Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says workers at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital in Westmoreland continue to provide yeoman service despite grappling with overcrowding, storm-related damage and staffing shortage. During a tour of hospitals in the Western Region on January 23, which began in Mandeville, Manchester, and included Black River, St. Elizabeth, Dr. Tufton acknowledged the difficult...

Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH) in St. James is set to receive a significant boost in bed capacity over the next month, with 227 additional beds expected to come online to address severe overcrowding challenges at the facility. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, who toured several hurricane-affected hospitals on Saturday (January 24), informed that the facility will...

Falmouth Public General Hospital in Trelawny on Friday (January 23), received a cheque valued at US$21,000, to assist with post-hurricane melissa recovery efforts at the facility. The funds were raised and donated by Excellence Oyster Bay resort through the We Care FPGH (Falmouth Public General Hospital) Limited, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting the health facility. The donation comes as...

With children back in school, parents, guardians and teachers are being urged to reinforce basic public-health practices to reduce the risk of illness among students and staff, particularly during the gastroenteritis and flu seasons. In an interview with JIS News, Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, emphasised that proper hand hygiene remains one of the most effective...

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is expanding psychosocial support services across Westmoreland, to assist residents affected by the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, said the initiative forms part of a wider response being implemented in parishes impacted by the hurricane, with a focus on providing emotional and mental health support to...

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to reinforce peaceful conflict‑resolution practices and promote healthy behaviours among students as part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and productive school term. Health Promotion and Education Officer for Westmoreland, Gerald Miller, told JIS News that while conflicts are inevitable in school settings, they must never be resolved through violence, as this can...

New Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), Michael Stern, says he will be focused on upgrading and expanding healthcare infrastructure to meet the increased demand on health services in the region. SRHA is responsible for the management and operation of public health services in Manchester, Clarendon and St. Elizabeth, including a network of health centres and hospitals, within...