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Public Information Manager at the National Health Fund (NHF), Rosemarie Lee (right), and Health Promotions Officer at the NHF, Rosemarie Stewart (left), interact with citizens attending the Caribbean Wellness Day activities at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Saturday (September 14).

Caribbean Wellness Day Staged in Ocho Rios

MONTEGO BAY - Scores of persons participated in the Caribbean Wellness Day activities and received free health screening, as well as counselling on various health issues on Saturday (September 14) at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre, in Ocho Rios, St....

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (right), addressing Friday’s (Sept. 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Jamaica marks this year’s commemoration on Saturday, September 14, with a slate of activities at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, under the theme: “‘Love your body, treat your body right”. Listening keenly are: National Health Fund (NHF) Public Information Manager, Rosemarie Lee (left); and North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) Chairman, Leon Gordon.

Health Safeguards Urged For Jamaica’s Young People

Director of Health Promotion and Education at the Ministry of Health, Takese Foga, provides information on activities for Caribbean Wellness Day 2013, at the media launch held on Friday (September 6), at Rooms on the Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

Caribbean Wellness Day for Ocho Rios on September 14

National Health Fund (NHF) Public Information Manager, Rosemarie Lee, speaking during Friday’s (September 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Jamaica marks this year’s commemoration on Saturday, September 14, with a slate of activities at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre in Ocho Rios, under the theme: “‘Love your body, treat your body right”.

National Health Fund Advocating Healthy Habits for Children

Health Minister, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, addressing Friday’s (Sept. 6) launch of Caribbean Wellness Day 2013, at the Rooms on the Beach Resort, in Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Activities marking Caribbean Wellness Day 2013 are slated for Saturday, September 14, at the Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios.

Healthier Lifestyles Urged to Prevent Non – Communicable Diseases

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Health Ministry Seeks Breastfeeding Supporters for Mothers

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is calling for breastfeeding supporters who will help mothers establish and sustain the practice of exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months. "Anyone can become a breastfeeding supporter; we will train you and give you the requisite information," the Director of Nutrition Services in the Ministry, Mrs. Sharmaine Edwards told reporters at a recent JIS...

13 years ago Health & Wellness

National Breastfeeding Week from September 15 to 21

Jamaica will mark National Breastfeeding Week from September 15 to 21 under the theme:‘Support Breastfeeding: Working Closely with Mothers’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank held on September 12 at the agency’s head office in Kingston, Director of Nutrition Services at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Sharmaine Edwards, noted that the week will highlight the importance of breastfeeding in the...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, speaks at the recent groundbreaking ceremony for expansion of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Take Advantage of NHF Screenings

Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson, has called on Jamaicans to take advantage of the screening services provided by the fund for early detection and treatment of chronic conditions. “The NHF continues to encourage persons to take responsibility for their own health, and we do assist with screening activities. Twice weekly, we conduct free screening...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, reports on developments in improving cancer treatment locally, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the St. Ann Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on August 30.

13 years ago Health & Wellness

Talks Advanced for Acquisition of Cancer Treatment Machines- Dr. Ferguson

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, says that discussions are advanced with a leading Canadian hospital for the acquisition of equipment to improve cancer treatment in the public health sector. He said that during a recent visit to Canada, he was able to make “significant progress” with the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for the supply of two Linear Accelerator...

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson (3rd left), participates in the breaking of ground for expansion of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann on August 30. Others (from left) are: Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Fund (NHF), Everton Anderson; Member of Parliament for North East St. Ann, Shahine Robinson; Chairman of the North Eastern Regional Health Authority (NERHA), Leon Gordon; Consultant Anaesthesiologist at the hospital, Dr. Peter Scarlett; and Project Manager, Everald Samuels.

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St. Ann’s Bay Hospital to be Expanded at a Cost of $140 Million

Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, on Friday, August 30, broke ground for the expansion of the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann at a cost of $140 million. The project, which is being funded by the National Health Fund (NHF), will provide additional theatre facility and recovery area, and improve overall care to patients. Phase one...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS), Yulit Gordon, address a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank held recently, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.

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Men Over 40 Urged To Get Screened For Prostate Cancer

With the increase in the number of men being diagnosed with prostate cancer locally, the Jamaica Cancer Society (JCS) is urging Jamaican men over 40 years, to get their prostate screening checks done annually, in order to facilitate early detection and treatment if diagnosed. The appeal comes as the society marks September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month under the theme:...

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Schools Must Not Admit Children Who Are Inadequately Immunised – Health Ministry

With only a few days left before the new school year begins, the Ministry of Health is urging schools - including nurseries, day-care and early childhood centres- not to admit children who are inadequately immunized for their age. In an interview with JIS News, Programme Development Officer of the Family Health Services Unit at the Ministry, Dr. Yvonne Munroe, says the...