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US doctor convicted for US$5.4 million Medicare fraud

WEBA federal jury convicted a New Jersey doctor today for causing the submission of over US $5.4 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for orthotic braces …

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$32m outpatient waiting area at the Spanish Town Hospital opens

WEBThe covered waiting area is equipped with comfortable chairs and ceiling fans installed to improve patient experience. Funding in the amount of J$32 million was …

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Respiratory illnesses on the rise Old Harbour News

WEBIt said this increase is an indication that the “covid-19 pandemic continues” and that the “highly transmissible Omicron is the Covid-19 variant that is currently …

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Old Harbour Health Centre returns to normalcy after rodent …

WEBOfficials at the clinic were this morning forced to redirect patients to other health facilities nearby because of an obnoxious stench emanating from inside the …

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Free dental care for 409 residents from Old Harbour and Kingston

WEBA total of 409 residents received complimentary teeth cleaning and extractions, in consonance with the group’s aim for this initiative of alleviating the …

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Over 600 services delivered at JEP’s health & wellness fair in Old

WEBThis year’s event was held under the theme ‘Increasing Access to Healthcare Services’ and hosted on the grounds of the Old Harbour Bay Primary School. …

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Plans afoot to tackle lifestyle diseases Old Harbour News

WEBHe pointed out that the coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased the vulnerability of persons to poor health outcomes, while presenting a significant …

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Jamaica launches first-ever JMD $-linked instrument in global …

WEB11/06/2023 - 16:15. Minister of Finance Dr Nigel Clarke. On November 3, 2023, the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) issued the first ever Jamaican Dollar (J$) linked …

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Dr. Kurt Waul plans to return South West St. Catherine to the PNP

WEB11/01/2019 - 16:00. Dr Kurt Waul (left) conducts a medical examination of a child in the constituency. Medical doctor and Old Harbour Bay resident, Kurt Waul will be the PNP’s …

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Brown's Hall community to get health centre Old Harbour News

WEBWithin the next three months, residents of Brown’s Hall and surrounding communities in St. Catherine will have a $25=million health centre close to their homes. The facility is being …

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More pressure on Jamaica, as US announces Covid travel rule

WEBIn an advisory, the US Center of Disease Control (CDC) said the new travel rule will come into effect January 26, 2021 and is “consistent with the current phase of …

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Gov't mental health chatline surpasses 2,000 sessions

WEBThe counsellors provide free, confidential and anonymous text-based mental health service targeting Jamaican youth aged 16-24. U-Matter was launched last March …

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PAHO calls to accelerate and expand COVID-19 testing

WEB“We need a clearer view of where the virus is circulating and how many people have been infected in order to guide our actions,” she said. Speaking at a virtual press briefing today, Dr. Etienne said: “The pandemic continues to impact our region, and it’s vital for all countries to actively embrace preventive measures, while preparing for more cases, …

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Leader, mentor, father-figure Errol Lewin is dead

WEBLewin, 74, passed away yesterday evening in Florida, sending seismic tremors throughout the entire Old Harbour and beyond the shores of Jamaica. He has …

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EDITORIAL: Old Harbour had its ‘Crab Circle moment’, now what’s …

WEBBoth were thankfully caught on camera and shared with the public to pass their own judgement; both spurring the relevant authorities into action. That there was no …

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Old Harbour Health Centre to reopen after emergency work

WEBThe facility was closed today without any prior notice to the general public to complete emergency repairs to sections of the building. Several patients, who turned up …

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No decision on e-prescribing – Pharmacy Council of Jamaica

WEBCouncil members – made up of pharmacists and pharmacy owners – have sought clarification from the governing body in light of the health ministry’s declaration …

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