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Our COO and Director of Nursing
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Esther Wong has been appointed the new COO and Director of Nursing for Shanghai East International Medical Center. She brings over 30 years of nursing and management experience to our hospital and has most recently been the General Manager of Nursing for several large hospitals operated by the Hospital Authority in Hong Kong. In addition, she has extensive clinical experience in a wide variety of areas including critical care, emergency care, and obstetrics.
Ms. Wong is the President of the Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses, an organization which presently provides extensive continuing education training to critical care nurses throughout China.
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Dr. Colin Walsh, General Practitioner
We are also pleased to welcome Dr. Colin Walsh to our team of dedicated medical practitioners. Dr. Walsh received his medical degree in 1977 from Bristol University and has practiced as a general practitioner in the UK and Channel Islands, France, Spain, and Australia. He also practiced in Shanghai between 1997 and 2000. Until recently, he was employed as a military doctor at the RAF and army bases in the UK and Germany. His medical interests include nutrition, obesity and weight control, skin problems, lifestyle medicine and infectious diseases. Dr. Walsh is writing a book on preventive medicine.
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Cardiac Surgery in Shanghai
Most people find the thought of having heart trouble quite frightening. However, being prepared and knowing where emergency care is available can save your life or that of someone you love.
In conjunction with our partner Shanghai East Hospital, Shanghai East International Medical Center offers access to a wide range of cardiac and critical care services. These include standard cardiac diagnostics and procedures such as angiograms, stenting, and bypass surgery. | |
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Mammography at SEIMC
Our state-of-the art GE digital mammography unit has recently been updated. Mammography uses x-rays to create images of breast tissue to detect and evaluate abnormalities such as tumors and cysts.
Most prominent health organizations such as the World Health Organization, National Cancer Institute, and American Cancer Society, agree that women above the age of 50 can significantly reduce their risk of complications from breast cancer by having a mammogram every 1 or 2 years.
For a breast exam and mammography, please call (86 21) 5879-9999 for an appointment. | |
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On-Site Health Care Provider
As part of our ongoing support of the Shanghai community, we provided on-site medical support at two large-scale sporting events in April:
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Shanghai was host city to the 2006 Viking Cup: Scandinavians from eight cities around Asia competed aggressively in this soccer tournament. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries, but our physicians were definitely kept busy with strapping and physical therapy!
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Shanghai East International Medical Center also participated at the International School's soccer tournament hosted by Concordia International School Shanghai. Congratulations to all the teams on a great competition! |
For more information on health care services at events, please contact us by e-mail at: marketing@seimc.com.cn
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Health Tips |
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Basic Workplace Ergonomics
-- by Gregory Gipson, DC
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Good sitting positions for working at a desk:
 Workstation should ensure a balanced body position and alignment of the spine
Workstation allows for the spine to move freely
Sit in a chair without lumbar support to prevent back pain
Work with the arms raised to prevent neck and shoulder pain
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Good standing positions, if working for extended time periods:
Positions should avoid over-reaching, reaching above shoulders, or behind body
Position close to work with body facing work-no extreme bending, stretching, or twisting
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Proper lighting intensity and quality for work area:
Illumination should allow for seeing fine objects and reading of documents
Poor lighting can cause eyestrain, eye irritation, blurred vision, dry burning eyes and headaches
Reduce any glare or reflection by reducing overall intensity levels and size of light source
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Reduce possibilities of back injury when lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling:
Eliminate stressful body movements; excessive bending and twisting while lifting
Examine and modify if necessary, the weight of the load lifted, the range of the lift, the location of the load relative to the body, the size and shape of the load, and the number of lifts performed
Understand and use proper techniques when lifting any object
Lift and carry the object with feet wide and well-balanced, holding it close to your body and making sure you have a good grip on the load
Use any powered or mechanical handling devices when available
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Take regular breaks throughout the day and employ stretching exercises to aid hard working tendons and muscles:
Look away form the screen occasionally and focus on distant objects to relax your eyes
Stand up, move around, and change mental activity during rest breaks
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Dr. Gregory Gipson earned his qualifications in chiropractic from Palmer College in San Jose, California in 1999. He has a special interest in ergonometric and work related injuries. Contact him at (86 21) 5879-9999 x 2900 |
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| Our Address |
551 South Pudong Road |
Shanghai 200120 China |
(86 21) 5879-9999 |
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