SHAH ALAM, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Avisena Specialist Hospital hosted the Avisena Pink & Pulse Carnival an engaging and informative event for the community, coinciding with the Pink October awareness month as it ranked the highest prevalence among women’s in Malaysia. The event was aimed at promoting health and wellness among the public, as well as raising awareness of breast cancer & healthy lifestyle.
 
The main event highlight was the Avisena Run for Pink, a spirited 5KM run that saw a gathering encompassing a wide range of age groups all adorned in varying shades of pink. The run commenced with a ceremonial flag-off by Chief Executive Officer of Avisena Specialist Hospital, Dr. Razman Abd Karim, Medical Director of Avisena Specialist Hospital, Col (R) Dato' Dr Abdul Rahman, and Director of MBSA Community Development, Shahrin Ahmad.
 
Participants set off on a scenic route from the hospital and continued around the heart of Shah Alam, lending their enthusiastic support to the cause of breast cancer awareness. Avisena also brought an insightful breast cancer talk led by our consultant general, breast & endocrine, Dr. Sarinah Basro. This informative session covered prevention, detection, and treatment. "Access to breast cancer information should be readily available, ensuring that individuals' understanding of the disease aligns with their age, enabling them to identify their own cancer risk and take proactive steps like early screening” she said.
 
The carnival offered a diverse range of engaging activities, including health screenings, insights into radiology screening journey, a healthy eating demonstration, an endurance-testing fitness challenge for all visitors to enjoy and a lifelike heart replica illustrating its function and common conditions. Moreover, visitors seized the opportunity to explore career openings aligned with the hospital expansion set to complete in 2027.
 
Avisena Specialist Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and is embarking on an expansion plan that is set to start in 2024 bringing the total number of beds to 275 by 2027. This expansion will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and will also include a comprehensive cancer centre offering a wide range of services from diagnostics to treatment and post-treatment support, all aimed at providing holistic care to cancer patients. Alongside this, there will be a modern rehabilitation and physiotherapy facilities staffed by a team of highly skilled medical professionals, marking a positive transformation for the economic and social landscape of Shah Alam and its neighbouring communities.
 
The Avisena Pink & Pulse Carnival was a successful event that attracted over 1,000 visitors throughout the day. The event not only aimed at fitness and edutainment for the visitors, but also showcased the hospital’s commitment and excellence in providing quality healthcare services readily for the community.

About Avisena Specialist Hospital

Avisena Specialist Hospital is a private specialist hospital located in the city centre of Shah Alam, equipped with 120 beds, 4 operating theatres, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), with a strength of 34 resident specialists and 25 visiting specialists. The hospital provides medical expertise in various fields such as Breast & Endocrine Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Urology, Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Ophthalmology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology & Plastic Surgery.
 
Avisena Specialist Hospital has also received the Malaysian Society Quality in Health (MSQH) recognition from 2012 until now, and this confirms the commitment to high quality care and treatment. Avisena Specialist Hospital won the “Global Healthcare Asia Pacific” Award in 2022 and 2023, in the category of Best Surgical Service and Best ENT Service. The hospital also won the CXP Best Customer Experience Award, the Brand Laureate SME’s Brand Champion Award and the Brand Laureate SME’s Best Brand Award.
 
Avisena Specialist Hospital is set to commence construction in 2024, with expectations of full operation by 2027. It will feature 9 operating theatres (including 1 hybrid operating room), 80 specialist clinics, 275 patient beds, 31 critical care beds, and 20 day-care beds. Furthermore, Avisena will introduce comprehensive oncology services, including diagnostics, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, cancer surgery, and palliative care. The physiotherapy and rehabilitation section will also be enhanced with the introduction of high-tech facilities such as the Hyperbaric Chamber and Aqua Rehab. Over 200 medical specialists and therapists will be ready to serve in alignment with the mission and goals, ensuring that comprehensive medical facilities are available to patients and the community.

SOURCE: Avisena Specialist Hospital

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: En Shazwan
Tel: 017 327 2003
Email: m.shazwan@avisena.com.my 

--BERNAMA