Voices Magazine Vol2 Issue 5-6

7 October - December 2018 | VOICES Bi-Monthly Magazine of the University of Technology, Jamaica the expected usefulness of the book to health practitioners, students, scholars, policy makers and the general public. Other speakers on the programme were Dr. Janet Campbell-Shelly, Dean of the College of Health Sciences who in congratulating the author, noted that the book will be “an asset to not only the nursing fraternity and the health sector but to Jamaicans at large;” Dr Audrey Gittens, Lecturer, Caribbean School of Nursing who introduced the guest speaker; Mrs Audrey Dawes- Jarrett, Chaplain, UTech, Jamaica Western Campus who offered prayers and Dr. Kamilah Hylton, Dean, Faculty of Science and Sport/ member UTech, Jamaica Press Advisory Editorial board, who chaired the launch ceremony. The book is available from Kingston Bookshop and Bryan’s Bookstore Limited. Ahead of her remarks, Dr. Campbell was introduced by her Member of Parliament and friend, former Minister of Health, Mr Horace Dalley, MP, Clarendon, who shared snippets of the author’s academic journey and her fortitude and determination to succeed. Guest Speaker was Mr. Everton Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Fund. He noted that the book captures much of what has happened in Jamaica’s public health system and serves as a reminder of how far Jamaica has come. Mr. Martin Henry, Manager, Projects and Operations, School of Graduate Studies, Research and Entrepreneurship/Project Manager, University Press presents Ms. Carmen Johnson, President of the Nurses Association of Jamaica with a copy of the book. Dr. Adella Campbell autographs copies of her book, The Jamaican Public Health System From the 17th – 21st Centuries - A Policy and Structural Perspective.” Cont’d from page 6... University of Technology, Jamaica Press Launches First Book