Hong Kong public hospitals have always been hailed as one of the best medical services in the world, but as the population ages and the demand for medical services increases, the waiting time for non-emergency patients has become longer and longer.
In order to provide the public with access to high-quality and affordable medical services, the Hong Kong Jockey Club (JC) donated HK$1.3 billion through its charitable trust fund to support the establishment of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Hospital (Zhongda Hospital), which was born at the historic moment for local medical and health care. The system provides one more choice.
Photography: Gong Jiasheng
"Public hospitals have long waiting times, and private hospitals have too expensive medical examinations. Until I came into contact with the newly established Zhongda Hospital, I completely reversed my traditional concept of private hospitals." Ms. Yang Manying, 53, has lived in Shatian District for more than 20 years.
Sha Tin District is one of the most populous areas in Hong Kong. With the gradual increase in the number of residents and the aging population, the district's medical system is facing great challenges.
The Jockey Club is committed to responding to social needs
As one of the top ten charitable donor organizations in the world, the Jockey Club has worked closely with all sectors of society for decades to implement the purpose of building a better society.
As early as the 1950s and 1960s, in order to solve the problem of tight public health resources in Hong Kong at that time, the Jockey Club has repeatedly donated money to support hospital expansion and expansion of public medical equipment, and supported the establishment of more than 20 Jockey Club clinics and two mobile clinics.
After the SARS epidemic broke out in 2003, HK$500 million was allocated to assist the SAR government to establish a health protection center to strengthen local disease prevention and control work. The center has also played a positive role in the current COVID-19 epidemic.
As for the Zhongda Hospital, which was put into service at the beginning of this year, it is the largest medical and health charity project in the history of the Jockey Club.
Ms. Yang (left) experienced smart medical services at the Zhongda Hospital established with the support of the Jockey Club.
Smart hospitals are people-oriented
Ms. Yang came to the Chinese University Hospital next to Sha Tin University Station to undergo a colonoscopy under general anesthesia in February this year. "The mood before arriving at the hospital was actually very nervous, but the whole environment of the Chinese University Hospital is very comfortable, with plenty of natural light and openness. The beautiful scenery makes me feel at ease and relaxed.” CUHK Hospital uses information technology to support medical procedures while taking care of the needs of patients. Patients can register and pay through the system, greatly reducing the waiting time for patients. Take Ms. Yang as an example. From admission, inspection to discharge, it was completed in the morning.
The hospital’s smart technology is also applied to medical records. Electronic medical records support medical procedures, enhance medical effectiveness, and at the same time allow patients to keep track of their health status.
Illness not only brings physical discomfort to the patient, but also has an impact on the soul.
CUHK Hospital also takes care of the psychological needs of patients through smart technology.
It's as simple as installing an infotainment system on each bed so that patients can video call with their family members at any time. In addition, CUHK Hospital adopts a "price-to-price" model to allow citizens to use high-quality medical care at a highly transparent and affordable price. service.
After the experience, Ms. Yang was also very satisfied with the inspection: "Thank you so much for the Jockey Club for supporting the establishment of the Chinese University Hospital. There is a non-profit smart hospital in Hong Kong, which has really helped a lot of citizens!"
The CUHK hospital supported by the Jockey Club is well-equipped and makes good use of technology.
Jockey Club Chairman Chen Nanlu (left) visited and learned about the radiotherapy equipment in the hospital earlier.
Build a healthy community with one heart
Taking one step further for patients, CUHK Hospital has assembled smart medical technology, humanized services, and affordable pricing. It benefits far not only the residents in Sha Tin, but the general public can also benefit from the public medical system and private hospitals. One more choice.
The Horse Club, which supports the completion of the Zhongda Hospital, plays an even more important role.
The Jockey Club will continue to contribute to society, including supporting the development of Hong Kong's medical and health services, promoting a healthy lifestyle and building a healthy community.
[Click the picture to see the Jockey Club’s contribution to the promotion of healthy communities] The Jockey Club has been paying attention to different social needs for many years and has actively promoted the development of healthy communities and medical and health services:
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