In a bid to enhance medical and primary healthcare services in Tin Shui Wai, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has donated HK$10.8 million to United Christian Nethersole Community Health Service (UCN) to set up a community health centre. In providing residents with comprehensive health care services at affordable prices within the district, the centre will help relieve the current pressure on the public hospital in Yuen Long.
Today (1 November), Club Steward Dr Donald K T Li joined Permanent Secretary for Food and Health Richard Yuen, United Christian Medical Service Chairman of Board of Directors Professor Tam Sheung-wai, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Chairman of Board of Governors The Right Revd Thomas Soo and UCN Management Committee Chairman Dr Alice Yuk to officiate at the opening ceremony of the Centre.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr Li noted that the Club shared the vision of UCN on the importance of primary healthcare, and had supported a number of similar projects across the city over the years. “The Club is delighted to work with United Christian Medical Service and UCN to establish the Centre which will provide quality medical services to an estimated 110,000 residents in Tin Shui Wai in the first three years.”
Located at Tin Ching Estate, the Jockey Club Tin Shui Wai Community Health Centre is the first one-stop primary healthcare service centre operated by a non-profit organisation in the district. The Centre provides a wide range of services at affordable prices including family medicine, health checks, dental, Chinese medicine and diagnostic imaging. It will not only offer better medical services to residents, but also provide substantial relief to the overburdened public hospital in Yuen Long.
The Trust has partnered UCN on various projects since 1985, injecting some HK$73 million of funding. Examples include the launch of the Community Geriatric Health Maintenance Programme through its HKJC Community Project Grant, aiming to improve and maintain health of people aged 60 or above; and renovation of the Jockey Club Wo Lok Community Health Centre, offering primary healthcare and medical services to residents in Kwun Tong.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is not only one of the world's leading horse racing organisations but also a world top 15 charitable organisation and Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.7 billion in 2012. It is also a major taxpayer, Hong Kong's single largest by far, generating over HK$16 billion a year for public funds. The Club pioneers technology applications for sporting and betting entertainment, striving for the highest levels of customer service. As a membership club, it is recognised as one of Asia’s most prestigious, with more than 23,000 members. These multifaceted roles make it a well-respected and remarkable organisation, dedicated to its mission of enhancing the quality of life for all Hong Kong people.
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Club Steward Dr Donald K T Li (3rd right), Permanent Secretary for Food and Health Richard Yuen (2nd right), United Christian Medical Service Chairman of Board of Directors Professor Tam Sheung-wai (2nd left), Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Chairman of Board of Governors The Right Revd Thomas Soo (1st left) and UCN Management Committee Chairman Dr Alice Yuk (1st right) unveil the plaques. Dr Li says residents in Tin Shiu Wai can receive better medical services since the opening of the Jockey Club Tin Shui Wai Community Health Centre.
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Club Steward Dr Donald K T Li (6th right) joins Permanent Secretary for Food and Health Richard Yuen (6th left), United Christian Medical Service Chairman of Board of Directors Professor Tam Sheung-wai (5th left), Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Chairman of Board of Governors The Right Revd Thomas Soo (5th right), Yuen Long District Officer Yeung Tak-keung (3rd left), UCN Management Committee Chairman Dr Alice Yuk (4th left) and Member Professor Lee Shiu-hung (4th right) to officiate at the opening ceremony of the Jockey Club Tin Shui Wai Community Health Centre.
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Club Steward Dr Donald K T Li (1st left) pictured with Permanent Secretary for Food and Health Richard Yuen (1st right), Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Chairman of Board of Governors The Right Revd Thomas Soo (2nd right) and UCN Management Committee Chairman Dr Alice Yuk (2nd left).
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Club Steward Dr Donald K T Li (2nd right) and the Cluba£į?s Executive Director, Charities, Douglas So (1st right) pictured with Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation Chairman of Board of Governors The Right Revd Thomas Soo (2nd left) and Vice-Chairman Dr Pamela Leung (1st left).
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The Jockey Club Tin Shui Wai Community Health Centre provides a wide range of services including family medicine, health checks, dental, Chinese medicine and diagnostic imaging to residents in Tin Shui Wai.
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