Senior Medical Officer of the Percy Junor Hospital, Dr Carlos Wilson (second left) receives the cheque from President of the Jamaica Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, Hugh Meredith (right) watched by Minister of Finance and Public Service, Audley Shaw (left) and Chairman of the Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen.
SPALDING, Clarendon — The Percy Junor Hospital on the border of north-east Manchester and north-west Clarendon is now able to increase its intake of blood and blood donations, following the gift of $500,000 from the Jamaica Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers.
A news release from the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) said the money has gone towards the purchase of a Compact Blood Bank Refrigerator.
The (SRHA), which manages the hospital, provided the additional cost of the refrigerator worth $1.092 million, the release said.
Senior Medical Officer of the Percy Junor Hospital, Dr Carlos Wilson, explained at a recent presentation ceremony that the Blood Bank Refrigerator provides safe storage of blood and blood components and can store upwards of 60 units.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/regional/Gift-boosts-blood-storage-at-Percy-Junor-Hospital-_95163
