St. Jude Hospital’s Emergency Room Undergoes Renovation

[Vieux Fort, April 24, 2024] – On September 9, 2009, St. Jude Hospital faced a catastrophic fire, resulting in the destruction of critical wards and operating theaters within its aging infrastructure. Since then, the hospital has been temporarily relocated to the George Odlum Sports Stadium. In a bid to support the community’s healthcare needs, Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, through their Cocoland Cares Programme, has undertaken the renovation of the Emergency Room (ER) at the current St. Jude Hospital site. As the largest hotel in the south of the island, we believe that it is absolutely necessary to offer assistance to the only health care facility available to our staff, guests and community. We are proud to be a long-standing supporter of the critical services provided by St. Jude, and our team will continue so we can collectively make a difference in patient care.,” stated  Mark Adams, President and CEO of Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa. Gemma Edwin, Finance Manager, enthusiastically shared, “Last year we donated much needed equipment to the Pediatric Ward of the hospital including incubators,  warmers, oximeters and a cardiac monitor. This year we wanted to do something that would have a greater impact. The...