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KINGSTON, Jamaica - Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says the government will be expanding its cancer care treatment across the island over the next two years. This CHEF
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In a separate interview with Gold Derby, Bryan became emo- tional while reflecting on his jour- ney from rural Jamaica to winning one of American television's top cooking competitions. "A little kid from Jamaica, growing up in a house with 23 people, no elec- tricity, no running water - and now you're standing there with a $250,000 check," he said, recalling his childhood.
Bryan said his love for cooking began while helping his mother at her cookshop in Jamaica, where he learned to prepare traditional dishes including curry chicken, which he described as the first meal he truly mastered. He also spoke proudly about receiving praise for Jamaican cuisine from Ramsay, one of the world's most recognizable chefs.
"When Gordon Ramsay said my dishes were exceptional, I'm like — listen, this is Jamaican food,” Bry-
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As part of the visit the IAEA will be assessing the current linear ac- celerator (LINAC) facilities at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Kingston and the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Mon- tego Bay, St. James. This in a bid to create a road-map to upgrading these locations. Tufton disclosed that the government is also considering estab- lishing a new LINAC facility to serve central Jamaica.
In addition, he noted that the tech- nical team will support the ministry's thrust to extend mammography ser- vices in more hospitals as well as at health centers across the island. Dis- cussions with the IAEA took place as the ministry is participating in the 79th World Health Assembly which is being held this week in Geneva, Swit- zerland.
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Men's Health Symposium set for Miami Gardens to promote prevention and wellness follows a technical meeting between Health Ministry officials and the In- ternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Switzerland. According to Tufton, a technical team will be visit- ing the island in the coming months as the Government seeks to build out
(BROOKLYN, New York): Men often delay routine medical checkups and preventive care, a habit health professionals warn can lead to late detection of se- rious conditions. In an effort to address that gap, the Jessie Trice Community Health Sys- tem (JTCHS), in partnership with Mount Hermon Church, will host a Men's Health Sym- posium in recognition of Men's Health Month this June.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JTCHS Barbara J. Jordan Health & Wellness Cen- ter, 20612 NW 27th Ave. in Miami Gardens. Organizers say the symposium will bring together healthcare professionals, faith leaders and community residents for a morning focused on men's physical and mental well-being, preventive care and access to lo- cal health resources.
more proactive approach to their health," said Ryan R. Hawkins, president and CEO of JTCHS. He encouraged community members to help spread the word
"This symposium is an opportunity to empower men with the knowledge, re- sources and support they need to take a more proactive approach to their health."
- RYAN R. HAWKINS, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF JTCHS
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LIV among family and friends. The event is free, though registration Attendees will be able to en- is encouraged. Details and sign- gage with medical experts, gath- up are available at Register here. er health education materials More information about JTCHS and participate in discussions services can be found at JTCHS. aimed at encouraging men to JTCHS is a federally qualified take a more proactive approach community health center serv-
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to their health. Featured speak- ers include Dr. O'Neil J. Pyle, Dr. Elisee Jacques, Dr. Tim Tyler and Ashley Carter, MS, RD, LDN.
ing Miami-Dade County, offer- ing services that include family medicine, dentistry, pediatrics, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, nutrition, pharma- cy and community health pro- grams.
"This symposium is an op- portunity to empower with the knowledge, resources and support they need to take a I'm here to elevate that." "Next Level Chef" is available for stream- ing on Hulu.
an said. "The food that everybody has put in the background for so long, saying it's just comfort food.
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