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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, addresses a special awards banquet for healthcare workers at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston, on Friday (November 25).

SERHA Honours Healthcare Workers and Stakeholders

By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, November 28, 2022

Several healthcare workers and stakeholders have been recognised by the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) for sterling performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The awardees, who represent various areas of...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, speaking in the House of Representatives on November 22.

Contract Approved for Electronic Health Record Management System

By: Latonya Linton, November 23, 2022

Past President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Jamaica, Dr. Ernestine Watson, addresses a JIS Think Tank on activities for Pharmacy Week 2022, which is being observed from November 20 to 26.

Pharmacy Week Public Forum

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, November 23, 2022

Health & Wellness 3 years ago Animal Assisted Recovery Pilot Project at Bustamante Hospital
By: Latonya Linton, November 23, 2022
Health & Wellness 3 years ago Jamaica Observes World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
By: Peta- Gay Hodges, November 21, 2022
Health & Wellness 3 years ago Compassionate Care Helps to Improve Health Outcomes – Dr. Tufton
By: GARFIELD L. ANGUS, November 20, 2022

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ounding President of the Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) of New Jersey, Dr. Rudolph Willis (third left) is presented with a special award by CMM President, Dr. Winston Scott (second right), at the organisation’s 25th anniversary gala held in Totowa, New Jersey on November 5. Also showing off their awards (from left) are: founding members Anita Fullerton; Margaret Douglas and Hugh Barton.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Caribbean Medical Mission Lauded For 25 Years Of Service

The Caribbean Medical Mission (CMM) of New Jersey is being commended for 25 years of community and international outreach. The organisation was founded by a group of Jamaican doctors, who...

By: JAMAICAN EMBASSY, WASHINGTON DC, November 20, 2022

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Senator Calls For Increased Public Education on Dangers of Drug Abuse

Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, is calling for increased public education aimed at engaging youngsters in discussion and information-sharing on the dangers of drug use. Speaking in the Senate on...

By: CHRIS PATTERSON, November 20, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), in discussion with Director at United States (US) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Emily Kainne Dokubo (centre), and Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Karen Webster-Kerr, at the 13th Annual National Health Conference, today (November 16), at the AC Marriot Hotel in New Kingston.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Researchers Urged to Focus on Findings That Encourage Change Through Advocacy

Health researchers are being urged by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, to place emphasis on findings that encourage behavioural change through advocacy. The Minister, who...

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 17, 2022

Research Analyst at the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Uki Atkinson, addresses an NCDA town hall at West Jamaica Conference Centre in Mount Salem, St. James, on Tuesday, November 15.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

NCDA to Conduct Research on Substance Use Early 2023

The National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) will be undertaking research in 2023 to determine the extent of access to and use of substances among the population. The research comes...

By: Okoye Henry, November 17, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes a statement in the House of Representatives on November 15.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

$950 Million Allocated to CODE CARE Project

A total of $950 million has been allocated to the CODE CARE project, with most of the funding going to the renovation and upgrade of nine operating theatres at four...

By: Latonya Linton, November 16, 2022

Coordinator for Diabetes Day Activities in St. James, Nurse Heather McGrath (right) and other members of the St James Public Health Department, worship at the Lighthouse of Faith Ministries International church in Montego Bay, on Sunday, November 13, to mark World Diabetes Day on Monday, November 14. They are (from left) Case Manager, Renee Porter; Customer Service Representative, Juvana Antonio; Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Semoi Poyser, and Psychiatric Nursing Aide, Ishalee McDonald. World Diabetes Day was observed this year under the theme ‘Education to Protect Tomorrow’.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Jamaicans Urged to Place More Emphasis on Prevention of Diabetes

Jamaicans have been urged to place more emphasis on the prevention, detection and treatment of diabetes. The call was made by Diabetes Day Activities Coordinator for St. James, Nurse Heather...

Wife of the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, addresses the Issa Trust Foundation’s benefit concert in Manhattan, New York, on November 12.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

US$417,000 Raised to Build Paediatric Clinic in St. Ann

The Issa Trust Foundation has raised US$417,000 from a benefit concert held in New York on November 12 to assist in building a paediatric clinic in St. Ann. The funds...

By: Garwin Davis, November 15, 2022

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses health workers and other stakeholders at a function to announce a $200-million upgrade of the Ocho Rios Health Centre, St. Ann, on November 11. The event took place at the Ocho Rios Health Centre, Graham Street, Ocho Rios.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Ocho Rios Health Centre to be Upgraded at A Cost of $200 Million

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, has announced that the Ocho Rios Health Centre, in St. Ann, will be upgraded at a cost of $200 million....

By: Garwin Davis, November 14, 2022

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Caribbean Medical Mission Lauded For 25 Years Of Service

Senator Calls For Increased Public Education on Dangers of Drug Abuse

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NCDA to Conduct Research on Substance Use Early 2023

$950 Million Allocated to CODE CARE Project

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