Mandeville Hospital receives medical supplies and equipment from NCU

Medical equipment and supplies valuing more than $1.5 million was handed over to the Mandeville Regional Hospital (MRH) this week by Northern Caribbean University (NCU), through the Department of Spiritual Affairs in collaboration with Food For the Poor.

The handing over of the equipment, which took place at the NCU main campus in Mandeville, included general supplies for the accident and emergency (A&E) ward, an assortment of orthopaedic supplies, peak flow meters, crutches, casting material, other medical supplies and canned nutritional drinks.

In receiving the donation, Alwyn Miller , chief executive officer of the hospital, said: "The supplies are well needed because some items are out of stock and the patient care would have diminished had we not received them."

He added: "Mandeville Regional Hospital and NCU continue to share a mutual relationship for many years and this initiative serves to maintain such bond between both institutions. The gifts that we received today may value just over $1 million, but the value of the support and comfort that the persons who use the hospital will receive, will be priceless."

Consultant in the A&E department, Dr Janice Miller, in sharing some of the benefits for her area, as well as the general population, explained: "These medical supplies will certainly go a long way in the daily care of our patients and will be greatly appreciated by all. These items will greatly augment the care that we provide for all whom we serve."

Mission on earth

Pastor Michael Harvey, vice-president of Spiritual Affairs at NCU, expressed delight that the university was able to assist in the provision of aide for the users of the hospital.

"NCU exists to provide care for everyone. This method of sharing was mandated by Jesus Christ and as His followers, we are endeavouring to make our mission here on earth profitable and comfortable for those whom we serve."

The MRH continues to be a training ground for NCU students in different spheres, namely, nursing, dietetics, social work, counselling and psychology for internship.

Miller further stated that MRH insists on providing the best patient care for all its users and assistance from the private sector is always welcomed to help in this process.

MRH is the lone type-B medical facility in central Jamaica serving the parishes of Manchester, Clarendon and St Elizabeth.