Families in and around Linstead now have greater access to paediatric healthcare closer to home, as the Linstead Public Hospital has commenced providing inpatient care for paediatric patients.
The service caters to post-neonatal children up to 12 years old, allowing eligible paediatric patients to be admitted and managed at the hospital without the need for families to travel to Spanish Town Hospital or Bustamante Hospital for Children for inpatient care.
Mrs. Camile Wallen-Panton, Chief Executive Officer of the Linstead Public Hospital, welcomed the expansion, noting that the service represents an important step in improving access to healthcare for children in the community.
“Providing inpatient paediatric care at Linstead Public Hospital means that families can access essential services closer to home, reducing the need for additional travel while ensuring that children receive care in a supportive hospital environment,” Mrs. Wallen-Panton said.
The introduction of the service forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve access to services within communities across the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA).
Parents and guardians are encouraged to utilise their nearest health centre for non-emergency health concerns and to seek appropriate medical attention when necessary.