As the Ministry of Health continues to push exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first six months of a child’s life, two mothers from Montego Bay are encouraging more mothers to take up the habit. They admit that while breastfeeding is not easy, it is worth the effort, as it provides significant benefits for the whole family. Stacey Goodwill, who...

The Government, through its recently launched ‘Boss Man’ campaign is intensifying efforts to increase awareness about prostate cancer and the need for men to get regular checks. Portfolio Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says the key message is for men 40 years and older, to “boss up” and make screening for the cancer a part of their annual medical...

Breast cancer survivor, Dr. Elorine Turner Pryce has turned her passion for healthy eating into a thriving business. Through her vegan food line, Eden Joy Whole Foods, she is on mission to promote the healing power of food, while earning an income. Dr. Turner Pryce, who was diagnosed with stage two invasive breast cancer five years ago at age 49,...

The Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP) III, substance misuse treatment initiative, has been providing individuals with an avenue for change and a second chance at life. One such beneficiary is Nordia Anderson, who, after learning she was to become a mother, decided it was time to seek help to address her struggles with substance abuse. The then 18-year-old, was...

Staff and patients at the George’s Plain Health Centre in Westmoreland, are welcoming the adoption of the centre, which was done under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Adopt – A – Clinic initiative. The George’s Plain Health Centre has been adopted by the Tyre Warehouse and will benefit from a three-year partnership with the company, which has committed $2.5...

Some 120 residents of St. James have benefited from free cataract surgeries performed by ophthalmologists attached to Canada Vision Care (CVC) and the United States-based Hawaiian Eye Foundation. The surgeries were conducted last month at the Community Vision Centre of Excellence Clinic at Albion Road, Montego Bay. The visit of the 18-member medical team was made possible through partnership between...

As the Ministry of Health and Wellness prepares for the 10th staging of the National Health Research Conference (NHRC), organisers are grateful for the achievements of the past and look towards the future, as the conference continues to be a source of direction for the work of the Ministry. Director, Epidemiological Research and Data Analysis Unit of the Ministry, which...

Scores of St. James residents converged at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre to take advantage of the services that were provided by the Feed the Fight Breast Cancer Charity’s International Cancer and Medical Mission Health Fair. The event, which was held on June 28, enabled persons to access several key services. These included paediatric care, eye care, blood pressure checks,...

Jamaicans living with lupus are being encouraged to join support groups, such as the Lupus Foundation, in order to benefit from practical advice and tips to help them cope with the condition. Consultant Rheumatologist at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Dr. Karel DeCeulaer, tells JIS News that lupus is a complex disease, with patients suffering pain and...