Jamaica’s Medical Associates gets major upgrade

Residents, diaspora can now enjoy a

Jamaicans residing in the diaspora now have the option to include Jamaica’s recently refurbished Medical Associates facility among their choices for medical services While many Jamaicans living overseas become worried when visiting or even becoming patients at some of the local health facilities, the undergoing transformative overhaul of this medical facility holds the promise of becoming a prominent and reputable name in Jamaica’s healthcare sector

The transformation marks the initial phase of a wider strategy set in motion by Caribbean Health Systems, a St Lucia-based corporation that has recently assumed ownership of Medical Associates in February

A vision for comprehensive departmental upgrades

Dr Samantha Johnson, who heads business development and operations at Medical Associates, shared that their vision is a comprehensive upgrade for all departments, aligning with the ethos of the new parent company “It’s a step-by-step process, and we ’ ve initiated this transformation where it impacts most – the most utilized areas This is just one aspect of our extensive rebranding, aiming to establish Medical Associates as the leading name in patient-focused healthcare,” Johnson said

The physical renovation is indicative of a clear shift towards patient-centric care The revitalized entrance marks the hospital as a premier provider of high-quality care in a welcoming setting, illustrating its unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence

Changes in the operating theatre also include swapping the earlier blue and yellow for a calming blend of white, blue, and grey

Dr Johnson added that they have not just