The Mill Reef Fund has made a generous donation of $48,880 USD to the Maternity Department at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC).
This donation will be used to purchase an ultrasound machine, two hospital beds, and two ICU patient monitors, all essential for improving maternal and neonatal care at the hospital, which handles over 1,000 births annually.
The upgraded equipment will greatly enhance the department’s ability to monitor and care for expectant mothers and newborns, ensuring better outcomes and more accurate diagnoses for both patients and healthcare professionals.
𝗗𝗿. 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 & 𝗚𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: “We are extremely grateful for the Mill Reef Fund’s support.
With over 1,000 births each year, the demand on our maternity services is high, and this donation will help us continue providing high-quality care.
The ultrasound machine, beds, and ICU monitors will allow us to enhance our diagnostic and patient care capabilities, which is vital for the well-being of both mothers and their newborns.”
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗽, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗟𝗕𝗠𝗖, 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: “This generous donation provides a significant boost to our maternity department.
The equipment funded by the Mill Reef Fund will not only improve our ability to care for expectant mothers but will also directly impact the overall quality of maternal healthcare at SLBMC.
We firmly believe that investing in maternal health is an investment in the future of our community. Our heartfelt thanks to the Mill Reef Fund for their continued commitment to improving healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda.”
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻, 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: “On behalf of the Mill Reef Fund, we are honored to extend our heart felt support to the hospital.
Your unwavering dedication to providing healthcare and improving the lives of countless Antiguans inspires us deeply. We hope this donation will further empower your mission and bring hope and healing to those in need.
Together, we can make a profound difference in our community.”
The Mill Reef Fund’s donation reflects its ongoing commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting the well-being of the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
SLBMC remains a critical institution for maternal health, and this contribution will help ensure its continued success.
