Three Angels Pharmacy Mobile Clinic celebrates first anniversary

Exactly one year after launching its community mobile clinic on March 30, 2017, the Three Angels Pharmacy celebrated its first anniversary with a free health fair.

The celebration, geared towards giving thanks to God, volunteers, sponsors and well-wishers, was held at the pharmacy's location on Caledonia Road in Mandeville.

Owner of Three Angels Pharmacy Rohan McNellie said he was more than happy with the activities of the past year and encouraged other business owners to get involved in community activities as he believes it is a win-win for everyone.

"When I go out with the team, knowing that what I am going about is ministering to the needs of people without putting any money in my pocket, it is a great feeling," said McNellie.

"I have seen lives change physically, mentally and spiritually. Just today, during the celebrations, a lady walked up to me to say that she appreciates what is being done and she would like to attend church and get baptised without anyone introducing Christ or the Scriptures to her."

Healthcare for everyone

During last Thursday's celebration of the one-year anniversary of the Three Angels Pharmacy Mobile Clinic, 106 persons were registered and

got free dental and medical examinations, including electro-cardiogram and body mass index tests. An additional 60 persons got free Pap smear and prostate screening, courtesy of the National Health Fund.

Rohan McNellie, owner of Three Angels Pharmacy, said the mobile clinic was a national initiative, which is non-discriminatory in that it is intended to reach out to anyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion and political views.

"It's about helping people and meeting their health needs, and I am very happy with what we have achieved so far," McNellie said.

Over the past year, the mobile clinic has given free health services to more than 5,700 persons in 65 communities across 10 parishes in Jamaica.

McNellie used the opportunity to present each of the 25 regular volunteers with a certificate of appreciation.

Senator Floyd Morris, guest speaker at the event and a long-time school friend of McNellie, commended him for the work of the clinic.

"It is a tremendous initiative to establish the clinic," said Morris.

"It is taking health service to the doorsteps of people, and to have seen and reached more than 5,700 persons in one year is absolutely amazing. I wish him and the mobile clinic more success as they seek to make Jamaica a healthier and happier society."

The mobile clinic is manned by the pharmacy's staff, volunteers and retired volunteer nurses and doctors. Its objective is to take healthcare to the people wherever they are so that they may "know their numbers".