Quote Originally Posted by Mcselva View Post
I have spoken with Winthrope Wellington as well as another member of the chamber before we left Jamaica last week, and they are also willing to help.
Mcselva,

It sounds like you have already gotten in touch to raise the awareness with those that are able to make this happen. Winthrope is Winston Wellington's son and as with beds donated to the already existing hospitals, it would be my educated guess that a second ambulance is in the works. Just as with me and Lisa, they also live here and must face the same reality everyday. We all want the best health care we can get as minutes in an emergency can make all the difference. Thank you for taking your time talking with those who can and will be able to make a change in this situation.

Quote Originally Posted by CarrieBean View Post
Rob, you could answer this question (maybe it's been answered and I missed it). I was told a couple of years ago from someone living in Negril that the ambulance isn't driven by paramedics, it's pretty much just a ride to the hospital. Not much training on their part. Is this true?


And the dispatchers...do they have any training in emergency situations?
Carriebean,

I think this could be best summed up by a post in previous thread - the dispatchers, ambulance and trained EMTs helped to save the life of another boardie's family member.

Quote Originally Posted by jimbo View Post
As someone who's family member Needed medical help, (heart trouble) I was Impressed with the EMTs
Maybe Negril is now in need of another ambulance. (100j per guess to update EMT services?)
In case anyone missed my previous message about making donations to the entity that can make this happen, I will re-post it once again:

"Since we live here and are all to familiar with this situation having to deal with it on a daily basis, you can be certain that you are not alone in wanting to see better for Jamaica. To that end, Winston Wellington, the owner of Travellers Beach Resort, who was instrumental in obtaining the ambulance for Negril has started the Negril International Hospital (NIH) project. Here is some information gleaned from their website:

MISSION
Our mission is to provide thoughtful, professional and complete medical treatments which specialize in emergency care, and surgical procedures. This will aid both the Jamaican nationals, and the over one million tourists that visit Negril each year. We also strive to provide a 24 hour emergency based hospital facility that will enable patients to receive specialized and urgent health care at all hours of the day. Furthermore, we will have a professional, compassionate staff that will cater to all patients’ needs, providing comprehensive medical treatments for emergency and surgical care.

GOALS
The Hospital is designed to become a recognized leader in its specialized field; exceling in emergency, clinical, and surgical services. The facility will feature over 100 acres of clinical space which will include a state of the art emergency room, a cardiology lab, and a radiology department. In addition to several operating rooms. Moreover, the hospital will feature 100 beds for in-patient care. Currently, there are no private hospitals in Negril to fully service both the inhabitants of Negril and the one million tourists that travel there annually, and the Negril International Hospital aims to fill this void.

http://www.negrilhospital.org/

There are links on the site to donate directly to this ambitious cause, which would vastly improve the medical services available in and around Negril. Donating to this worthy cause would probably be the best way to bring about the much needed services for visitors and locals alike. The first phase is projected to be opening in 2015. The Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea was just given 18 new beds by the NIH project in January, and the Sav La Mar Hospital had previously received 25 new beds. Here was the article in the Gleaner from February 16th:

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2...western92.html

The NIH contact information and Board of Governors and Advisory Board are listed below:

CONTACT

Negril International Hospital
200-09 Hollis Avenue :: Queens New York 11412
Voice: 718-753-9920 :: Fax: 718-230-7831

Travellers Beach Resort,
Norman Manley Blvd
Negril Westmoreland
Jamaica West Indies
Tel: 876-957-9308
Email: bill@negrilhospital.org

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Winston Wellington, NIH Chairman
Bill Tingling, CEO
Wayne De-Leon CFO, Treasurer
Dr. Rudolph Willis, Secretary
Carl Reid, Paramedic
Dr. David Garwood, MD
Dennis Hawthorne
Elaine Allen Bradley RN, BSC
Patrick Fletcher
Barry Westcarr
Dr. Eric Shoenfeld, MD
Dr. Richard Constable, MD
Winthrope Wellington, B.S., M.B.A.
Dr. Robert Clarke, MD
Angela Sutherland

ADVISORY BOARD
Dr. Robert Clarke, MD
Dr. Winston Davidson, MD
Christine Chadwick
Dr. Winston Price, MD
Dr. Una Clarke
Edward Stephenson
Ken Cooney
John Brown
Karl & Fay Rodney
Telieth Drummond
Winfield Wellington, B.S.
Wingate Wellington, B.S., CPA
Keith Dwaynie
Sandy Vasceannie
Joyce Perry
Fitzroy Hall"