< Previous/ ISSUE_25 50 PMC PROVIDES FLUORESCENT JACKETS FOR POLICE Hospital executives of Phyathai-Paolo Medical Campus (PMC) recently handed out 60 fluorescent jackets to patrol officers at Bang Sue Police Station, led by Khun Pavinee Ruxprasart PMC Marketing Communication Division Manager, and Khun Piromluck Kanhabootr, Business Development Division Manager. The hospital aims to support police safety while on duty. N HEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM VISITS BDMS ACADEMIC BOOTH Khun Narongrid Galaputh, CEO of National Healthcare Systems, and his management team visited the booth of BDMS Non-Hospital Group that was organised at BDMS Academic Annual Meeting 2019 under the concept: ‘The Trusted Healthcare Network: The Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advance Technology’. It took place at the InterContinental Hotel. BDMS SOCIAL NEWS Event update PHYATHAI SRIRACHA ORGANISES TRAINING SESSION ON DELIVERING BABIES AND ON HELPING INFANT IN EMERGENCY SITUATION On 2 nd and 3 rd August, Phyathai Sriracha Hospital organised a training session for officers at Si Racha Provincial Police Station, Sawang Prateep Si Racha Foundation, and Peaw Yiang Tai Foundation. Dr. Thanakom Manthananon, Director of Phyathai Siracha Hospital, assigned Khun Haruthai Surinkaew the Nurse Director to give the opening speech for the event, which focused on how to deliver a baby and on helping infants in an emergency state. The session consisted of a lecture about emergency delivery, preparation of equipment for emergency delivery, neonatal resuscitation and derelict new-borns in an emergency delivery situation, as well as a demonstration by a team of professional nurses. The training was arranged to educate officers who are responsible for assisting the public, to improve their proficiency in helping mothers and children in case of emergency, and to reduce the risks of danger or death from complications in an emergency delivery situation./ ISSUE_25 51 Event update ‘MEDICAL NETWORK BEGIN’ CONFERENCE On 24 th August, Khun Somsong Puncharoenworakul, Director of Provincial Administration Organisation of Ayutthaya, chaired the opening of the ‘Medical Network Begin’ conference. The event’s objective was to announce its cooperation with Paolo-Phyathai Medical Campus (PMC) and in collaboration with Rajthani Hospital. Dr. Dhanarak Staponvorasak, Director of Insurance Center and Business DevelopmentPhyathai 2 Hospital, represented PMC and greeted the Chairwoman and attendees. The in-depth medical talk on coronary artery disease was provided by medical specialists from PMC, and the attendees were offered DTX and EKG check-up services. There were booths offering advice by nutritionists from PMC Sanam Pao, and on workouts by physiotherapists from PMC Ayutthaya. BDMS SOCIAL NEWS INFLUENZA IS REALLY PREVENTABLE! On 12 th July, Phyathai Hospital 3 organised a talk to promote better healthcare and influenza prevention during the rainy season. It was chaired by Khun Pawinee Vaipatama, Nurse Director, who was joined by Khun Kamonnet Dechchakan – Marketing Management Division Manager, Dr. Isara Sangkawadee – Pediatric Neurologist Child Center, and Dr. Suwannee Ratanachuwong – Internal Medicine. In addition, an exhibition was staged at the OPD patio which was open to visitors for the rest of the month. BDMS WINS THAILAND’S TOP CORPORATE BRANDS HALL OF FAME 2019 For the fifth consecutive year, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) was once again ranked in Thailand’s Top Corporate Brands Hall of Fame 2019 by Chulalongkorn Business School in collaboration with the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Prof. Bundhit Eua-arporn, President of Chulalongkorn University, presented the top award in the Health Care Services sector to Khun Sripop Sarasas, Chief Administrative Officer of BDMS, at the award ceremony. The award recognises outstanding corporate brand value, reflecting BDMS’ outstanding performance based on balance and sustainability, and provides encouragement to BDMS to maintain its high standards, higher goals and to build sustainability./ ISSUE_25 52 BDMS SOCIAL NEWS Event update BEATING ASTHMA On 8 th September, SAI@BNH Allergy Centre held a health forum on “Beating Asthma” with an opening speech by Dr. Nopparat Panthongwiriyakul, Deputy Director of BNH Hospital. The forum included a health seminar on asthma and allergies with asthma action plan, followed by a workshop on inhaler technique training conducted by a team