SLBMC Expands Emergency Care Team with New Physician
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has strengthened its Emergency Department with the appointment of Dr. Ayanna Whittington, an Emergency Medicine Physician who officially joined the hospital’s team this week.
Dr. Whittington, a Barbadian native and graduate of the University of the West Indies, brings extensive training and experience to the role. She expressed her enthusiasm about joining SLBMC, saying, “I am ecstatic to join the Emergency Medical team at the SLBMC. It is my pleasure to bring my years of experience to the people of Antigua and Barbuda with the aim to continually improve the care that this institution offers.”
Her recruitment comes as part of the hospital’s wider strategy to strengthen the areas where demand is greatest. The Emergency Department has been one of the most challenging units for both staff and patients, and SLBMC leaders say this move is another step toward transforming the patient experience.
Marketing and Communications Manager Salma Crump emphasized the importance of the new addition, noting that both Dr. Whittington and Dr. Christopher Sulowski represent the hospital’s push for continuous improvement. “We know the challenges in healthcare are real — we’ve faced many and continue to face them — but our commitment to strengthening the care and support we provide to patients and families remains just as strong,” she said. “Their expertise and dedication will help us keep building the kind of care our community deserves.”
With Dr. Whittington now on board, SLBMC says it is better positioned to deliver responsive, high-quality emergency services for the people of Antigua and Barbuda.
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