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"Then & Now" Photo Contest
Category: community-happenings
Take a nostalgic leap through time with our "Then & Now" Photo Contest! Do you have an old photo that holds a special place in your heart? Relive the joy of favourite moments from your past by recreating those photos and stand a chance to win a BRUNO Compact Hot Plate worth [...]
"Your Health Matters!" Event
Category: community-happenings
"Your Health Matters!" – Combat Non-Communicable Diseases for a Healthier Life Join us to learn, engage, and transform your lifestyle with insights from leading medical experts and a range of wellness activities. Our keynote speakers, Dr Chiew Yeong Woei, a Consultant Physician [...]
#Diet: Eat Mindfully During Festivities
Category: news
Many traditional dishes are prepared and consumed as part of festivities in Malaysia, making it easy to overindulge. It is important to prioritise health and wellbeing and be mindful of what we eat, even during celebrations. Overeating during the festive period can lead to weight gain, [...]
#HEALTH: Addressing Arthritis
Category: news
For those with arthritis, even the simplest everyday action, such as standing up or bending over, can cause immense pain. While it is widely known that arthritis presents itself more often in older people, those in their twenties can also develop arthritis with symptoms worsening as they [...]
#HEALTH: Coping with A Heatwave
Category: news
Cases of heat-related illnesses have been reported recently including deaths among children. Rising temperatures can lead to heat stroke and severe dehydration. There are individuals who are at higher risk when exposed to hot weather and age, health, physical condition and the environment [...]
#HEALTH: When Baby Comes Early
Category: news
WHEN a baby is born prematurely, it can have a substantial emotional impact on the entire family. Preterm labour can cause anxiety, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mother-baby bonding difficulty. Globally, according to the World Health Organisation, an estimated [...]
#HEALTH: World Breastfeeding Week - Giving Baby The Best
Category: news
BREAST milk is uniquely adapted to an infant's nutrient needs and is safe, clean, healthy and accessible. While breastfeeding is a natural process, it often involves a learning curve. A recent study found that approximately 70.3 per cent of mothers encounter breastfeeding difficulties, [...]
#HEALTH: World Heart Day - Silent Heart Attacks
Category: news
In many instances, silence denotes a sense of calmness and tranquillity. This is not the case however when it comes to health. Silence could mean something dangerous is brewing beneath the surface, something we may not notice in time. A case in point is the possibility of a silent heart [...]
#HEALTH: World Immunisation Week - A Shot at Health
Category: news
Immunisation is important to protect an individual from diseases. The most common method of increasing immunisation is through vaccination, as it is the easiest, safest and most effective way to prevent diseases, especially among children. When children are vaccinated, their immune system will [...]
1,000 Robot-Assisted Surgeries and Counting
Category: news
Sunway Medical Centre commemorated the administration of 1,000 robot-assisted surgeries at an event at SunMed Convention Centre in Bandar Sunway, Selangor. The milestone achievement is thanks to the hospital’s investment in the latest smart hospital technology to improve patient care and [...]
1-Day Group Training: MINDFULGym
Category: community-happenings
Malaysia's FIRST EVER structured stress reduction & wellness programme that combines ancient wisdom of mindfulness and state-of-the-art research in cognitive behavioural therapy & positive psychology Customised for the multiethnic Malaysian community and supported by 8 local [...]
10 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Treat Them
Category: blogpost
When children work and play together in groups, this environment provides an opportunity for the spread of a number of common childhood diseases that can be passed on from one child to the next. Some of the common illnesses that will be covered include fever, cough, cold and eczema. Here is a quick [...]
10 Things Not to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed
Category: blogpost
Major Depressive Disorder (a.k.a. Clinical Depression) is a severe medical condition that negatively affects the way we think, feel, and act. Effective treatment of depression includes good social support. Despite the good intention, we sometimes say things that are unhelpful or may worsen a [...]
10 Tips for the Emotional Care of Those Battling Cancer
Category: blogpost
Effective treatment of cancer is more than just the physical aspects - surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. The emerging field of psycho-oncology has reviewed that the psychosocial factors of cancer could influence the treatment outcome. Here are ten ways you could manage your emotional health [...]
10 Ways To Encourage A Person With Depression To Seek Help
Category: blogpost
Major Depressive Disorder (a.k.a. Clinical Depression) is a severe medical illness that negatively affects the way we feel, think, or act. It can lead to various emotional and physical problems and impair a person’s ability to function at work and at home. Fortunately, depression is a [...]
12 Ways To Be Kind To People With Depression
Category: blogpost
Depression is a common illness worldwide, with more than 300 million people affected. In Malaysia, the prevalence of depression was estimated to be between 8 and 12%, and it’s a leading cause of disability. How can we be kind and supportive to people with depression? Don’t [...]
17th Congress of APFCP: Robotic & Advanced Surgical Colorectal Workshop 2019
Category: community-happenings
CPD POINTS AWARDED + FREE PARKING Join us as our team of skilled consultants with years of experience across subspecialities as they share their insights in the wide range of Robotic & Advanced Surgical Colorectal methods on this workshop. Kindly note that this symposium is for [...]
20 Interesting Facts About the Human Heart
Category: blogpost
A human heart is roughly the size of a large fist. The heart weighs between 9 and 12 ounces (250 and 350 grams). The heart beats about 100,000 times per day (about three billion beats in a lifetime). An adult heart beats about 60 to 80 times per minute. Newborns hearts beat faster [...]
2021 Malaysia Smart Hospital Company of the Year
Category: award
2023 Asia Pacific Stevie Awards: Silver Stevie Winner in Innovation in Sales and Revenue Generation
Category: award
Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City has been honored with the Silver Stevie® Award in the "Innovative Achievement in Sales or Revenue Generation" category at the prestigious Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards 2023. This accolade underscores the organization’s commitment to driving [...]