of allergy specialists consisting of Prof. Dr. Orapan Poachanukoon, Dr. Pattara Tanticharoenwiwat, Dr. Anchalee Senavonge, and Chest and Pulmonary Medicine specialist Dr. Niwan Klinngam. A pulmonary function test with a spirometry, FeNO Vivatmo, peak flow and nasal irrigation station were also provided. Live streaming of the seminar was made available on FOOD FOR DYSPHAGIA PATIENTS AT BNH BNH Hospital organised the cooking demonstration titled “Kin Kluen Kuen Suk” (eat well, swallow well, restore health and happiness) to educate dysphagia patients, their caretakers and the general public. Dr. Apichai Chaiyaroj, Assistant Director of BNH Hospital, made the welcome speech. The cooking demonstration was led by Chie Yasumori @ Kuriko (from Japan), Cooking Specialist and Nursing Care Food Advisor. Kuriko has innovated culinary techniques to help stimulate appetite in patients and enable them BNH GET & GIVE 2019: EDUCATION ON MEDICATION AT CHANG HUA MAN ROYAL PROJECT As part of BNH Hospital’s recognition of the importance of using medication correctly and safely, a team of pharmacists led by Dr. Yinglak Panjawaranuwat, Assistant Director of BNH Hospital, travelled to Chang Hua Man Royal Project in Phetchaburi Province to build awareness about the dangers of misusing medicines. A consultation session was available for those who sought advice on their medications, and a set of household medicines was handed to each Royal Project officer. BANGKOK HOSPITAL’S SOI SOONVIJAI NEIGHBORHOOD CLUB The “Neighborhood Club” by Bangkok Hospital organised fun activities for residents of Soi Soonvijai and its neighbourhood. Khun Noppadon Boonsaner, Assistant General Support Director, and the committee of the Neighborhood Club gave attendees of the event a warm welcome. There was a mini-workshop on “Good Health Good Relationship” by professional coach Dr. Wuttichai Phasukanon, as well as a free vaccination to prevent four types of influenza for each attendee. to eat more conveniently, while ensuring that they gain sufficient nutrients, by finely grinding foods whilst retaining their form, taste, smell and texture. Dr. Pranathip Rinkaewkan, Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist at BNH Hospital, and Khun Nadia Kijjaroentorn, Dietitian at BNH Hospital, also participated in the discussion on dysphagia and nutrition. Attendees had the chance to taste the demonstration dishes that were prepared by a team of BNH chefs led by Khun Sukvadee Jotisalikorn, F&B Manager, a former student of Kuriko. BNH Hospital’s Facebook Page. SAI@ BNH is led by Prof. Emeritus Dr. Pakit Vichyanond, internationally-renowned expert in Allergy and Immunology, and provides services for treating allergies including nose, eyes, skin, food and drug allergies, as well as asthma. / ISSUE_25 53 SAMITIVEJ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HOSTS ACADEMIC CONFERENCE ON PAEDIATRIC EMERGENCY CARE Samitivej Children’s Hospital recently organised an academic conference on “New Era in Pediatric Emergency Medical Care”. During the conference, 10 personnel including doctors specialising in paediatric emergency medicine, specialist paediatricians and other medical staff from Samitivej Children’s Hospital, Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital and Sri-Rayong Hospital received certification for their recent completion of Pediatric Emergency Medicine training based on infant and paediatric critical care. The training curriculum was designed by Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University, one of the leading paediatric hospitals in the U.S.A. Those who received PRESS CONFERENCE ON SPHINCTER-SAVING SURGERY Recently, Prof. Dr. Thiravud Khuhaprema, Director of Wattanosoth Cancer Hospital, and Dr. Niwat Intarawichian Deputy Director of Bangkok Hospital, chaired a press conference on “Rectal Bleeding May Indicate Risk for Haemorrhoids or Colorectal Cancer”. They also used the occasion to introduce sphincter-saving surgery, along with radiation and chemotherapy, as an alternative treatment which can increase successful treatment without bowel movement through abdominal surface, resulting in better living quality for patients. The talk was joined by Prof. Dr. Art Hiranyakas – Director of Colorectal Surgery Center at Bangkok Hospital, Dr. Panida Thong U-Thaisri – Gastroenterology Internist at Bangkok Hospital, and Dr. Prasert Lertsanguansinchai – Director of Radiotherapy Center at Wattanosoth Hospital. BDMS JOINS PEOPLE’S HEALTH 2019 OVERSEAS HEALTHCARE