Monday, May 12, 2025
An evening of elegance and gratitude unfolded Saturday, May 3 as Heart Smart Centre marked 16 ‘sweet’ years of exceptional cardiac care with a chic cocktail celebration. The event brought together an inspiring mix of patients, doctors, devoted staff, family, friends, and well-wishers, all paying tribute to Dr Claudine Lewis and her establishment of the clinic as a testament to her unwavering commitment to heart health.
During the celebrations hosted at the Montego Bay Yacht Club, nicely swanked up by Tai Flora Luxe, Lewis was honoured by both the Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon as well as Member of Parliament Dr Horace Chang, plus colleagues and patients. She was recognised for her years of dedication with glowing testimonials, lauding her and the staff’s expertise, compassion, and profound impact on the lives of their patients.
With heartfelt toasts over vino from Select Brands, and heart-healthy bites from Rainforest Caribbean, the evening pulsated with laughter, and the warm embrace of appreciation.
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Pumped & Ready Heart Smart Red Dress ambassador Doreen Lewis-Watson was eager to start the celebrations. Aceion Cunningham
Cordial Exchange Enock Gooden (left), managing director, Lifecall Ambulance Services; Mayor of Montego Bay Richard Vernon (centre); and Samuel Alfonso Diaz, country manager, Hospiten Jamaica, greeted each other during the celebrations. Aceion Cunningham
Supportive Trio Among the well-wishers were Dr Tasha Cooke (left), urologist, Western Urology Centre & Cornwall Regional Hospital (CRH); Dr Carleene Grant-Davis (centre), CRH paediatrician; and Dr Carol Thompson-Forbes, emergency room consultant, GWEST Urgent Care. Aceion Cunningham
Healthy Angle Enjoying the moment was clinical psychologist Georgia Rose. Aceion Cunningham
Shared Embrace Soe Htwe Medicare co-principals Dr Soe Naung and his wife Dr Khine Htwe Naung were out in support. Aceion Cunningham
Secured Endorsement Dr Horace Chang, MP, deputy Prime Minister & Minister of National Security, and Dr Claudine Lewis, managing director & owner Heart Smart Centre shared a photo op. Aceion Cunningham
Company Matters Spotted at the festivities were Lucky Bastard Fishing Charters Managing Director Howard Martin and his Heart Smart Centre director wife, Tanya. Aceion Cunningham
Solid Heartbeats Raising a toast to 16 years were Heart Smart Centre staff members (from left) Jhovany Fantauzzi, registered cardiac sonographer; medical assistant Niketa Lloyd; medical assistant Sanique Sybron; trainee cardiac sonographer Randy McCallum; patient care assistant Winsome Lewis; Dr Claudine Lewis, managing director; registered nurse Fayon Daley; and administrative manager Odaine Thomas. Aceion Cunningham
Stylish in Red Interior designer Christine Azan (left) and risk manager Audrey Liaw Jen Choy were all smiles for the camera. Aceion Cunningham
Heartfelt Representation Catching up were Dr Karen Phillips (left), endocrinologist, Meridian Endocrinology & immediate past president of the Association of Consultant Physicians; and Dr Camille Christian, cardiologist, heart and lung specialist, Kingston Public Hospital. Aceion Cunningham
Photos: Aceion Cunningham
