At its genesis, the idea of a private medical hospital and health care facility was new to the general populace, who may have been uncertain that such services were within their reach. However, along its journey of two and a half decades, it has been part of SAMS vision to alter that perception. It has worked unceasingly to achieve this, whilst simultaneously remaining committed to providing increasingly improved medical services, a modern facility and cutting-edge equipment, in a field in which change and new technologies are a constant.
Reflecting on their journey, Dr. Lutz Amechi, SAMS Managing Director and Mrs. Allyson Amechi, Administrative Director, stated; “Of course there have been ups and downs, setbacks and disappointments. But there have also been a great many triumphs and ground-breaking achievements. Changing a landscape is one thing, but becoming an integral part of Grenada’s landscape is an accolade we treasure dearly. Being able to offer medical services and health care choices that most in Grenada can afford, is something we are extremely proud of. The introduction of our medi-care packages was specifically taken to address that need. Our reputation continues to grow in Grenada and across the globe, with regional and international insurance companies, cruise ship patients, doctors and hospitals, who have required our services. However, we continue to remain a proudly Grenadian institution, with over 90% of our staff complement being of Grenadian origin, ”he concluded.
St Augustine’s Medical Services – Milestone Achievements:
2003
- Introduction of Navajo – Medicare Packages with affordable monthly payments for individuals and their dependents. Making private medical care accessible for as many patients as possible.
2015
- SAMS acquired its own ambulance to provide services to the private and public sectors.
2017
- Upgraded to electronic hospital beds
- Acquisition state of the art 64 slice CT scanner
- Acquisition of the first Hyperbaric Chamber in the region – allowing for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in a hospital setting, within Grenada.
2019
- SAMS treats regional patient in hyperbaric chamber after being bedridden for 2 months, patient returns home walking!
2020
- Purchase of PCR machines allowing for testing and results to be accomplished in 24 hours.
- Online patient portal introduced allowing patients to register with SAMS online and book appointments.
- New theatre equipment was required, in order to improve surgical services, making them more efficient. This included the introduction of a C -Arm machine to allow for medical imaging during surgery.
- Further upgrades of medical equipment across all departments for more efficient patient care.
2021
- Upgrade of X-ray machine
- Additional parking facilities for patient convenience.
- Solar panels installed to contribute to sustainability and green environment.
- 2023
- July – August – Introduction of MRI services for public and private sector.
St. Augustine’s Medical Services