EXPO IN BEIJING As one of the world’s three largest private hospital groups in the world, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) showed up at the People’s Health 2019 Overseas Healthcare Expo Beijing as an exclusive sponsor, introducing Thailand as a medical tourism hub as well as presenting BDMS corporate services to the China market. The invitation was well-received by local government officials and professionals in the healthcare sector. This healthcare expo is jointly organised by people.com.cn and CPAM, and aims to promote the sustainable and healthy development of social medicine services on the basis of relevant laws and regulations, in a bid to increase the supply of medical services and accelerate the improvement of people’s livelihood. BDMS gave a speech about the operation modes of overseas hospitals and, in the evening, also hosted a gala dinner for VIP guests of hospitals, insurance executives, exhibitors and investors. certification are now qualified to assess the patient’s condition and start providing treatment at the site of the incident, including the use of life-saving equipment before patient transfer to the Newborn and Pediatric Surgery Center at Samitivej Children’s Hospital in Srinakarin campus. / ISSUE_25 54 BDMS HOSPITAL NETWORK The Guide/ ISSUE_25 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 is built upon the art, creativity and 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 science of healing instilled in our five-fold mission LIFE CENTER, SAMITIVEJ SUKHUMVIT HOSPITAL WELLBEING HEALTH CENTER Our philosophy is that ‘prevention’ is far better than ‘remedy’, and this is why the Life Center, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital was established as a centre for optimal long-term wellbeing. About the Life Center The centre conducts continuous research on the causes of health problems, especially those which may not be detected by a standard medical health check-up, using holistic medicine methodologies. This approach enables early detection of issues and, together with highly specialist tests for genetics and specific medical 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 conditions, early prevention is enabled with patients’ optimal long-term wellbeing as the goal. One effect of this approach is to slow down cell deterioration in patients’ bodies. Our Team Life Center at Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is staffed with highly experienced doctors certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine who will provide personalized advice on lifestyle modification following the holistic health methodology of analysing your internal health and your external lifestyle. Their • 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 recommendations will provide the optimal wellbeing lifestyle for your longevity, aided by a mix of customized supplements and exercise routine. Our Services and Health Programs: • Anti-aging health check-up for free radicals and anti-oxidant levels, hidden inflammations, metallic poison and hormone levels, vitamin and mineral levels, etc. • Personalized vitamins and supplements • Natural hormone replacement and hormone-balancing • Treatment to boost vitamins via bloodstream to enhance efficiency • Treatment to reduce toxics and metallic poison levels For more infomation please contact T: +66(0) 2 022 2749 – 50 E: svhlife@samitivej.co.th Call Center : +66 (0) 2022 2222 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_25 57 Call Center : 0-2944-7111 943 Phaholyothin Road, Samsannai, Phyathai, Bangkok 10400 E : onestop@phyathai.com | T : +66 (0) 2617 2444 ext. 2020 | F : +66 (0) 2619 8555 BNH Hospital has become Thailand’s first private international hospital, warmly accepted by patrons throughout its 119 years of memorable history. BNH promises to provide ever greater treatment and services of the highest calibre. Phyathai Nawamin International Hospital was founded in 1995 as “Srisiam Hospital”. General Prem Tinsulanonda, President of the Privy Council and statesman attended the opening ceremony as the guest of honour of the medium-sized private hospital located on BNH HOSPITA L Your Trustworthy Lifetime Healthcare Companion PHYATHAI HOSPITA L A MEMBER OF BDMS A MEMBER OF BDMS Nawmin – Ramindra Km.8 Road, under the name of Thai Medical Centre Public Company Limited, with specialist doctors and 140 beds ready to support patients. 