St. John’s, Antigua, March 16, 2010 - Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) Rehabilitation Unit receives a Rifton Gait Trainer from Partners of the Americas. The donation was made possible by Nurse Theresa Bowick who is the President of the Partners of the Americas, Rochester Chapter and Mr. Stafford Joseph, President of the Antigua Chapter.

Said Salma Crump, Marketing & Communications Manager at MSJMC; “The hospital is thankful for this donation, which is important and timely - This new equipment will help to improve the quality of service patients receive at the unit. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with the organization.”

If you would like to receive more information on the services offered at the MSJMC Rehabilitation Unit please call (268) 484-2700 ext.2714.

For more information on the ways in which you can make a donation to the hospital please visit: www.msjmc.org/donations/html or call (268) 484-2700 ext. 2711.

About Mount St. John’s Medical Centre

Mount St. John’s Medical Centre is a 185-bed modern medical complex which provides full inpatient, diagnostic and physician services to meet international standards.

Our services include: Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat, Nephrology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pain Management, Oncology, Diabetes Management, Rehabilitation, Emergency & Trauma, Clinical Laboratory & Pathology and Pharmacy.

For media inquiries please contact: Salma Crump

Tel: (268) 484-2711

eMail: sacrump@msjmc.org

URL: www.msjmc.org