Parkway East Hospital

Parkway East Hospital
Parkway Health
Geography
Location East of Singapore, Southeast Asia, Singapore
Organisation
Care system Private
Services
Standards Joint Commission International
Singapore Quality Class
Emergency department Yes Accident & Emergency
Beds 106
History
Founded 1942
Links
Website Parkway East Hospital
Lists Hospitals in Singapore

Parkway East Hospital was formerly known as East Shore Hospital. It is a 106-bed private healthcare facility located in Telok Kurau, Singapore.[1]

This boutique hospital provides general and acute care, as well as a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and sub-specialties, including obstetrics and gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedic surgery, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) and ophthalmalogy. Various ancillary services such as rehabilitation therapy and imaging services are also available.

The hospital also houses a team of professional doctors and nurses who are passionate about their roles. It was awarded with a Singapore Quality Class certification and is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) for its commitment towards providing excellent healthcare services and facilities to both its patients and staff.[2]

History

Parkway East Hospital began its operations in 1942 and was known as the Paglar Clinic and Maternity Hospital. It was founded by Dr Paglar, a Eurasian general practitioner. In 1974, his descendants sold the hospital to an Englishman, Dr Leo Taylor and was renamed Saint Mark’s Maternity Hospital.

Two years later, the hospital was sold to Hong Leong Group for residential purposes. However, the land was zoned for hospital use. Another doctor, Dr Sundarson, together with a group of businessmen and doctors bought the property from Hong Leong.

The new owners refurbished and modernised the existing facilities, and renamed it Saint Mark’s Hospital. The 45-bed hospital commenced operations in 1974 with Obstetrics and Gynaecology wards, providing specialised healthcare for women. In 1977, Dr Yahya Cohen together with American Medical International (AMI) entered a joint venture with the former to form Saint Mark’s AMI Pte Ltd.

Saint Mark’s Hospital further expanded with a purchase of a 40,000sqft site adjacent to the existing building in 1982. With the expansion, the hospital’s capacity also increased to 49 beds. In 1983, AMI took over the hospital and it was renamed the American Hospital of Singapore where it housed various specialty clinics such as obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, general surgery and orthopaedics.[3]

After many years of operation, the hospital was acquired by Parkway Holdings Limited and was renamed East Shore Hospital. Under the new management, East Shore Hospital became a general acute care hospital integrated with a medical specialist centre and a 24-hour clinic.

In 2007, East Shore Hospital was renamed Parkway East Hospital. It is known for being a boutique, acute care hospital with a diverse range of medical specialties.

Facilities

Specialties and Strengths

Public Programmes

Antenatal Course

Parkway East Hospital organises antenatal courses to guide and provide parents-to-be with tips on preparing for and managing childbirth and care for their newborn. The hospital also encourages the husbands and daddies-to-be to attend the course together with their spouses. The course includes nutrition, baby massage, pre-birth preparation, after-birth care as well as exercises.[4]

Medical High School

This is medical attachment programme for students 15 to 18 years old. Conducted by professional doctors and nurses over 3 weekends, students get to learn about medical specialties like gynaecology and orthopaedics. The participants take on roles like surgeons and scrub nurses in a real-life operating theatre, and learn to do laparoscopic surgery under the direction of specialist doctors.[5]

Doctor for a Day

A fun day at the hospital for kids 5 to 10 years old, this is a short 90-minute session conducted by doctors and nurses at the hospital. The children are introduced to hand-washing techniques, bandage cuts and treat sprains and even changing diapers for babies.[6]

Awards

Corporate Social Responsibility Programme

In 2013, Parkway East Hospital participated in the launch of ‘Life Renewed’ campaign which funds medical treatment for needy patients under its Corporate Social Responsibility programme. The initiative is made possible by funds injected by the Khazanah IHH Healthcare Fund established in 2011. Medical treatments sponsored by Parkway East Hospital included an artificial sphincter surgery (2015) and 15 knee replacement surgeries (2016).[7]

In 2015, Parkway East Hospital sponsored a wheelchair to a physically-challenged Alicia Choong[8] after a request was made by Singapore’s Radio Station One FM’s #1 Breakfast Show. Parkway East Hospital also hosted a Christmas Party to raise funds for Singapore’s Association for Persons with Special Needs (ASPN).

In 2016, Parkway East Hospital sponsored 2 total knee replacements for 65-year-old Lam Kwan Shiang, a former taxi driver of 30 years.[9] Such procedures usually cost around SGD25,000 each. This was done under the Life Renewed Programme and is eligible for Singapore citizens or permanent residents with an average household income of less than SGD1,100.

Partnerships

Related News

References

  1. ↑ "About Us | Parkway East Hospital, Singapore". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  2. ↑ "About Us | Parkway East Hospital, Singapore". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  3. ↑ "East Shore Hospital and Medical Centre - wikidoc". www.wikidoc.org. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  4. ↑ "Antenatal Care (Before Birth) | Women (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) | Parkway East Hospital Singapore". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  5. ↑ "Parkway East Medical High School | Parkway East Hospital Singapore". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  6. ↑ "Doctor For A Day". www.parkwayeast.com.sg. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  7. ↑ "Community Projects - Parkway Pantai". www.parkwaypantai.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  8. ↑ "A wheelchair for Alicia - ONE FM gives back". RazorTV. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  9. ↑ "A wheelchair for Alicia - ONE FM gives back". RazorTV. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  10. ↑ "Pathway Genomics Partners with Largest Private Healthcare Provider in Singapore". Reuters. 2013-07-01. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  11. ↑ "Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore | Sengenics". www.sengenics.com. Retrieved 2016-03-14.
  12. ↑ "Parkway Patient Assistance Centre works in close partnership with local medical experts". www.ft.lk. Retrieved 2016-03-14.

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