Sir John Golding Rehab receives portable ultrasound machine
Speaking at the official handover presentation on July 3 Dr. Rory Dixon, senior medical officer, SJGRC, said that the machine will improve…
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Mental Health | Breaking up but living in the same house for the sake of the children
What is Psychotherapy?
Some psychotherapists are counsellors who are trained to give you guidance about how to solve…
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Old Harbour Bay residents benefit from annual JEP health fair
The event was held on June 12 and managed in complete different circumstance due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic around the world. …
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JEP guarantees free medical for 120 Old Harbour Bay residents
In keeping with the current social distancing protocols stipulated by the local health authorities due to COVID-19, this year’s staging…
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PAHO calls to accelerate and expand COVID-19 testing
“We need a clearer view of where the virus is circulating and how many people have been infected in order…
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KPH receives COVID-19 aid from local Chinese community
The handover was done yesterday at Garmex Freezone valued at over three million Jamaican dollars.
According to Wentworth Charles,…
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'Boost immune system to fight COVID-19'
Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Graham-Thompson, said there are ways to keep the immune system functioning optimally “…
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Suffering in silence | Coping with anxiety disorder
For people with anxiety disorders, worry and fear are constant and overwhelming, and can be crippling.
An anxiety disorder is…
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10 Jamaicans benefit from free scoliosis surgery
The Duncan Tree is a United States-based charitable organization established by Ouida Duncan to help adolescents with complex spinal…
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No Coronavirus in Jamaica | Health Ministry dispels rumours on social media
“There are no cases of the Coronavirus on the island at this time. Further, should the virus reach our shores, the Ministry will…
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30-bed wing to be built at Sir John Golding Rehabilitation Centre
The addition is to adequately meet the demands of the country, as the population has far outgrown the capacity of its services, resulting in…
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Diaspora group, JAHJAH Foundation, donates US$15,000 worth of machines to hospitals in Jamaica
The machines were handed over during an official presentation ceremony, held at the Knutsford Court Hotel Tuesday.
A BIPAP machine is…
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PHOTO: Medical boost for ‘Jubilee Hospital’
During a ceremonial presentation Monday, the US-based humanitarian aid group donated a J$4million mechanical ventilator among other medical…
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10 more Jamaican children to benefit from free heart surgery
All surgeries are being done during the period January 6-10, 2020 at the Paediatric Cardiac Centre at the children’s hospital. This is…
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UN leads bid for cheaper insulin, expanding access for diabetics worldwide
Announcing the initiative in Geneva, the UN agency said that it had already had informal expressions of interest from pharmaceutical…
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Asafa Powell launches fitness venture
Asafa, who has always been lauded for his fitness regime and continuously receives questions and requests regarding this then decided that he…
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