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‘We need to do better’

WebTheir mom, 65-year-old Maxine Williams Henry, suffers from diabetes, hypertension, lupus and “other critical illnesses”. Richards explained that her mom is …

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How social determinants impact healthcare access

Web1. 2. 3. SOCIAL DETERMINANTS of health (SDOH) contribute significantly to the severe morbidity and mortality that various cardiovascular diseases inflict on the …

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Hundreds of thousands of Jamaicans accessing affordable …

WebSend us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Hundreds of thousands of …

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Understanding the basics of mental health

WebMental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act; and it also helps determine how we handle stress, …

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Health + Tech Why more hospitals are going digital globally

WebDigitised health is becoming more popular around the world as administrators see the economic value and patients demand better and more intimate …

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PAHO reports increase in diabetes cases across the Caribbean

WebSend us a message on WhatsApp at 1-876-499-0169 or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. WASHINGTON, CMC – A …

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Health Tech Revolutionising population health planning with

WebIn a 2019 study that appeared in the Sage Journal and titled ‘A Population Health Perspective on AI’, the authors, Levigne, et al, concluded that applications of AI …

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Is the future of Jamaica a healthy one

WebWe can make Jamaica a healthier nation. Led by advocacy for nutrition policies for our youth, leveraging the cadre of nutrition professionals, and supported by …

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Managing diabetes Health Jamaica Gleaner

WebAn important part of managing diabetes as well as your overall health is maintaining a healthy weight through a healthy diet and exercise plan: Healthy eating: …

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Fight lifestyle diseases with exercise Health Jamaica Gleaner

WebFight lifestyle diseases with exercise. Obesity, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes – what do all these have in common? They are all lifestyle diseases and they …

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Nurturing healthy skin Health Jamaica Gleaner

WebNurturing healthy skin. THE 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, …

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Green highlights importance of veterinarians in racing community

WebFloyd Green, minister of agriculture, fisheries, and mining, lent his support to the occasion, affirming the government’s commitment to equine welfare and fostering a …

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Sandy Bay Health Centre to be temporarily closed for renovation

WebThe Sandy Bay Health Centre in Clarendon is to be temporarily closed over the next two months for renovation and expansion. The closure will take effect on Monday, …

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Take diabetes seriously – Less Health Jamaica Gleaner

WebTo contact the Diabetes Association of Jamaica, visit their offices at 1 Downer Avenue, off Old Hope Road and Lady Musgrave Road, or call 876-927-6774 or 876-397 …

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Health sector receives US$3m from Direct Relief

WebHealth Minister Dr Christopher Tufton. 1. 2. Jamaica has received a donation of US$3 million from the nonprofit humanitarian group Direct Relief, which will be …

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Drug abuse: Don't get caught in the mix

WebDrug abuse is when you use legal or illegal substances in ways you should not. You might take more than the regular dose of pills or use someone else’s …

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Mandeville hospital implements surge plan to manage increase in …

WebSouthern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Regional Director, Michael Bent, noted that the Mandeville Regional Hospital’s COVID-19 20-bed isolation ward is at full …

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Vaccines work, says St Ann’s Bay paediatrician

WebVaccines work, says St Ann’s Bay paediatrician. Dr Coralie Antoine, head of the Paediatric Department at the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital, was first in line at the …

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Editorial Rethinking user fees Commentary Jamaica Gleaner

WebHere an argument is being made for the "rethink" of user fees, yet nowhere in the argument are any evidence/numbers provided about the size of user fees, the …

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No user-fee policy impacting level of care at hospitals

WebAfter 24 years of user fees in public hospitals, on April 1, 2008, the Government of Jamaica introduced a no-user fee policy applicable at all public-health …

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39 public health officers receive UTech professional certification

WebPermanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dunstan Bryan, delivers the keynote address during Friday’s (February 23) graduation ceremony for 39 …

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