Island Council Members Attend Official Opening of Sint Eustatius Healthcare Foundation Laboratory
May 23, 2025 – Members of the Island Council attended the official opening ceremony of the Sint Eustatius Health Care Foundation (SEHCF) laboratory.
Representing the Island Council were Councilman Derrick Simmons and Council Lady Mercedes Lopes-Spanner. Given her active engagement in healthcare discussions, Council Lady Lopes-Spanner was honored to accept the request by the director of the SEHCF Flip Van Woerkom of cutting the ribbon, officially marking the lab’s opening.
Following the ceremony, the council members and other officials participated in a guided tour of the facility. During the tour, demonstrations showcased the lab’s advanced equipment and enhanced capabilities, emphasizing how these improvements will benefit the healthcare services provided to the people of Sint Eustatius.
The establishment of the SEHCF laboratory represents a significant step forward in strengthening healthcare services on Sint Eustatius.