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 There are several spinal disorders which require different treatments; therefore treatments will be tailored to a patient’s diagnosis. A specialist’s expertise in the field, together with cutting edge technology are paramount in determining the best possible treatment plan and medical care. BNH Spine Centre has a highly qualified team of physicians who specialize in spinal disorders using cutting edge medical technology • Robotic Spine Surgery • Lateral lumbar interbody fusion (PROlat) • eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion (XLIF) • Minimal Access Spine Surgery (MASS) • Total Artificial Disc Replacement (TADR) • Percutaneous Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty As well as Orthopedic Surgery specialists, there are specialists in spinal disorders ensuring an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment such as Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Neurological Surgery and Rehabilitation. The BNH Spine Centre is pleased to provide consultations on conditions of spinal discomfort and disorders. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 02-022-0700 • Team of Specialists • Robotic Spine Surgery Later in 2010, Srisiam Hospital became a part of Paolo Memorial, under the name of “Paolo Memorial Nawamin Hospital”. There were development of the building and branding as a one-stop medical center with modern technologies and under the concept of “Non-stop development for a better life”. Until 2014, Paolo Memorial Nawamin Hospital turned to a part of Phyathai Hospital under the name of “Phyathai Nawamin Hospital”. Quality of services and technologies have been improved, in order to treat complicated cases to reach the standard of Phyathai Hospital for the best advantage that patients will receive. The development also includes launching specialized centers such as: • Knee & Hip Arthroplasty Center: We provide treatment for skeletal system, muscle, ligament, nerves, and joint by orthopedic surgeons with modern technology for accurate and appropriate treatment, including Computer Assisted Navigation in TKA and THA. Experienced anesthetists are there to help decrease after-surgery pain, together with nurses to provide good care, and physiatrists to give consultation to patients about getting back to their normal life. • Spine & Brain Institute: We provide one-stop services on spine and brain, which includes providing consultation by highly experienced specialist doctors. • Beyond Health Center: We provide one-stop services by specialist doctors, registered nurses, and specialized care team with modern medical instruments. • International Customer Service Center: We provide professional consultation to help you plan for accurate and immediate treatment. We are accepted internationally because of our economic yet very competitive prices, and standard care and services./ ISSUE_25 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 Paolo Hospital Dental Center is ready to take extensive care of your teeth, including oral cavities. It offers both therapeutic and cosmetic dentistry by a team of over 50 specialised dentists, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary medical team. We pay particular attention throughout the whole process, from diagnosis to the most precise and effective treatment planning, and throughout follow-ups at every six months. In addition, the dental centre is equipped with modern technologies and up-to-date equipment, all of which have passed sterilisation processes at international standard. Our well-trained staff are able to offer the best care for patients. There are three main programmes: General Dentistry, 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, 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) • 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.com Paolo Hospital Phaholyothin 670/1 Phahonyothin Rd, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Khet PhayaThai, Bangkok 10400 T : +66 (0) 2271 7000 | F : +66 (0) 2271 4454 | W : paolohospital.com on understanding their needs, and on passing accurate knowledge to them. With our “put ourselves in your shoes” approach and our friendly atmosphere, we aim to offer the best service. All information given to patients comes directly from our well-qualified dentists, ensuring that your accurate diagnosis, safety, optimal and lasting resultS are ensured. Prosthodontics, and Dental Implants. Private dental rooms are also available. We thoroughly care about every need of our patients. Our focus is Next >