Paediatric Boost
Acting CEO of the Percy Junor Hospital (PJH) in north-east Manchester, Sharon Pitter (left) and Senior Medical Officer at the PJH, Dr. Carlos Wilson (centre) are all smiles after receiving paediatric equipment valued at $869,000.00 from the Manchester Wellness Foundation on April 11 in Manchester. The Foundation also handed over $1.5 million in equipment to the Mandeville Regional Hospital as part of its commitment to supporting health facilities in Manchester. Dr. Wilson noted that the hospital was thankful for the support, which will boost its service delivery. Photographed also is Patron of the Foundation, Irma Burrell.
Life-Saving Equipment Donated to Regional Hospital
Consultant at the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department, Dr. Andrew Manning (right) happily accepts ENT equipment valued at $1.5 million from the Manchester Wellness Foundation (MWF) on April 11 in Manchester. Dr. Manning expressed gratitude to the Foundation for donating life saving equipment to the ENT department over the years, adding that the support has been priceless. The Foundation donated equipment valued at 2.37 million in total to the MRH and the Percy Junor Hospital on the day. Photographed also are: (left to right) MWF director, Valerie Dixon, Patron of the Foundation, Carolgene Williams, Senior Medical Officer of the MRH, Dr. Everton McIntosh and Chairman of the MWF, Herschel Ismail.
Masks, Kettles and Microwaves Donated to Regional Hospital
The Manchester Wellness Foundation (MANWELL) continued to show their commitment in the fight against COVID-19, as they donated 1,000 surgical masks, two kettles and four microwaves at a cost of approximately $200,000JMD to the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH). The donations were presented at a brief handing over event at the MRH Conference Room on Friday, November 13. Pictured are Director of MANWELL Hershel Ismail and CEO of MRH Alwyn Miller posing for a picture with the gifts.
The Mandeville Regional Hospital has made significant efforts to stem the COVID-19 outbreak in the southern region, and Chairman for MANWELL, Herschel Ismail, says the donation was a token of love in an effort to boost staff morale in response to the effort shown by the hospital since the pandemic.
(Pictured left to right): Director for the Manchester Health and Wellness Foundation Christopher Chedda, Chairman of MANWELL Hershel Ismail, Director for MANWELL Jascinth Collins, CEO for the MRH Alwyn Miller and Directors of MANWELL Valarie Tomlinson and Diana Mckintyre Pike.
CEO for the MRH, Alwyne Miller, in receiving the gifts said he was thankful for the items as it would help to keep both the staff and patients at the hospital safe while dealing with the pandemic. He also commended MANWELL for their unwavering support in the region.
Instruments Donated to Regional Hospital
Including a cheque written to Mandeville Hospital for the remaining balance of 50% for Urology equipment.