Despite the predictions of the doomsayers, we are still alive after 21 December 2012 and HASLink is ushering in 2013 with wishes for a year of good health and happy work for all our colleagues!

Keeping the general public hale and hearty is a challenging task that demands a diverse range of skills. In addition to doctors and nurses, much credit should be given to our allied health colleagues in this regard. This issue's Cover Story features several of these heroes behind the scenes and sheds light on their specialist work.

We also share an interview with the current Chief Manager (Nursing) and her successor, who exchange views on their chosen profession - please turn to pages 6 and 7 for details. And Dr Alex Chiu, Chief Manager (Quality and Standards), briefs us on HA's decision to disclose specialist outpatient waiting time.

Over the past two months, HA has participated in a variety of sporting events. These activities have served to stimulate the sporting interests of many colleagues. Law Yeah - or 'Tuen Mun Ferguson' as he is also known - shares his advice for football championship success.

Editorial Board ： Frankie Yip, Carrie Chan, Michael Ho, Emily Lau, Assunta Lee, Julietta Lee, Clara Leung, Karen Ling, SH Liu, Evanna Ma, Linda Shu, Helen Tang, Echo Yau, Kin-man Yiu, Stephanie Yeung

Editorial Team ： Lavender Cheung, Cynthia Chan, Yonni Yeung

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