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UHWI gets $144 million from gov’t for construction of new …

WEBHealth and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton today handed over $144 million to the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) towards the …

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Electronic Health Records System launched at May Pen Hospital

WEBIt has core components of the modern practise of healthcare delivery. It will be implemented at several hospitals and health centres, and among other things, allow …

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Keeping your lungs healthy Health Jamaica Gleaner

WEBThe Global Burden of Disease study shows that COPD is the third leading cause of death, claiming an estimated three million lives from 2005 to 2015, with a …

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Take diabetes seriously – Less Health Jamaica Gleaner

WEBDiabetes is a potentially life-threatening illness, which must be taken seriously. Diabetes is the second-leading cause of death for Jamaicans under the age of …

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How social determinants impact healthcare access

WEBSOCIAL DETERMINANTS of health (SDOH) contribute significantly to the severe morbidity and mortality that various cardiovascular diseases inflict on the society. …

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JASM: Mental wellness is as important as physical wellness in …

WEBAccording to a 2019 Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) report, the treatment gap for mental disorders in the Caribbean region ranges from 37.4 per cent …

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Nurturing healthy skin Health Jamaica Gleaner

WEBTHE SKIN is the largest organ in the body and covers the body’s entire external surface. It is made up of three layers – the epidermis, dermis, and the …

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Overhaul looms for regional health authorities Lead Stories

WEBHealth and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has signalled that the time has come for the decades-old regional health authorities (RHAs) to be …

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Health departments under SERHA to issue paper food handlers …

WEBHealth departments within the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) will now begin issuing paper food handlers permits to all applicants effective …

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Tufton calls for audit of Enhanced Healthcare Delivery Product

WEBSend us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. WESTERN BUREAU: …

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Looming healthcare fallout – surgeon News Jamaica Gleaner

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic has left a wave of devastation in its wake and changed the values of the Jamaican society, so much so that a major reset in values will …

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Fix Public Health

WEBStakeholders are urging that Jamaica's ailing health sector be given an immediate shot in the arm, in order for the country to have a fighting chance of achieving …

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Practising good mental health Health Jamaica Gleaner

WEBIf these signs mentioned, she said, do not go away within a few weeks, this could be leading to a mental-health concern. “If there are bizarre or strange thoughts, …

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Health+Tech Embracing robotics in healthcare

WEBThe use of robots across all industries is becoming more and more popular but is far from new. According to the International Federation of Robotics, “a total of 2.7 …

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Maintaining strong muscles Health Jamaica Gleaner

WEBHOW DOES the health of your muscles affect your overall health? Caring for muscle health is not just a priority! In fact, any difficulty with muscle function, ability …

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Public pressure!

WEBStruggling to deal with the sharp increase in trauma patients which has stretched its capacity to almost breaking point in recent days, the Kingston Public …

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HIV alarm among homeless as infections jump 57%

WEBConcern is growing about the incidence of HIV among Jamaica’s homeless population amid a 57 per cent rise in infections over seven years among a segment of …

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Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant in Alligator Pond closed by health

WEBThe popular Little Ochie Seafood Restaurant in Alligator Pond in Manchester has been ordered closed by the health department. The order took effect …

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MEDICAL WASTE SCARE Lead Stories Jamaica Gleaner

WEBPractitioners in Westmoreland in particular have been chided for their disposal practices in recent years. [email protected]. HEALTH …

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Tackling life as a single parent – Part 2 News Jamaica Gleaner

WEBTackling life as a single parent – Part 2. The following is the final in a two-part series on tackling life as a single parent, ensuring that your children receive a …

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