< Previous/ ISSUE_11 50 YOUR HEALTHY SOCIETY Vejdusit foundation Green Health Care & Share project, managed by the Vejdusit Foundation for over four years, passes donated medical equipment on to people who are in need. One of these is nine-year-old Sumintra (Nong Nam) Pakeeworn who has suffered from a rare form of epilepsy with convulsive seizures since she was only two months old, that causes respiratory failure. Nong Nam also does not have a properly functioning midbrain, meaning she is unable to control her body movements and that it is impossible for her to do everyday tasks by herself. In addition, she has other complications that constantly need to be monitored. In 2015 she was admitted to an ICU from choking food into a lung, seriously infecting it as well as her bloodstream. Brain dysfunction and GREEN HEALTH CARE & SHARE PROJECT: PASSING ON MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR PEOPLE IN NEED โครงการ Green Health Care & Share “ส่งต่ออุปกรณ์ ทางการแพทย์ การพยาบาล ให้กับผู้ที่ยากไร้” Tel. 02 -310-3071 Fax: 02-310 -3255 E-mail: Vejdusit@bdms.co.th, Facebook: vejdusit foundation. For further information, please contact โครงการ Green Health Care & Share เป็นโครงการหนึ่งภายใต้มูลนิธิเวชดุสิตฯ ที่ได้ด�าเนิน การมาอย่างต่อเนื่องเป็นเวลาสี่ปีกว่า โดยเปิดรับ บริจาคอุปกรณ์การแพทย์ เพื่อส่งต่อให้ผู้ที่ต้องการ ความช่วยเหลือ โดยล่าสุด โครงการ Green Health Care & Share ได้มอบเครื่องช่วยหายใจแรงดัน สองระดับ (BiPAP) และเครื่องผลิตออกซิเจนให้แก่ ด.ญ.สุมีนตรา ภาคีวร (น้องน�้า) อายุ 9 ปี ผู้ป่วยโรค ลมชัก ซึ่งเป็นกลุ่มหนึ่งในล้าน น้องมีอาการชักตั้งแต่ อายุแค่ 2 เดือน ท�าให้ระบบทางเดินหายใจล้มเหลว และไม่สามารถควบคุมการเคลื่อนไหวของร่างกายได้ เนื่องจากไม่มีสมองแกนกลาง จึงไม่สามารถช่วยเหลือตัว เองได้เลย อีกทั้งยังมีโรคแทรกซ้อนอีกมากที่ต้องเข้ารับ การรักษาอย่างต่อเนื่อง และในปี 2558 ที่ผ่านมา น้องน�้า มีอาการทรุดหนัก ต้องเข้า ICU ด้วยอาการส�าลัก อาหารลงปอด ท�าให้ปอดติดเชื้อรุนแรง ติดเชื้อใน กระแสเลือด ตามมาด้วยสมองสั่งการผิดปกติ หัวใจ เต้นช้าลงผิดปกติ ท�าให้ทุกวันนี้ทางครอบครัวมีหนี้สิน ที่เกิดจากค่าใช้จ่ายในการรักษาจ�านวนมาก จนไม่มี บ้านเป็นของตัวเองอยู่ ต้องต่อเติมใต้ถุนบ้านญาติของ ทางพ่อน้องน�้าเป็นที่อาศัยของครอบครัว โดยอุปกรณ์ BiPAP ที่ทางโครงการได้มอบให้น้องน�้านั้นสามารถ ช่วยน้องน�้าและครอบครัวให้ด�าเนินชีวิตได้อย่าง สะดวกสบายขึ้น และแบ่งเบาภาระของทางครอบครัวได้ ท่านสามารถแนะน�าช่วยเหลือผู้ป่วย หรือร่วมเป็น ผู้ให้ โดยติดต่อมายังโครงการฯได้ที่ E-mail: greenhealth@bdms.co.th bradycardia followed, and her health seriously deteriorated. Her family, greatly stressed by Nong Nam’s suffering and also indebted by the expensive and prolonged medical treatments, cannot afford their own house and have been living in the basement of a relative’s house. The Green Health Care & Share project was recently able to provide a much needed Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure Machine and Oxygen Concentrator to Nong Nam, which has greatly improved the quality of her life and also helped ease the daily stress of those taking care of her. For more information on how to donate, or if you know people in need in a similar situation, please contact: greenhealth@bdms.co.th/ ISSUE_11 51 NEWLY-OPENED PAIN MANAGEMENT CLINIC AT PHYATHAI 2 HOSPITAL The Phyathai Orthopedic Institute at Phyathai 2 Hospital recently held an opening ceremony for its Pain Management Clinic, attended by its chief Professor Dr. Thanainit Chotanaphuti and the orthopaedic team, celebrity couple Dr. Siriporn and Mickey Allapach Na Pombhejara and Pimpaporn (Patty) Sermpanitchakit. There was also a demonstration on Autologous Conditioned Plasma treatment by orthopaedic specialist Asst. Prof. Dr. Jiradech Tungasreni. The new, fully-staffed clinic will cater to patients of all ages with muscular, bone and joint problems - especially office workers who increasingly suffer from office syndrome – and aims to cure injuries with medical innovation without surgery, using techniques such as Autologous Conditioned Plasma, Epidural Sterioid Injection for herniated discs, Facet joint injection for relieving back pain from Ankylosing spondylitis, and Selective Nerve Root Block for lumbago and neck pain. YOUR HEALTHY SOCIETY