Southern Regional Health Authority

Please see the fogging schedules for the period, November 11 to 17, 2024 for the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon.

🚨 Health Centres Reopened 🚨

The Ministry of Health & Wellness is pleased to announce that health centres across the island have reopened today, Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

👉 If you missed your appointment, please contact your health centre to reschedule.

Health Tips to Keep in Mind:
🔹 Wear gloves, water boots, or closed shoes when clearing debris or disposing of dirty water.
🔹 If you suffer a puncture wound (e.g., from a nail or cut) and haven’t been immunized in the last 10 years, seek medical help right away.
🔹 Keep children away from outdoor water.

Stay safe, stay healthy! 💪

🚨 NOTICE 🚨

The Southern Regional Health Authority is advising the public that all clinics in the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Manchester, and Clarendon are CLOSED today, Tuesday, November 5, 2024, due to tropical storm conditions.

ALL hospitals remain open.

We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep the public updated.

Please stay safe and follow the Ministry of Health & Wellness and the Southern Regional Health Authority social media platforms for the latest updates. 🌧️

🌧️ Health Advisory for Tropical Storm Preparation 🌪️
The Ministry of Health & Wellness urges the public to take necessary precautions to prepare for the upcoming inclement weather. Ensure food and water safety, especially for individuals with chronic illnesses and pregnant women. Stay informed, stay safe.

Please see the fogging schedules for the period, November 4 to 10, 2024 for the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon.

Honoured to welcome US Ambassador to Trinidad & Tobago, Her Excellency Candace Bond, on her tour of the May Pen Hospital and May Pen Health Centre in Clarendon. Ambassador Bond joined US Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Nick Perry, and CDC Country Director Dr. Paul Young to learn about our efforts to tackle non-communicable diseases and improve healthcare delivery.

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) team shared their successes with the chronic care model in Clarendon—a blueprint for managing chronic health conditions. They also highlighted the Electronic Health Records system, a powerful tool enhancing patient care with efficient registration, scheduling, and clinical documentation. Together, we’re paving the way for a healthier Jamaica!

Did you know that October is Oral Health Month?

Let's recap how the dental teams from across the Southern Regional Health Authority commemorated the month under the theme, "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body".

The teams conducted outreach activities at infirmaries, schools, communities, and also executed a dental workshop in Clarendon and an oral health competition among several primary schools in Manchester.

Kudos to our hard working teams who continue to provide an essential service to clients.

Jamaica's culture is like a colourful tapestry woven from various ancestral influences. The staff from the Regional Office of the Southern Regional Health Authority recently hosted a Cultural Day, showcasing the different foods and dress which make our culture vibrant and beautiful.

Please support our very own Regional Health Records Administrator, Mrs. Veronica Miller-Richards who has been nominated for Civil Servant of the Year in the Mid-Managerial Category.

Please help her to cop this award by voting. You can do so as many times as you wish. The voting deadline closes November 13, 2024 at midnight. She thanks you for your support. You can go to the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service website at: www.mof.gov.jm

https://forms.gle/5LYhgftBFrJkrJ746

Please see the fogging schedules for the period, October 21 to 27, 2024 for the parishes of St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon.

When you have diabetes, your body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use its own insulin as well as it should. This causes sugar to build up in your blood. This is why many people call diabetes “sugar”.

People living with diabetes are encouraged to eat a variety of foods from the six food groups, while counting the carbohydrate content of their meal to manage their blood sugar levels.

Our nutrition teams from the Southern Regional Health Authority are committed to assisting you to manage your sugar levels while in our care at our hospitals. Take a look at some of the healthy, delicious and nutritious meals prepared by our staff.

Congratulations to the teams, who received the champion region award for nutrition at the recently held Ministry of Health & Wellness Annual Health Promotion & Education Review 2023/2024.

Healthcare services at the Mandeville Regional Hospital in Manchester have been bolstered with a donation of an eye laser machine and 23 patient stretchers valued at J$23 million.

The items were gifted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Rotary Club of Mandeville on Wednesday, October 16.

We know adolescents have a lot of things coming at them at this age and we are here to provide the environment and support needed to manage these formative years.

See the schedules and services offered at the clinics in St. Elizabeth, Manchester and Clarendon.



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Please see this week's fogging schedules for the parishes of Manchester, Clarendon and St Elizabeth.

We are continuing our support for our survivors and fighters. While we wear pink, remember it is important to do self checks and screening.

As we commemorate Mental Health Awareness Week, we are focusing on mental health support in the workplace.

The team from St. Elizabeth is using the opportunity to support employers and employees as they maneuver a healthy work environment.

The workshop has been focusing on topics such as: emotional intelligence in the workplace, work-related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, employment for persons with developmental disabilities and other mental illnesses, creating a safe space for team work and resolving conflicts, among other topics.

We are prioritizing good mental health in the workplace, how about you?

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the Southern Regional Health will be hosting several activities to highlight and support mental health, particularly in the workplace.

This year's theme is "It's time to prioritize mental health in the workplace".

As a region we have implemented several initiatives to empower our team members including the Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Staff Welfare Unit.

Please support these activities as much as possible.
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This week we are celebrating National Customer Service Week 2024, under the theme: "Keep on Doing Exceptional Service – Going Above and Beyond."

The Black River Hospital in St. Elizabeth began it's week of activities with a motivational session for team members.

The team has been striving to serve you better and we will continue to shine in service excellence.