA, Herschel Ismail; and Parish Manager for Clarendon Health Services, Joseph Grant.

Darlow Health Centre Renovated

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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth right) cuts the ribbon to mark the official opening and handover of the newly renovated sections of the Alexandria Community Hospital in St. Ann on Friday (July 18). He is joined by Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Western, Hon. Zavia Mayne (fourth left ) and other executives and administrators of the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA).

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Alexandria Community Hospital Renovations 80 Per Cent Complete

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Friday (July 18) officially handed over and toured the newly renovated sections of the Alexandria Community Hospital in St. Ann. The renovations, which were undertaken by the North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) at a cost of $212 million, are now 80 per cent completed. The upgrades were done...

Regional Physical Activity Specialist, Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Orane Gardner, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office on Monday (July 14).

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WRHA Revs Up Jamaica Moves to Combat NCDs

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...

Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator at Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held recently at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office.

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WRHA Celebrates Health Workers In July

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...

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Significant Progress Made in Compassionate Care – WRHA

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...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, goes through an exercise routine with students at a National School Moves Day event at Manchester High School in Mandeville in April 2024.

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Health Minister Encourages Jamaicans to ‘Keep Moving’

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...

Regional Priority Non-Communicable Diseases/Family Health Coordinator at Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), Dr. Marcia Johnson Campbell, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional Office, on Monday, July 14.

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Healthcare Professionals Encouraged to Take Greater Responsibility for Their Well-Being

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...

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Portland, St. Thomas Health Departments Offer Free Back-to-School Medicals

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...