By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists, Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Dr. Madu is a main TED Speaker whose TED talk has been translated into 19 languages, seen, and shared by more than 500 thousand viewers. He has received the Distinguished Cardiologist Award, the
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists, Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Dr. Madu is a main TED Speaker whose TED talk has been translated into 19 languages, seen, and shared by more than 500 thousand viewers. He has received the Distinguished Cardiologist Award, the
Date: February 8th, 2021 CONTACT: Ms. Keri Evans EMAIL: kevans@caribbeanheart.com WEBSITE: www.caribbeanheart.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kingston, Jamaica, February 5, 2021 – With the month of February being celebrated as Heart Month, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, through HIC Foundation has allocated the sum of JMD$70 million in in-kind grant to be distributed between
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists, Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Dr. Madu is a main TED Speaker whose TED talk has been translated into 19 languages, seen, and shared by more than 500 thousand viewers. He has received the Distinguished Cardiologist Award, the
The federal government has charged officials of Nigeria’s foreign mission in Kingston, Jamaica, to strive to improve the country’s image. The minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, gave the charge when he paid an inspection visit to the High Commission in Kingston. Onyeama who was on a round trip from Kingston to Montego Bay also
Healthcare Opportunities for Jamaica in the post-COVID-19 world By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 Last week, we looked at Acute Stroke Care, Mental Health and Elder Care Services as specific healthcare opportunities
Healthcare Opportunities for Jamaica in the post COVID-19 world By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 Last week, we looked at cardiovascular care and radiology services as specific healthcare opportunities that can be
Healthcare Opportunities for Jamaica in the post COVID-19 world By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 So far, we have been outlining the issues and problems facing healthcare in Jamaica while proffering general
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 A holistic approach to health care delivery in Jamaica will require a comprehensive re-evaluation and transformation of our health systems, recognizing that we are experiencing an
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 In recognition of the potential health threats to the region, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government asserted in their Nassau Declaration of 2001 that
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 This week, we will continue our series on healthcare re-imagination in Jamaica by looking at the structure of private healthcare system in Jamaica, the economics of
By Ernest Madu, MD, FACC and Paul Edwards, MD, FACC Consultant Cardiologists Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and HIC Heart Hospital Correspondence to emadu@caribbeanheart.com or call 876-906-2107 Last week, we explored the historicity of inequity in healthcare access in Jamaica resulting in poorer segments of the society often lacking access to optimal healthcare
