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SFH visits Wan Chai (with photos)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr York Chow, today (July 6) visited Wan
Chai to familiarise himself with the latest developments in the district.
Accompanied by Wan Chai District Officer, Miss Angela Luk, Dr Chow first
visited True Light Middle School of Hong Kong to see life in the school and
its learning environment, and to exchange views with teachers and students
on healthcare and other current issues. Dr Chow also attended a
demonstration by students of their Passing-of-the-Light ceremony and
marching performance. During this traditional school ceremony, form five
graduates will pass the "Light of Truth" on to form four students,
symbolising the succession of the school spirit from generation to
generation.
Dr Chow then visited the Community Health Call Centre Telephone Nursing
Consultation Service (TNCS) in Tang Shiu Kin Hospital. Launched by the Hong
Kong East Cluster in 2003, the telephone consultation and support service
aims to provide support for high-risk discharged elderly patients. Under the
pilot scheme, nurses will co-ordinate with hospitals and community
healthcare and service units, and closely monitor the health condition of
the elders by telephone. The nurses will also assess the health condition of
the elders, conduct triage assessment, and provide referral and health
advice according to clinical protocols.
Dr Chow said he was pleased to learn that since it started service, the TNCS
has served more than 15,000 patients, and among these patients, the utility
rate of emergency medical care service and the death rate have been reduced
significantly. Noting that the staff of the centre had been awarded for
being one of this year's outstanding staff and teams of the Hospital
Authority, Dr Chow commended the team for their professionalism and hard
work in providing quality services to patients.
Dr Chow concluded his visit at a tea gathering with district councillors,
with whom he exchanged views and experiences on how to improve services in
health, food safety and environmental hygiene.
Ends/Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:57
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