On Friday, 23 May 2008, Cap Juluca Hotel donated a considerable sum of US$86,000 to the Health Authority of Anguilla towards purchase of a second new ambulance for the Emergency Medical Services Department at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. This donation was made at the HAA Corporate Office in the afternoon subsequent to the commissioning ceremony for the new Medtec Type III ambulance held that morning.

Health Authority and Ministry officials receive cheque for ambulance purchase from Cap Juluca hoteliers (left to right): Dr Kennedy Simmonds, Director of Medical Services; Mrs Darlene Baptiste, Chief Executive Officer; Mr Adam Aron, Cap Juluca Owner; The Hon. Evans McNeil Rogers, Minister of Health & Social Development; Mr Ricardo Perez, Cap Juluca Chief Financial Officer and HAA Finance and Audit Committee Member; and Dr Franklin Lloyd, Board of Directors Chairperson

During the past three years, the number and seriousness of accidents on Anguilla has increased significantly. Seven people in the last ten accidents (as of April 2008) had to be cut out of vehicles. The urgency of having two fully operational ambulances is essential to providing the best medical emergency services on Anguilla. Better equipped ambulances with compartments for live-saving equipment will ensure that the Emergency Medical Technicians have the necessary equipment to respond to accidents and emergencies.

The significance of pre-hospital treatment is critical to the management of any emergency. As such, to address the potential of trauma and medical emergencies that may arise, this public/private partnership between the Health Authority of Anguilla and Cap Juluca Hotel is of paramount importance.

We at the Authority, view this as a proactive approach to ensure that access to quality health care is never in question. This serves to remind us of the important role the Health Authority of Anguilla plays in this community. What happens in the Authority has a direct impact on everyone who resides and visits here.

The HAA Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer thank Cap Juluca Hotel for this generous donation – especially Mr Adam Aron, Owner and Mr Ricardo Perez, Chief Financial Officer who also serves as an HAA Finance and Audit Committee Member.

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