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活動：「醫社同行」共建認知障礙症支援網絡

日期：2021年9月3日至 30日

地點：網上講座

Date:	(1) 1/11/2019 & 8/11/2019 (2) 15/11/2019 & 22/11/2019
Time:	(1) 1430 -1730 (2) 0930 - 1630
Venue:	(1) School Chapel, Lingnan University (2) Pok Oi Hospital Patient Resources Centre
Content:	1/11/2019 & 8/11/2019: Talk on ACP 15/11/2019 & 22/11/2019: Workshop and experience sharing on ACP
Speaker:	1/11/2019: Professor Helen Chan 8/11/2019: Dr Benjamin Cheng 15/11/2019: Ms Kimmy Lam & Ms Red Chan 22/11/2019: Ms Lee Man Man & Mr Peter Lau
Target:	All helping professionals in NTWC
Fee:	Free of charge
Enrollment:	Please refer to the QR code on the poster or contact staff of POH Patient Resources Centre at 2486 8401.

Date:	6th July, 2019(Saturday)
Time:	09:00-16:30
Venue:	Patient Resources Centre, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Enjoy summer holiday with being volunteer in Hospital! Patient Resources Centres of Pok Oi Hospital and Tin Shui Wai Hospital are recruiting youth volunteer. Welcome all young people that are 15 year old or above to join our big family! Trained volunteer may experience in the volunteer services in Hospital, such as patient support and visit, organizing health promotion program, patient enquiry, volunteer in pharmacy department, clerical work etc.
Speaker:	ICN(NTWC), Social worker of Patient Resources Centres, Pok Oi Hospital and Tin Shui wai Hospital
Target:	Age 15 or above
Fee:	Free
Enrollment:	Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital 2486 8402

Date:	10th, 17th, 24th June, 2019(Monday)
Time:	10:00-12:00
Venue:	Interview room, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	You are welcomed to join the group for learning how to use ”DM Care” mobile application in DM disease management.
Speaker:	APN of DM Centre NTWC, Social worker of Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	DM patient and relative in NTWC
Fee:	Free
Enrollment:	Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital 2486 8402

Date:	3rd May to 28th June, 2019(Every Friday)
Time:	11:30-12:45
Venue:	Patient Resource Centre, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Let’s dance! You are welcomed to join the exercise class for practicing ”DM Dance” that designed by Association of Hong Kong Diabetes Nurses and Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association.
Speaker:	Social worker of Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	DM patient and relative in NTWC
Fee:	Free
Enrollment:	Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital 2486 8402

Date:	24th June, 2017(Saturday)
Time:	09:00-16:30
Venue:	Patient Resources Centre, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Enjoy summer holiday with being volunteer in Pok Oi Hospital! Patient Resources Centre of Pok Oi Hospital is recruiting youth volunteer. Welcome all young people that are 15 year old or above to join our big family! Trained volunteer may experience in the volunteer services in Hospital, such as patient support and visit, organizing health promotion program, patient enquiry, volunteer in pharmacy department, clerical work etc.
Speaker:	Volunteer training – ICN(NTWC), Social worker of Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	Age 15 or above
Fee:	Free
Enrollment:	Patient Resources Centre, Pok Oi Hospital 2486 8402

Date:	8th Jul 2015 to 12th Aug 2015 (Every Wednesday, 6 sessions)
Time:	9:30 am - 10:45 am (1 hour and 15 minutes)
Venue:	Classroom1&2, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Learning and practicing Laughter Yoga
Speaker:	Registered Social Worker
Target:	Chronic ill patient of NTWC
Fee:	Free of charge
Enrollment:	2486 8402 Community Health Centre

Date:	23rd Jun to 28th Jul 2015 (Every Tuesday)
Time:	10:00 - 12:00 pm
Venue:	Interview room, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	Chronic ill patient and relative
Speaker:	Registered Social worker
Fee:	Free of charge
Registration:	Please call 2486 8402 (POH Community Health Center)

