Holness to open new A&E Department at Cornwall Regional Hospital in coming weeks, says Tufton

KINGSTON, Jamaica—Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness will officially open the new Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital in the coming weeks, according to the Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton.

Tufton said the main building is twice the size of the former space, with full trauma, ambulatory and emergency services; 10 observation beds; two operating theatres and two minor theatres; dedicated ultrasound and ECG rooms; and its own imaging suite with CT scanner and digital X-ray.

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“Moving A&E into the main building will also free space for 35 additional beds,” said Tufton.