Willowdene Family Medical Centre

07/09/2026

There are some very good reasons to limit your kids screen time. I know giving them that tablet or I-Pad keeps them quiet and are great babysitting tools, but, them using them for hours on end, has negative effects on a developing brain.
The studies suggest you cap it at 2 hours per day.

06/09/2026

Stroke is a major cause of death or disability. Control of risk factors is crucial in stroke prevention.

stroke can happen when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked o...

28/08/2026

03/08/2026

Is your child fully immunized?

07/07/2026

I was today's years old when I learned this.
Drinking coffee regularly decreases the chances of you developing dementia.

20/06/2026

Workplace burnout is real. It's a big part of the reason why I encourage my patients to take regular vacation breaks, with total mental separation from work. It's not optimal to be on vacation and still be responding to emails and phone calls from work. Total mental separation is what allows your brain to achieve the balance needed to properly maintain good mental health.
Unfortunately the society and technology now allows work to be so intrusive, which makes that very hard to do.
We must all actively seek that healthy work-life balance.

05/02/2026

No more new year's resolutions. Lets help you make a health revolution and take control of your health.

25/12/2025

Have a happy and healthy Holiday Season.

21/11/2025

It only gets worse. Hand washing and boiling water is essential.

Jamaica is now experiencing an outbreak of leptospirosis following Hurricane Melissa, with six suspected deaths so far, Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has disclosed. During a press conference this morning, the health minister stated that nine cases of the disease have been confirmed, and there are 28 suspected or probable cases from October 30 to November 20. He said the deaths reported are from the suspected cases.

Read more: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20251121/leptospirosis-outbreak-declared-jamaica