UHWI implements temporary suspension on patient transfers as emergency room reaches capacity

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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JTA says teachers’ back-to-school preparations more challenging this year as many still reeling from Hurricane Beryl

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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UPDATE: Two persons involved in aircraft accident at Tinson Pen Aerodrome yesterday released from hospital

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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Goverment urges Jamaicans to be alert to Mpox threat

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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UWI pledges to dedicate research and expertise to fight mpox

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

Read More

Two people involved in plane crash at Tinson Pen Aerodrome still receiving medical care

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

Read More

DEVELOPING: Two people taken to hospital following mishap involving plane at Tinson Pen Aerodrome in Kingston

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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Completion date for Morant Bay Urban Centre in St. Thomas pushed to December this year

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

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“No more learning loss”-JTA concerned over pace at which schools damaged in Hurricane Beryl are being repaired

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

Read More

Jamaica Teachers’ Association says Sunday’s brutal killing of 7-y-o in Clarendon indicates continued breach of children’s right to life

The University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) has implemented a temporary suspension on accepting patient transfers.

It has asked private and public hospitals, as well as nursing homes to keep stable patients.

Speaking with IRIE FM News, the UHWI’s Medical Chief of Staff, Dr. Carl Bruce explains that the temporary suspension was implemented as the hospital’s emergency room has reached capacity.

Dr. Bruce adds that 90 per cent of patients in the emergency room present complications from chronic non-communicable diseases.

He says it is important that the UHWI clears the backlog of patients before it resumes patient transfers.

In the meantime, referring physicians are encouraged to contact the hospital directly to inquire about the status of availability.

Read More