SunMed Carnival Promotes Fun to Wellness

03 October 2023

 

Sunway Medical Centre (SMC) has recently unveiled a new facet to healthcare with the SunMed Carnival, a platform to bridge connections among community members, healthcare professionals, and children of all ages.

SMC in a statement said the community health event was a testament that a hospital could be more than just a place for treatment, as it can also be a fun learning and knowledge-sharing hub.

In the statement, SMC Sunway City chief executive officer Dr Seow Vei Ken said healthcare should extend far beyond treating illnesses.

“By blending medical knowledge with excitement, the SunMed Carnival demonstrated the hospital’s commitment to effect prevention, education, and empowerment towards a healthy lifestyle and well-being. It warms our hearts to witness the enthusiastic involvement of our community and young ones,” he said.

Attended by more than 1,900 people, the SunMed Carnival featured an array of family-friendly educational activities tailored for children, introducing them to the world of healthcare.

SMC said it was also an occasion to showcase the new Tower D which is the hospital’s one-stop centre designed to cater to the healthcare needs of infants, children and adolescents.

This new tower houses the Children’s Emergency – the first emergency department in a private hospital in Malaysia exclusively dedicated to children under 12 years old, underlining the hospital’s commitment to comprehensive healthcare for the entire family, it said.

According to the statement, one of the standout attractions at the carnival was the ambulance tour which left children wide-eyed with wonder as they rode on the lifesaving vehicle, and at the same time learned about the life-saving role ambulances and paramedics play in patient care.

It said other attractions included arts and crafts workshops, a colouring contest and educational games such as a first aid kit quest to help children acquire skills to respond to common injuries and a body organ match where children discovered the incredible systems of the human body.

Attendees also had access to booths that offered health and eye screenings, speech and hearing tests, spine assessments, and dietitian advice on healthy eating, it said.

Through this carnival, SMC said it aimed to foster community and empowerment that will inspire everyone to embrace a healthier lifestyle.

“Beyond the festive spirit, the carnival showcased the power of healthcare education when combined with the joy of learning and the spirit of community, leading the way for hospitals as hubs of community wellness and education. It is a testament to the fact that, at times, laughter truly emerges as the strongest medicine,” the statement read.

Source: Asean News Gazette

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