Health and Wellness
The Treasure Beach Health Centre
The Treasure Beach Health Centre (TBHC) was born out of TBWG’s work. After Hurricane Ivan in 2004 destroyed our small building, volunteers from the U.S., led by Janet Nichols, came to rebuild. With local support and Peace Corps grants, the new structure included exam rooms—planting the seeds for a healthcare initiative.
Soon after, TBWG began hosting groups of doctors, nurses, and medical students, who visited Treasure Beach to provide care. What began as small medical missions grew into the Treasure Beach Community Health Initiative, which has served thousands of residents and students over the past decade.
Celeste Anderson, one of our founding members, played an instrumental role in coordinating the health clinic with doctors and nurses from the Hillsborough and Pinellas County Osteopathic Societies and LeCom Medical School, who continue to visit Treasure Beach each year to serve the community.
The TBHC is still in the developing stage, but with government support and strong partnerships, itis moving toward becoming a full-time community health centre that will serve the 3,500+ residents of Treasure Beach and the many visitors who come to our shores.
A properly equipped and staffed centre will:
- Provide year-round care, including preventivescreenings and maternal/child health services
- Increase safety and wellbeing for residents and visitors alike
- Offer training opportunities for local health workers through visiting doctors and nurses
- Lay the foundation for a 24-hour emergency clinic in the future
Learn more and support the development of the clinic here: treasurebeachclinic.org
Expanding Access to
Essential Health Services
Through a strategic partnership with Pothula and Parchment Inc. Ltd., the Treasure Beach Women’s Group (TBWG) continues to strengthen community healthcare delivery by providing critical services to those most in need. This collaboration focuses on prevention, early detection, and direct care, ensuring that vulnerable populations have improved access to medical support.
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The five core health services offered include:
Breast Cancer Screening (Mammogram & Ultrasound)
TBWG has played a vital role in improving women’s health outcomes by facilitating access to diagnostic services. To date, the organization has supported over 1,350 women in receiving breast cancer screenings, including both mammograms and 72 ultrasounds. This initiative has significantly provided services to women in Treasure Beach, the wider St. Elizabeth, Mandeville, Clarendon, and part of the western region of the island.
Prosthesis Support
As part of its commitment to post-treatment care, TBWG and Pothula Parchment Inc Ltd have assisted women recovering from breast cancer by providing prosthetic fittings. Fifteen (15) women have been successfully fitted with prostheses, helping to restore confidence, comfort, and quality of life.
Prostate Cancer Screening
Recognizing the importance of men’s health, the organisations have extended its outreach to
include prostate cancer awareness and screening. A total of 42 men have benefited from this
service, enabling early identification and access to follow-up care where necessary.
Urgent Care
The urgent care initiative addresses immediate medical needs within the community. Through this program, over 300 patients have received timely medical attention, reducing the risk of complications and easing the burden on traditional healthcare facilities.
Mobile Home Visits
The organisations remain committed to reaching individuals who are unable to access care independently. Through its mobile home care program, the team has conducted 62 visits to homebound individuals, ensuring they receive personalized medical attention and support within the comfort of their homes.
This integrated approach reflects TBWG and Pothula Parchment Inc Ltd ongoing mission to deliver compassionate, accessible, and impactful healthcare services across the community and surrounding areas.