Continue to grow in service to the nation

THE MINISTRY of Health congratulates Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited on its 50th anniversary. In the last half a century, Biomedical has shown itself committed to the health sector, progressively enhancing its operations to improve the delivery of care to patients.

With 50 collection centres and now, 140 employees, the entity has been providing comprehensive laboratory services since 1968. The quality of its offerings is evidenced by its receipt of accreditation status from the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation, having met the required international standard of ISO15189 that governs medical laboratories.

Biomedical also participates in external proficiency testing with the Medical Laboratory Evaluation programme provided by the American College of Physicians, Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme American Proficiency Institute, United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Services, and National Microbiology Laboratory.

Further, the laboratory boasts the use of cutting-edge methods and technology to offer services to clients, including a Laboratory Information System for data management. This is to be commended. Technological advancement is critical for the delivery of quality healthcare.

TIMELY, RELIABLE SERVICE

Its expertise is rooted in the dedication to equipping physicians with timely, high-quality laboratory tests and services that make improved patient care possible. The lab, I know, is also keen on the implementation of new tests that provide additional clinical information.

They provide, too, mobile phlebotomy services to homebound-patients, patients with frequent orders, those with busy schedules, and those with transportation challenges. This is in addition to the offer of 24-hour emergency service, including on weekends and public holidays. We see here evidence of the type of sensitivity to the needs of a varied clientele and a willingness to meet their needs where they are.

I thank the management and staff of Biomedical for their stellar work over the years. May they continue to grow from strength to strength in service to the people of Jamaica. DR CHRISTOPHER TUFTON

Minister of Health IT IS our 50th anniversary and we are ecstatic!

We have come a long way, and there is much to celebrate.

We have had several months of celebrations and various activities as part of this milestone year. For each event we have hosted, whether the health fair that we did in Portmore or the staff fun day, whether the time we spent in worship at The Church of St Margaret’s or our anniversary gala, we are reminded of how privileged we are to serve.

Service has been the hallmark of our vision at Biomedical. Many have given of their time, talent, and effort to help us build a great company that we can all be proud of.

Achieving each milestone gives us confidence to keep going on to achieve more. This 50th anniversary celebration will lay the foundation for the next 50 years at Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory. One of our main focuses is the young people, particularly those studying medical technology.

LEGACY PROGRAMME

It is for this reason we announced our 50th Anniversary Legacy programme, which gives an annual scholarship award of $350,000 to one exemplary UTech final-year student. Our first THE MEDICAL Association of Jamaica (MAJ) congratulates Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited on its golden jubilee. Indeed, it is a joyous occasion, and it is a time for celebration.

The MAJ has partnered with Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory since its inception and has developed a beautiful symbiotic relationship that has stood the test of time over the years. Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory has been dedicated in providing timely, high-quality laboratory tests and services that help to provide improved patient care. The laboratory is also committed to the recipient is Felicia Sylvester, who we wholeheartedly welcome to the Biomedical family.

Our partners have been key supporters of our success, and our achievements are as much ours as they are theirs. We are indebted to our customers, who continue to put their faith and trust in our capability to deliver accurate and excellent service.

The highlight of our celebrations has been the 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Ceremony. It gave us the opportunity to thank and show our appreciation to the team for helping our founding directors and the management realise the vision of having a first-class organisation.

Cheers to greater successes for 50 years and beyond.

BARBARA HENDRIKS

Managing Director implementation of new tests that provide additional clinical information and utilises state-of-the-art methods and cutting-edge technology. The staff is friendly and approachable and provides an atmosphere where patients can feel comfortable and relaxed.

The technical developments have been there over the past 50 years, but there is no doubt that they will be eclipsed in the next 50 years. With that challenging and stimulating thought in mind, there needs to be an enthusiastic and constant participation by all members of the team in order to maintain the high standard