When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica as a Category 5 storm, it left behind catastrophic destruction. Homes washed away, clinics and hospitals damaged, and entire communities without access to clean water, food, or healthcare.

As a first-generation Jamaican-American and a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner, this devastation hits deeply personal. Some of my family members are from St. Elizabeth Parish, one of the hardest-hit areas of the island. They, along with thousands of others, are facing unimaginable hardship as they rebuild their lives.

I am currently preparing for a potential medical relief deployment to Jamaica on December 1, to help provide medical care, essential supplies, and direct support to families in need. While my deployment is still being finalized, the need for assistance is immediate and we can make an impact right now.

This campaign, Healthcare & Hope for Jamaica, invites fellow healthcare providers, colleagues, and compassionate supporters to join together to help those who’ve lost everything.

Your donations will directly support:

The purchase and delivery of medical supplies, medications, wound care kits, and hygiene products
Food, water, and essential aid for displaced families in parishes like St. Elizabeth, Manchester, and Clarendon
Support for Compassion Services International (CSI) and other verified Jamaica-based relief organizations actively serving on the ground

Every dollar raised will go toward these humanitarian efforts. No funds will be used for personal travel or expenses. I will personally ensure the donations are distributed transparently to help those in need and I’ll share updates, photos, and impact reports after the mission to show exactly where your support went.

Jamaica is a resilient and beautiful nation that has given so much to the world and it’s our turn to give back. Together, we can help restore health, hope, and dignity to families recovering from Hurricane Melissa.

Thank you for standing in compassion and solidarity with Jamaica.

Dr. Jessica Chung, DNP, NP-C,
Founder
International Business Association for Nurses

https://www.ibanurses.com

Healthcare & Hope for Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Relief