The project was financed and implemented by the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) through its Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programme, which finances investments in energy efficiency and energy conservation measures in the public sector. The multifaceted intervention involved the installation of a modern, energy efficient cooling system which utilises a rooftop packaged system design at the Accident and Emergency Department, which will ensure that this section of the facility meets the compliance standards for fresh air.
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The health centre was renovated at a cost of $11.5 million, funded by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF). Residents can access services including: maternal and child health, curative, dental, dressing, child’s guidance,mental health, environmental health, nutrition and women’s health.
Patients in the southern region are welcoming laparoscopic surgeries which are now being offered by the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), as part of its strategic plan to continuously improve the delivery of quality and advanced health care to patients.
MIAMI, FLA. -- Did you know that the month of April is officially recognized as National Minority Health Month? Numerous health providers work tirelessly each day to raise awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect racial and ethnic minorities. They also work to increase awareness about the health care law's groundbreaking policies to reduce these disparities and achieve health equity.
Jessie Trice Community Health System Introduces “Pepper,” the Newest Member of its Healthcare Family
Miami, Fla. -- In this age of technological advancement, it’s important to embrace new forms and faces in the healthcare arena. The Jessie Trice Community Health System (JTCHS) has done just that. The organization recently introduced the community to “Pepper,” a humanoid robot and the newest member of its healthcare family.
212 students and 52 teachers from the parishes of Clarendon, St. Elizabeth and Manchester are now trained ambassadors who will strengthen the capacity of their schools to become a healthier setting for working and learning.
Cannadayz, a medical marijuana exposition, will be held April. 13-14 in South Florida.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging Caribbean parents not to allow their toddlers to spend more than 60 minutes passively watching a screen every day, while babies under 12 months should have none.
MIAMI – Antibiotic resistance has been called one of the biggest public health threats of our time. There is a pressing need for new and novel antibiotics to combat the rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria worldwide.
While snoring is often the subject of jokes and a nuisance for bedfellows, it could be a sign of a serious health condition called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
More than 26 million Americans are living with asthma, including 6.2 million children.
Miami, FL – The South Florida community again rallied around the Dolphins Cancer Challenge for the ninth annual event that raises money for critical cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami.
If you are like many Americans, you probably read advice about health and wellness everywhere, from news feeds to social media.
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