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Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.
Manager of Public Relations and Communication in the Ministry of Health, Stephanie Shaw-Smith (2nd right), points out the features of the Ministry’s newly revamped website, which was unveiled during yesterday’s (Sept. 9) media launch of Caribbean Wellness Day at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on (from left) are: Chief Medical Officer in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse; Manager of the Computer Services Department, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Oneil Morgan; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Director of the Mona Ageing and Wellness Centre, University of the West Indies, Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer.

Ministry of Health Launches Revamped Website

By: Rochelle Williams, September 10, 2015
The Ministry of Health, on September 9, launched its newly revamped website, as part of efforts to improve communication with members of the public. The website, designed and developed by...
Acting Director for Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Tamu Davidson-Sadler, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on the activities to mark Caribbean Wellness Day, which will be observed on Saturday, September 12.

Healthy Ageing to be Highlighted on Caribbean Wellness Day

By: Peta Gay Rowe, September 9, 2015
A sample of the flyer that has been sent to the Ministry of Education for distribution to schools across the island.

Ministry of Health Provides Safe Water Recommendations for Schools

By: Peta-Gay Hodges, September 7, 2015

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