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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton. (FILE)

Gov’t to Spend up to $400 Million to Relocate Ventilation System at Cornwall Regional

Up to $400 million is to be spent to begin the replacement of the ventilation system at the Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James, which has been the source of noxious fumes affecting staff and patients. This was disclosed...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Robert Montague (right), in dialogue with Executive Director of the Private Security Regulation Authority (PSRA), Rosalyn Campbell, after the announcement of the self-contributory health insurance scheme for security guards through Guardian Life, in November last year. (File photo)

Seminar on Health Insurance for Security Guards March 4

Representative of the Jamaica Coalition for Tobacco Control Mrs. Kay Morrish-Cooke of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica points out the ravages of smoking on the body to students at the Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum held in February 23 at the Courtleigh auditorium.

Jamaica Cancer Society Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Practices among Youth

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (2nd right), greets Keith Simpson who was at Everybody’s Pharmacy on Slipe Road to fill his prescription. At left is another patient, Althea Brown. Occasion was the launch of the Kingston leg of the Public Sector Pharmacy Partner Pilot Programme on Tuesday (February 28) at the pharmacy’s Slipe Road offices. Looking on at right is Clinical Pharmacist at Everybody’s Pharmacy, Dr. Ernestine Watson.

Six Kingston Pharmacies Sign on to Public-Sector Partner Programme

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Custos of St. Catherine, Rev. Jeffery McKenzie, at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Mary’s Field Housing Development in Kitson Town, St. Catherine, on February 28. At centre is West Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament and Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Police Post to be Built in West Central St. Catherine

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Heart Foundation Stages CPR Training

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica hosted a successful training session in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on February 25 at its Beechwood Avenue head office, in Kingston. In an interview with JIS News, Training Coordinator at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Alonzo Mothersill, said the training was for non-medical persons, adding that it would equip such persons with life-saving skills that could...

Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Deborah Chen.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

HFJ Urges Sudden Cardiac Arrest Screening for Student Athletes

The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) is urging parents and school officials to take responsibility for the screening of student athletes in order to detect risks for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). “It is important to get the children screened and not wait for somebody else to pay for it,” said the HFJ’s Executive Director, Deborah Chen. She pointed out that...

Professor Marvin Reid addresses a JIS Think Tank on the relationship between nutrition and cancer .

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Proper Nutrition Reduces the Risk of Cancer

Acting Director of the Caribbean Institute for Health Research at the University of the West Indies Professor Marvin Reid, is reiterating the need for persons to pay close attention to the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Speaking in an interview with JIS News on behalf of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Professor Reid said nutrition plays a role both as...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Prepared to Solve Problems Affecting Cornwall Regional Hospital

Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton says the Ministry, is prepared to solve the problems affecting the Cornwall Regional Hospital, in St. James. He was addressing a town hall meeting at the Montego Bay Civic Centre on February 23, to address concerns over the safety of the 43-year old health facility. For several months, staff have been complaining...

Youth Empowerment Officer at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Ruth Lawrence (right), addresses students from the Waterford High School attending the Jamaica Cancer Society’s 7th annual Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum, which was held under the theme ‘Mek Wi Talk Round 2’. The forum was held on February 23 at the Courtleigh Auditorium, in Kingston.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Students Take Part in Anti-Tobacco Forum

Scores of high-school students participated in the Jamaica Cancer Society’s seventh annual Anti-Tobacco Youth Forum, held on February 23 under the theme: ‘Mek Wi Talk Round 2’. The forum, held at the Courtleigh Auditorium in Kingston, formed part of the Society’s ongoing public-awareness campaign in the fight against tobacco usage by young persons. At the event, presentations were made by...

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry Committed to Resolving Situation at Cornwall Regional

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the Ministry is committed to resolving problems associated with noxious fumes emanating from the ventilation system at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay. “We have put in place an arrangement to do environmental testing in different sections of the facility,” he said. “We will also provide medical care to those...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Chris Tufton, addresses the opening ceremony of the 53rd national convention of the Jamaica Dental Association (JDA), held on February 17 at the Hilton Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, St. James.

9 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Ministry to Intensify Dental Sealant Programme

The Ministry of Health will be intensifying its programme in primary schools, aimed at reducing dental cavities in children. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Christopher Tufton, said that come March, the dental sealant programme will be focused on students preparing for the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). He said the objective is to reach them before high school when there is...