Written by: Phillip E. L. Castell, Director - Communication, Public Affairs & Religious Liberty | Thursday, June 8, 2017 

One hundred and seventy five clients received free medical attention at the Good Samaritan Inn (GSI) from medical doctors and students from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) who were on their seventeenth mission trip to the island to provide free medical care to the less fortunate. 

The team of fifty multi-disciplinary medical professionals which included Dentists, Opticians, Orthodontists, Occupation Therapists, General Practitioners, Physical Therapists, Pharmacists and Health Counsellors, stopped by the Inn on June 5, 2017  and were pleased to provide medical services to clients in the new GSI Health Facility which was recently opened to the public for general use.

Medical Doctor and leader for the mission trip to Jamaica, Dr. Paula Anderson said she and members of her team which includes health professionals and volunteers continue to return to Jamaica on mission trips because it helps them to fulfill their purpose of giving service to mankind.

“It starts with a heart of service and when God blesses you, you can bless others,” said Dr. Anderson Wort with a smile.  “God has blessed us with gifts and talents and this gives us an opportunity to serve the less fortunate.”

Dr. Anderson Wort had high commendation for the leadership of the Good Samaritan Inn which continues to facilitate her team giving back to the community.     

“The GSI has welcomed us for the past six years and we have been able to make a significant contribution to the community and this is what helps us to give back and fulfill our purpose of service to mankind,” she said. “They are very welcoming and inviting and accommodative in helping us to provide that type of service.”

Mr. Don Daley who has been organizing the NSU mission trip with Dr. Anderson Wort for the past seventeen years, says the mission trip is to “serve the underserved” and to help people to keep healthy.  

Manager of the GSI, Elder Vermont Murray confirmed that all 175 clients who registered to receive medical attention were seen by members of the health team.

“Some clients had the pleasure of being seen by up to three (3) different health professionals,” Murray said.

During the day, prescriptions were written and filled, eyeglasses distributed and dental supplies distributed to clients.

Adeniki Young, who had her teeth cleaned by the dentists said she was pleased with the service being offered at the Inn. “I was here last year and I recommended two of my friends to come with me today,” she said.

The smile on the faces of the GSI clients who sat patiently in the waiting area of the new GSI health facility to receive free medical attention confirmed they were  happy with the new  spacious health facility which

ensure better delivery of health care to GSI clients.  

Paulbert Smith who has been a client at of the GSI since it started more than seven years ago said the GSI is a good place that can “take you from the grass roots and lift you up and make you become somebody in life”.  

“This is a place that will help you to get back on your feet if you don’t have anywhere,” he said. “You can get a bath if you don’t have anywhere. You can get some food to eat if you don’t have any food until things become possible for you again.  This is a good place and I have benefited from it,” he said.

Chairman of the Good Samaritan Inn and President of East Jamaica Conference, Dr. Eric Nathan thanked Dr. Anderson Wort and her team for their service of love to the clients of the GSI over the many years. He was supported by Pastor Linton Williams, Executive Secretary, EJC and Pastor Wadsworth MCAnuff, Community Services Director, EJC.

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