We applaud the Foundation for providing a... life-saving service to its members.
Introduction
The launch of a J$2 million Public Access to Defibrillation programme in collaboration with the Heart Foundation of Jamaica took place in October 2007. This project provided the Jamaican public with access to life-saving equipment for use in heart-related emergencies. Ten defibrillators were placed in public areas during January 2008. They include the Percy Junor Hospital, the Montego Bay Civic Centre, as well as select JNBS branches including, Half-Way-Tree, Spanish Town, May Pen, Savanna-La-Mar, Linstead, Morant Bay, and Browns Town. 24 volunteers and JNBS staff were trained and certified in the use of the defibrillators and CPR techniques and are now equipped to act as first aid persons to respond to the needs of heart attack victims.
