To meet the increasing demand for medical services in the Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing districts, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has donated HK$84 million to Yan Chai Hospital to redevelop four hospital blocks into a 11-storey Community Health and Wellness Centre to improve services and medical facilities. Some 300,000 people a year, including elderly and low-income families, are expected to benefit when redevelopment is completed.
Today (14 January), Jockey Club Steward Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung joined Yan Chai Hospital Advisory Board Chairman Tang Yew Zeo-chi, Board Chairman Raymond Leung, Tsuen Wan District Officer Jenny Yip, Tsuen Wan District Council Chairman Chan Iu-seng, Hospital Authority Cluster Chief Executive (Kowloon West) Dr Nancy Tung and guests to officiate at the Centre’s topping-out ceremony.
“The Club is honoured to take part in the Redevelopment Project together with the Hospital Authority and Yan Chai Hospital Board, to improve the medical facilities and services for residents in Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing districts,” Dr Li said.
On behalf of Yan Chai Hospital Advisory Board, Mr Raymond Leung thanked the Club’s donation of HK$84 million and the support from local community which made the redevelopment project possible.
The redeveloped Community Health and Wellness Centre is expected to be completed by mid 2014. It comprises a Health Resource Centre, Primary Care Centre and Specialist Care Centre, providing multi-rehab services, family medicine services, a specialist outpatient department, adolescent services and community nursing services.
The Club has been supporting Yan Chai Hospital since 1973 with donations amounting to some $140 million. Apart from the redevelopment project, the Club has supported the Moral and Civic Education Award Scheme, subsidised the construction cost of Yan Chai Hospital Multi-Services Complex and funded its expansion projects.
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 Hong Kong’s largest community contributor, donating HK$1.95 billion in 2012/13. In addition, the Club is a major taxpayer, Hong Kong’s single largest by far, generating over HK$17.64 billion in 2012/13 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. 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 Eric Li Ka Cheung says the Club is honoured to take part in the Redevelopment Project together with the Hospital Authority and Yan Chai Hospital Board, to improve the medical facilities and services for residents in Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing districts.
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Club Steward Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung (5th right) joins Yan Chai Hospital Advisory Board Chairman Tang Yew Zeo-chi (4th right), Board Chairman Raymond Leung (centre), Tsuen Wan District Officer Jenny Yip (5th left), Tsuen Wan District Council Chairman Chan Iu-seng (4th left), and The Hospital Authority Cluster Chief Executive (Kowloon West) Dr Nancy Tung (3rd left) to officiate at the Centrea£á?s topping-out ceremony.
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Club Steward Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung (centre) receives a souvenir from Yan Chai Hospital Board Chairman Raymond Leung (left) and Advisory Board Chairman Tang Yew Zoe-chi (right).
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Club Steward Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung (4th right) pictured with Yan Chai Hospital Advisory Board Chairman Tang Yew Zeo-chi (3rd right), Board Chairman Raymond Leung (centre), Member of Redevelopment of Yan Chai Hospital Project Steering Committee Chow How-chen, Tsuen Wan District Officer Jenny Yip (4th left), Tsuen Wan District Council Chairman Chan Iu-seng (3rd left), and The Hospital Authority Cluster Chief Executive (Kowloon West) Dr Nancy Tung (2nd left), Tsuen Wan Rural Committee Chairman Chung Wai-ping (1st left) and Tsuen Wan Trade Association Chairman Chu Chung-shing (1st right).
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Model of Yan Chai Hospital Redevelopment Project.
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