Event update/ ISSUE_11 52 BDMS SOCIAL NEWS Event update ONE DAY TO BE A DOCTOR BY PHYATHAI 2 HOSPITAL Dr. Nattawan Charuworapolkul, Developmental and Behavioural Paediatrician at Phyathai 2 Hospital, recently gave an informative talk - on child healthcare and development promotion in certain ages, as well as guidance on communication with children to avoid them being scared of doctors and hospitals – as part of the ‘One Day to be a Doctor’ session during the Rakluke Family Festival 2017 held at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center. In addition to the talk, there was a live performance of the song ‘Hai Wai Wai Na’ (Get Well Soon) and other fun activities for children such as role- playing as a doctor and drawing and painting, in order to reduce their fears of hospitals and doctors. PHYATHAI SRIRACHA HOSPITAL ARRANGES SONGKRAN RITUAL Phyathai Sriracha Hospital arranged a Songkran ritual that was led by Dr. Chanchai Leesomprasong (Medical Director), Ms. Maneenarj Pattanakool (Administration Director), physicians, nurses and staff to show their respects and wish a happy Songkran to valued patients. The warm and good-natured atmosphere between patients and hospital staff was clearly seen and felt. There was also a performance with children dressed in traditional Thai costume to welcome in the Thai New Year./ ISSUE_11 53 BNH HOSPITAL AND TCT IN COLLABORATION BNH Hospital has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Council of Thailand to work jointly on a tourist safety project. The MoU was signed by Dr. Nopparat Panthongwiriyakul, Deputy Director of BNH Hospital (2nd right) and Mr.Ittirith Kinglake, President of Tourism Council of Thailand (2nd left) with Dr. Apichai Chaiyaroj, Assistant Hospital Director and Dr. Adith Chairattananon, Vice President – Academic, as witnesses. This collaboration will ensure safety for tourists in Thailand using the BNH SOS@ Hotel Application. TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT SEMINAR Bangkok hospital organized a “Total Knee Replacement Seminar” to share experience and new technique from doctors to patients by Joint Reconstruction and Arthoplasty surgeons : Dr. Phonthakorn Panishkul and Dr. Sombat Rojviroj. Bangkok Hip and Knee Center’s lastest knee surgery solution: offers outstanding outcomes : minimal pain, faster recovery, and back walking again in 24 hours. We invited a Total Knee replacement patient, to share how the impression after surgery and the way of life. As part of the seminar, Dr. Ead Lorprayoon, Senior Director at the Bangkok Academy of Sports and Exercise Medicine (BASEM), conducted a knee exercise workshop on how to test for and prevent knee arthritis, and how to strengthen muscles and knee joints. Attendees could also consult with the medical team present about their hip and knee joint issues./ ISSUE_11 54 BDMS SOCIAL NEWS Event update SAMITIVEJ HOSPITAL COLLABORATES WITH THAI LIFE INSURANCE TO HELP UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN WITH HEART DISEASE Samitivej Hospital continues to provide help to underprivileged children in their community through the Co-Creation Campaign 2017 – 2019, a partnership with Thai Life Insurance that aims to open up life opportunities to underprivileged children with heart disease. In addition to continuous activities including fundraising, health promotion road shows and precaution awareness activities, the campaign looks to instil skills and a sense of self-confidence in these children. SEE THE LIGHT OF THE BRAIN: 3M –MEMORY, MOVING, MULTIPLESCLEROSIS A Press conference was recently hosted “ See the Light of The Brain:3M –Memory, moving, Multiple Sclerosis” by Bangkok Neuroscience Center, Bangkok Hospital. This campaign aim to increase public awareness of brain diseases that impact with many patients such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson disease and Multiple Sclerosis. Dr. Yotin Chinvarun, Dr. Apichart Pisarnpong and Dr. Chanjira Satukijchai also gave a lecture and introduce new innovation to diagnosis disease. / ISSUE_11 55 BDMS HOSPITAL NETWORK The Guide/ ISSUE_11 56 The Guide BDMS HOSPITAL