Use primary-care facilities, SERHA urges parents
Children enjoy themselves in Denham Town, Kingston yesterday. (<strong>Photo: Lionel Rookwood)</strong>
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March 6, 2017

Use primary-care facilities, SERHA urges parents

KINGSTON, Jamaica — The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) continues to encourage parents with children who have non-urgent illnesses to seek health care services at their nearest primary care facility.

In a statement this morning SERHA also urged parents to seek early medical intervention for their sick children in order reduce the onset of complications that will require hospitalisation

SERHA reminded that the following health centres offers extended opening hours:

Kingston & St Andrew

Glen Vincent Health Centre (Paediatrics) (Monday-Friday) 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Comprehensive Health Centre (Monday-Friday) 8:00 am  – 8:00 pm

Duhaney Park Health Centre (Mondays and Saturdays) 8:00 am  – 8:00 pm

Olympic Gardens Health Centre (Mondays Only) 8:00 am  – 8:00 pm

St Catherine

St Jago Park Health Centre (Monday to Friday) 8:00 am  – 8:00 pm

Greater Portmore Health Centre (Mondays and Wednesdays) 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

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