Date:	19th Jun 2015 (Friday)
Time:	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:	Well Elderly Clinic, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	General public
Speaker:	Registered Chinese medicine practitioner
Fee:	Free of charge
Registration:	Please call 2486 8402 (POH Community Health Center)

Date:	11th November to 16th December 2014 (Every Tuesday, 6 sessions)
Time:	10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue:	Well Elderly Clinic, 1/F, Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Chronic disease self-management program (CDSMP) from Stanford University USA, patient Education Research Center is a well-established psycho-educational group model on chronic disease management. The program aims at empowering participant’s competence in dealing with symptom of chronic illness and enhancing the awareness of holistic concern in living with chronic illness.
Speaker:	Certified CDSMP trainer
Target:	Chronic ill patient (aged 60 or above)
Fee:	Free of charge
Enrollment:	Please call Well Elderly Clinic at 2486 8494

Date:	8th September 2013 (Monday)
Time:	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:	Well-elderly clinic, 1/F., Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Demonstration of cooking healthy snacks and celebration for the birthday of DM patients
Target:	DM patients and relatives in NTWC
Fee:	Free of charge (Please bring along a healthy snack for sharing)
Enrollment:	2486 8402 Community Health Centre

Date:	3rd September to 15th October 2014 (every Wednesday, 6 sessions)
Time:	10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Venue:	Interview room, 1/F., Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	Through seminars, exercise, sharing and homework, participants would be able to know more about the skills in developing a good sleep
Speaker:	Registered Social Worker, Pharmacist of Pok Oi Hospital, Chinese medicine Practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Pok Oi Hospital
Target:	Chronic ill patient of NTWC (aged 18 or above)
Fee:	Free of charge
Enrollment:	Please call Community Health Centre at 2486 8402

Date:	25th August 2014 (Monday)
Time:	2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:	Well Elderly Clinic, 1/F., Pok Oi Hospital
Content:	(1) Share the knowledge and precautions of using sleeping pills (2) Share the tips on drug self-management
Speaker:	Pharmacist of POH
Target:	Elderly patients who are taking or used to take sleeping pills
Fee:	Free of charge
Enrollment:	Please call Well Elderly Clinic at 2486 8494

Collaborating Party: Well Elderly Clinic and Pharmacy Department, POH

Activity 1: Pain Relieving Drug

Date: 14th Nov 2012 (Wed)
Time: 2:30-4:30p.m.
Venue: Well Elderly Clinic, 1/F, POH
Target: Elderly Patients
Speaker: Pharmacist
Fee: Free of Charge
Registration: Please call 2486 8494 (Well Elderly Clinic of POH)

Activity 2: Anti-depressant

Date: 26th Nov 2012 (Mon)
Time: 2:30-4:30p.m.
Venue: Well Elderly Clinic, 1/F, POH
Target: Elderly Patients
Speaker: Pharmacist
Fee: Free of Charge
Registration: Please call 2486 8494 (Well Elderly Clinic of POH)

A visit to Pok Oi Hospital by the Culture, Recreation, Community Service and Housing Committee under the Yuen Long District Council (YLDC) was conducted on 24 February 2012. They visited the New Territories West Breast Services Centre, Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist Out-Patient Clinic, Community Health Centre, Pre-assessment Services unit and Day Surgery Unit. During the visit, in-charge of each unit introduced their services and facilities, which enhanced the understanding of the members towards the operation of the units. Members opined that the visit enhanced their understanding towards the hospital and they showed appreciation of the work of our clinical staff.

On 23 December 2011, Pok Oi Hospital Board of Directors and Hospital Chief Executive, together with Catholic Pastoral Care Unit, Christian Hospital Chaplaincy, Santa Claus and volunteers performed Christmas caroling in Medical & Geriatic Wards on 5/F. They delivered greeting cards and small gifts to thank staff for their dedication in caring for patients, and cared and gave blessings to patients.