NETWORK Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi provides a 24-hour service to patients based in eastern Thailand and the bordering Cambodian areas. Its highly-experienced team of doctors and nurses receive continuous training, knowledge exchange in specialist topics and new medical findings to At Samitivej, our vision is to become provider of the highest quality for both emotional and physical healthcare services. We offer a full range of services that covers preventive, protective, curative and rehabilitative measures. Our commitment to excellence BANGKOK HOSPITAL CHANTABURI SAMITIVEJ HOSPITAL Totally, Truly Care A MEMBER OF BDMS A MEMBER OF BDMS increase their capabilities to handle wide-ranging medical cases. The hospital is certified by ISO 9001:2008 as well as Hospital Accreditation (HA), guaranteeing quality medical service from its multi- disciplinary teams of specialists, and medical technologies. + BANGKOK HOSPITAL CHANTHABURI’S MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDE: • Electronic Medical Record system (EMR) • Radiology Center which is equipped with X-ray (general and portable), Magnetic Resonance is built upon the art, creativity and science of healing instilled in our five-fold mission THE LIVER AND DIGESTIVE INSTITUTE specializes in endoscopy and offers full-cycle diagnostic services and treatment for diseases related to liver and gastrointestinal (GI) system, such as virus infection, alcoholism, cirrhosis, fatty liver, pancreatitis, gallstones and many more illnesses. Samitivej also specializes in cutting edge and tertiary treatment such as liver transplants. LIVER AND DIGESTIVE INSTITUTE, a collaborative programme with Japanese Hospital SANO. The Imaging (MRI), 64-Slice CT Scan , Dental X-ray, Mammogram, Ultrasound, and PACS. • Specialist clinics and centres: • Surgery Clinic • Orthopaedics Clinic • Plastic Surgery Clinic • Internal Medicine Clinic • Eye Clinic • Ear Nose and Throat Clinic Institute specializes in endoscopy and offers full-cycle diagnostic services and treatment of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. The two hospitals have also launched a medical exchange programme allowing Samitivej doctors to study innovative medical techniques from their counterparts in Japan. SANO HOSPITAL recently introduced the Narrow Band Imaging technique to Samitivej Hospital. It applies the use of specific green and blue lights • Heart Clinic • GI and Liver Center • Pediatrics Center • Women’s Health Center • Skin Care and Beauty Center • Health Promotion Center • Rehabilitation Center • Emergency and Accident Center • Critical Care Center • Dental Center • Haemodialysis Center to enhance the details and other obscure aspects of a gastrointestinal endoscopy. The efficiency of the newly-developed Narrow Band Image International Colorectal Endoscopic Classification (NICE) with magnification technique is increased. The Liver and Digestive Institute uses the latest medical innovations and technologies. We are equipped with a team of specialists who draw from years of training and experience both in Thailand and abroad to provide Thai, expatriate and international patients with the most accurate diagnosis and best treatment plan for a variety of liver-related diseases and digestive ailments. The Institute is located on the second floor of Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital. Call Center : +662-0-222-222 E : info@samitivej.co.th | W : www.samitivejhospitals.com For further information please contact: Address : 25/14 Thaluang Rd., T. Watmai, A. Mueang, Chanthaburi 22000 T : +66 (0) 3931 9888 | www.chanthaburihospital.com mobile app :/ ISSUE_11 57 Phyathai 3 Hospital 111 Phet Kasem Road, Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160 E : webcenter@phyathai.com | www.phyathai.com F : +66 (0) 2467-6515 | T : +66 (0) 2467-1111 BNH Hospital has become Thailand’s first private international hospital, warmly accepted by patrons throughout its 118 years of memorable history. BNH promises to provide ever greater treatment and services of the highest calibre. Phyathai 3 Hospital has been established in Thailand