Returning couple donates dietary trays to hospital

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Returning couple donates dietary trays to hospital

A St Ann couple, Charles and Hyacinth Henry, recently donated 75 dietary trays to the St Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. The trays, measuring 21 x 13 inches, are designed for safe, professional in-room patient meal service. The trays were accepted by...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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