The Cathedral of St John the Evangelist’s (SJC) PIHDM recently hosted a talk to raise awareness on the availability of free medical assistance by Assunta Hospital via the Assunta Integrated Social Services (ASSISS), Mission Concerns, and the re-introduction of the Women’s Desk at the parish. From left: Assunta Chairman, Peter Leong giving a short history…
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection, has seen over 162 million confirmed cases and over 3.36 million deaths worldwide recorded up to 15 May 2021, although the true number of cases worldwide is unknown. Closer to home in Malaysia, we have so far recorded seen over 1822 deaths since the COVID pandemic began last…
Assunta Hospital has also recently procured a new 3 Tesla MRI machine that will start operations in the first half of this year. KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 — Assunta Hospital has appointed Wilson Choo, with 29 years’ experience in the health care industry, as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective March 16. Choo started…
New norms Avoid the three Cs Fight against COVID-19 is far from over Continue to practice protective measures Continue to protect ourselves and others Cover your coughs and sneezes with your flexed elbow to help prevent spread of virus Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub Clean your hands before and…
Life has changed for many of us since March 2020. We went through a  phase of Movement Control Order and now Conditional Movement Control Order and there is no sight of the pandemic ceasing. These are challenging times. Each time you go on social media or switch on the TV, there is another update or…
A year and a half down the road since COVID-19 was first announced in December 2019, scientists world-wide are still trying to understand what is fuelling the pandemic that does not seem to be abating at any time soon. This makes prevention and control a big challenge. With no dependable antiviral agents for cure, we…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a life-long condition. RA causes inflammation, redness and pains. In the long term it can damage the joints. Every person has an immune system that helps them fight off infections such as bacteria and viruses. In RA the bodies immune system begins to attack its own joints and sometimes attack other…
Osteoarthritis (OA) basically means wear and tear of the joints. It is the commonest degenerative joint disease and a major cause of pain in adults. OA currently affects more than 25% of the populations above the age of 18 years-old. It occurs in the synovial joints and is caused by a combination of a few…
‘A woman’s health is her capital.’ as quoted by Harriet Beecher Stowe, famous American author, highlights the importance of protecting women’s health. A Balanced, Moderate & Variety (BMV) diet and an active lifestyle are the essential components of building and maintaining optimal health for both women and men. As children, both genders generally have the…