since 1996. With over 18 years of experience, its ambition is to expand its services to offer satisfactory medical treatment not only to patients in the Western area, but also cater to foreign and international patients. BNH HOSPITA L Your Trustworthy Lifetime Healthcare Companion PHYATHAI HOSPITA L A MEMBER OF BDMS A MEMBER OF BDMS The hospital is composed of 1 building that can accommodate 500 beds of in-patient cases and 54 diagnostic rooms completely equipped with modern day medical technology and equipment. It can service 2,000 out-patient cases daily. The hospital provides highly qualified medical personnel, complete health services and facilities in all health departments. Our cardiac center is affiliated with Bangkok hospital cardiac unit or Bangkok heart center which comprises of the best cardiac surgeons in Thailand. Our hospital established the Arthroplasty Institute with the vision to provide the best services available in this field. We are proud to say that our specialists have accumulated at least 15 years of experience, with not less than 2,000 knee surgeries performed that has yielded a 98% success rate that will assure you to be able to walk after a day of surgery. With a good rating of successful surgical procedures, it is true to say that we have mastered this intensive procedure with an assurance of a positive and speedy recovery. Phyathai 3 hospital aims to be the leading hospital with its excellence, expertise, affordability without compromising the quality of medical treatment to give outstanding service in the Western part of Thailand. Our mission is to be able to provide Medical service to a wide bracket of customers by offering reasonable prices without compromising quality, safety and medical technology. Here, we integrate the international medical expertise, with traditional Thai hospitality. For further information please contact: Address : 9/1, Convent Road, Silom, Bangkok 10500, Thailand T : +66 (0) 2686 2700|F : +66 (0) 2632 0579|E : info@bnh.co.th |W : www.BNHhospital.com BNH SPINE CENTRE The first comprehensive spine treatment centre in Thailand with a highly qualified team of physicians who specialize in spine treatment. It offers the highest standards of medical care, and its team of specialists is acknowledged for their expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of spine conditions, including using state-of-the-art technology for effective treatment of spinal ailments. MINIMAL ACCESS SPINE SURGERY (MASS) MASS is a minimally invasive procedure that consists of making 1.6-2.0 cm incisions in the back, through which the surgeon inserts a small tube to the spine, used in combination with an endoscope, makes the operation very precise and effective resulting in small wounds, low risk of infection, reduced bleeding, minimal pain and disability, and faster recovery. TOTAL ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT (TADR) TADR is a surgical procedure that replaces degenerative discs of the lumbar or cervical spine with artificial discs that are designed to imitate the functions of a natural disc and allow as normal as possible motion after surgery. PERCUTANEOUS VERTEBROPLASTY / KYPHOPLASTY Vertebroplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is designed to relieve the pain of compression fractures associated with osteoporosis or spinal tumors. Bone cement is injected into the fractured spine to relieve pain and strengthen vertebral bodies. Both Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty are performed under local or general anesthesia, which offers speedy and long-term relief from osteoporosis-related back pain. To make an appointment and for further information, please contact: BNH Spine Centre, BNH Hospital Tel: 0-2686-2700 E-mail: info@BNH.co.th/ ISSUE_11 58 The Guide BDMS HOSPITAL NETWORK Paolo Hospital is a 260 bed, full service medical center equipped with cutting-edge and modern medical technologies in a modern environment. Our medical staff with vast academic knowledge, experience and professionalism. Royal Phnom Penh Hospital is a tertiary care hospital managed and operated