Pok Oi Hospital Outpatient Clinic introduced the survey program on elderly depression, IMPACT, where elderly over 60 years old who attended Family Medicine Clinic was provided depression assessment. Dr J Liang, Cluster Coordinator was interviewed on the Program by nine local newspapers, and the interview was released on 21 November 2011. Metroradio and TVB program "東張西望" also interviewed Dr Liang on 16 November and 24 November 2011 respectively. The Program was launched two years ago, which assessed the emotion of elderly who visited Family Medicine Clinic via specially designed questionnaire, as well as followed up and arranged referrals where necessary. New Territories West Cluster was considering to expand the Program to cover the rest of the 9 Clinics in Cluster.

Pok Oi Hospital had been committed to green and environmental protection activities. In the past years, various measures and activities on energy saving and waste reducing were implemented. The achievements of the hospital were recognized by the Asian Hospital Management Asia (AHMA) Award 2011. Energy saving programs of POH were awarded the "Excellent Awards (EA): Cost Reduction" and "Excellent Awards (EA):Bio Medical Equipment / Facilities Improvement Project".

On 9 May 2011, a media interview on Early Arthritis Clinic was conducted by TVB. The interview was released in the news at 6:30 pm on TVB channel on the following day, covering the service of Early Arthritis Clinic, the cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis, and interview of doctor.　Moreover, Dr C C Mok, who was in charge of Pok Oi Hospital Rheumatology Assessment Centre was interviewed by five well-known local newspapers on 21 July 2011. The interview covered Early Arthritis Clinic, causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis, etc. ATV also interviewed Dr Mok and his patients regarding the cause and effect of Rheumatoid Arthritis on 23 August 2011.

To enhance the understanding of ethnic minorities residents towards hospital services as well as basic knowledge on first aid, two sessions of health talks were organized on 19 March 2011, with on-site interpretation, for Nepali and Pakistani participants. The talks started off with the welcoming speech by Hospital Chief Executive; followed by a talk on minor injuries delivered by Advanced Practice Nurse of Accident & Emergency Department. Topics like handling of minor injuries, Patient Charter, which increased the knowledge of participants on patient’s rights and responsibilities, communication between patients and health services staff as well as effectiveness of health case services were covered. After the talk, basic health checkings were arranged for participating families. There was also a health information exhibition. This event was well-received by participants. The support from NGOs also contributed to the success of this event, who had helped to set up the games booths and cared for the children of the participating families. Lastly, all participants were arranged to visit the Ethnic Minorities Corner at Community Health Centre.

On 21 February 2011, numerous newspapers covered reports on the minimal invasive surgery technology using the Transaxillary approach, which was first introduced by Pok Oi Hospital from Korea in 2009. This technology was applied to Thyroidectomy Surgery, which would minimize the scar of wound and reduced the chance of post-operative complications of traditional surgery, enhancing the quality of life of patients. Patients who had undergone this surgery remarked at the interview with press that they were very satified with the result of the surgery. The incision of surgery was small, leaving a wound of around 5mm only, which was not easily noticed. Also, the recovery time was short, which facilitated their early return to normal life and work.

The Opening Ceremony of the Breast Services Centre, New Territories West Cluster was officiated by Ms Sally Lo, Founder and Chief Executive of Hong Kong Cancer Fund and Mr Wong Fan Foung, Chairman of Pok Oi Hospital Governing Committee on 3 Dec 2010.

The Opening Ceremony of the Wai Yin Association Ambulatory Gynaecology Centre of the Pok Oi Hospital was officiated by Ms Ellen Wong, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Wai Yin Association; Mr Leung Che Cheung, MH, Chairman, Yuen Long District Council; Mr Lam Kwok Hing, Chairman, Hospital Governing Committee, Pok Oi Hospital; Dr Albert Lo, Cluster Chief Executive, New Territories West Cluster and Dr T W Lee, Hospital Chief Executive, Pok Oi Hospital on 12 June 2008.

The Grand Opening Ceremony of the Pok Oi Hospital New Building was officiated by The Honourable Donald Tsang, GBM, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on 14 February 2008. Guests who attended the Ceremony also included Dr the Honourable York Chow, SBS, JP, Secretary for Food and Health; Mr Anthony Wu, JP, Chairman of Hospital Authority and Mr Shane Solomon, Chief Executive of Hospital Authority.