The Black River Hospital (BRH) in St. Elizabeth has received 9 wheelchairs, 2 walkers and 2 crutches, valued at J $400, 000, to boost its patient care.
The items were donated to the hospital on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by owner of Hardware & Plumbing Supply Ltd. and a native of St. Elizabeth, Howard Bailey.
CEO for the hospital, Diana Brown-Miller expressed gratitude to Mr. Bailey for the donation which will help the hospital with increased patient care during the continued COVID-19 Pandemic.
“The BRH registers its profound gratitude for this donation and looks forward to the continuous support from our partners and well-wishers. The hospital is always in need of wheelchairs and since COVID-19, wheelchairs have been helpful to the hospital and became beds to house patients when our COVID wards have been at full capacity. Wheelchairs are among the primary tools of our trade in healthcare and we are grateful to Mr. Bailey for considering the Black River Hospital to donate these items” Mrs. Brown-Miller said.
Mr. Bailey, who now resides overseas, noted that he has always wanted to give back to his community and chose healthcare because of the challenges brought on by the Pandemic.
“Because of the challenges of COVID-19, healthcare needs all the support it can get and I am happy I am able to assist and be of service to the hospital and the community” Mr. Bailey added.