by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Co.LTD (BDMS) Started in 1972, BDMS is the largest operator of private hospitals in Thailand and Southeast Asia. PAOLO HOSPITA L Cure that embraces Heartfelt Care : Humanized Healthcare ROYAL PHNOM PENH HOSPITAL A MEMBER OF BDMS A MEMBER OF BDMS PERSONALIZED REJUVENATION CENTER Provides a health care one stop service for responding to situations and Thai’s needs by aiming at holistic medicine, focusing on an illness’ reason including repairing everybody- system by diagnosis and treatment continually. Having a thoroughly blood drawing with a technology, residue Heavy metal test, daily routine, and family history comprehensive history taking to make a greatest personal suitably treatment. A TEAM OF MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD OF PERSONALIZED REJUVENATION CENTER Medical Advisory Board of Paolo Wellness Center is comprised of well-experienced medical staff who expertise in the field of medical holistic treatments and Anti-Aging Internist graduated Royal Phnom Penh medical team consists of 40 medical doctors from Thailand, Cambodia, the United States, Switzerland, France etc. The medical support services are provided by many well-known professional organizations. It is no doubt that Royal Phnom Penh Hospital will be a perfect healthcare provider for Cambodian and international patients in Cambodia. SCOPE OF SERVICES • 7/24 Emergency /Trauma Care services • Hotel and House call services • Health promotion and checkup programs • Comprehensive basic services (Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Orthopedics, from USA. People generally understand “Anti-aging Medicine” as a kind of beauty, how to reduce facial wrinkles, brighten skin but in the fact that it is more important than that. It is “Restoring the health from inside and deeply to every cells of the body”. Anti-aging can be said as a kind of prevention of age. It can be actually slowly down the age as nobody like to be old. In the fact, prevention of age means to prevent the diseases and how to slow down it. We have to see how to keep our body balance such as what we have taken each day, it is covered enough or not. Absorption of intestine is working well or not. Nutrient or vitamin Dentistry, Hemodialysis, Health Checkup, Radiology, Inpatient Admission, Intensive Care Unit) • Provision of expert consultation and rapid patient referral service for treatment at Bangkok Hospital Medical Center • Affiliation with all major international insurances MODERN EQUIPMENT • MRI 1.5 Tesla • CT 128 slices • Digital Mammography • C-Arm • Bone Density Scan • Operating rooms are ready for major surgeries such as abdominal surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, gynecological surgery etc. • Intensive care Unit (ICU) taken is more or less. If it is over, we should reduce. If it less, we should add in order to keep balance for all working system. WHY CHOOSE US? : PERSONALIZED REJUVENATION CENTER For Hormone Replacement Therapies (HRT) of Personalized Rejuvenation Center, we use Bioidentical Hormone in our treatment that is beneficial to human body. The medical specialists that qualify in international standard will provide the treatment for each person differences and intensively follow up the results for the effective treatment. The objective of Paolo Wellness Center is not only to cure diseases but also to make sure that everyone will be healthy on our watch. Doctor Thorranas Krataithong Anti-aging Internist Paolo Hospital Phaholyothin • Digital assistance technology for Radiology such as PACS, and computerized hospital information system (HIS) MEDICAL EVACUATION Land and Air Evacuation Service is dedicated by Bangkok Hospital team for providing people throughout Cambodia with the quality of pre-hospital medical emergency care and patient transport to higher level care provider in the nearby countries. Royal Phnom Penh hospital No.888 Russian Blvd. Sangkat Toeuk Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh Cambodia T : +66 (0) 23991 0000 | F : +66 (0) 2398 6992 | E : info@royalphnompenhhospital.com W : www.royalphnompenhhospital.comNext >