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Extending the healing ministry of christ professionally we serve, personally we care JUL/AUG 2012 First in Hong Kong Adventist Hospitals Join WHO s Health Promoting Network AHHK Extends Premier Healthcare into China With New Alliance TomoTherapy is Coming to HKAH Bedside Care Gets Mobile Update

Content JUL/AUG 2012 AH1 CEOMessage Message from Dr. Frank Yeung, President/CEO of Adventist Health. 2 HospitalNews 2-4 AH First in Hong Kong - Adventists Join WHO s Health Promoting Network. Adventist Health Hong Kong Extends Premier Healthcare into China. Developing Leaders to Enhance Patient Experience. 9 MedicalNews 9-10 HKAH Bunion Breakthrough TomoTherapy is Coming to HKAH - A New Integrated Way to Deliver Radiation Treatments for Cancer. TOMOTHERAPY 20th International HPH COnference in Taiwan 11 LifestyleManagementCenter Forgive to Live. 4-5 TWAH New Partnership in Cardiac Care. Stepping Out to Raise Funds and Awareness. Bedside Care Gets Mobile Update. 12 EventHighlights 12 TWAH Young Artists Choose Green and Heart Patients Form Support Group. 13 AH Department Head Retreat. HKAH Hong Kong Heart Center Appreciation Dinner and Highlights on CME. Back Cover EventHighlights HKAH Highlights on CME. New Partnership in Cardiac Care ForthcomingEvents Charity Golf Classic. 6 HKAH Appointment of Mr Philip Wong. Going Green On Mondays - Exploring The Myths of A Vegetarian Diet. 7 Physician scorner Profile of our doctors at HKAH and TWAH.

CEOMessage 1 Hong Kong society is fast-moving and forever changing. With more people from the city working across the border in the Mainland, they are used to a high standard of care provided by healthcare professionals in Hong Kong. In May this year, Adventist Health Hong Kong (AHHK) announced a strategic alliance with the Chiho Medical Centre in China, which is the first clinic in Shenzhen fully owned and run by physicians registered in Hong Kong providing medical services to a large number of Hong Kong people and expatriates working in China. AH JUL/AUG 2012 This new alliance enables us to extend our operational reach in Shenzhen and provides our hospitals with a chance to offer our best-in-class services to a greater number of people. It is both a challenge and opportunity which we embrace wholeheartedly. AHHK has always placed great importance on charity work. Beginning in April, the Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Centre in Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital has been providing a range of interventional procedures free of charge to qualified patients referred from Yan Chai Hospital who are facing financial difficulties. For other cardiac patients referred from Yan Chai Hospital, a substantial discount will be offered. At the same time, we have launched a series of health education programs in the community focusing on disease prevention and the principles of healthy living. Good nutrition, the benefits of physical exercise, stress management, weight control, and the importance of trusting relationships, are just a few of the sought-after programs we have been offering. Currently, our community health awareness initiatives on chronic illnesses and heart disease are two of our biggest to date. By joining forces with the public sector, we are introducing our services to a wider segment of the population. In June, our hospitals were visited by representatives of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) for a periodic review following our accreditation in 2010. I am pleased to report that we continue to be accredited and would like to express my thanks to all of you for your cooperation and contribution to the review. The ACHS and our other international accreditations underscore your hard work and our determination to always pursue excellence in our mission to provide high quality medical care. The healthcare industry of today can change dramatically overnight. Taking a long-term perspective, Adventist Health Hong Kong looks at challenges as opportunities. As we strive to make the most of opportunities, we are also aware that to be a leader in our fields, embracing the capabilities of new technology and exploiting everything it has to offer for the benefit of our patients, we cannot lose sight of the basics which are the foundation of compassionate quality care. Yours truly, Frank Yeung President/CEO Hong Kong and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospitals

2 HospitalNews JUL/AUG 2012 AH First in Hong Kong Adventist Hospitals Join WHO s Health Promoting Network (From left to right) Mr Alan Siu, Manager of Lifestyle Management Center, Pr James Wu, VP-LSA, Dr Frank Yeung, President / CEO and Mr Aaron Liu, Director of The Lifestyle Management Center of Hong Kong and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospitals. Dr Yeung, Mr Liu and Pr Wu met Mr Hui-Ting Huang, President of Taiwan Adventist Hospital (left 2), and Professor Hanne Tonnesen (middle), at the HPH Network s 20th international Conference on Health Promoting Hospitals and Health Services held in Taiwan. Our hospitals are the first in Hong Kong to become members of the World Health Organization s Health Promoting Hospitals Network (HPH). HPH aims to bring together hospitals that provide high quality comprehensive medical and nursing services, and also develop a corporate identity that embraces the aims of health promotion. As part of the application process, our hospitals demonstrated how they have developed a health promoting organizational structure and culture that includes active, participatory roles for patients and all members of staff. Health promotion is integrated into the way we carry out our duties from providing treatments to cure diseases to advancing healthy living practices within our communities and among patients and staff, in order to prevent illnesses. Three Adventist health promotion projects that illustrate how we facilitate health promotion are: NEWSTART, Corporate Wellness Program, and our community programs. * NEWSTART is a one-day program or live-in program for people who need to regain their physical health and quality of life. The term NEWSTART is an acronym for the eight principles of health: Nutrition, Exercise, Water, Sunlight, Temperance, Air (Fresh), Rest and Trust in God. It aims to help participants achieve physical and mental wellbeing through lifestyle changes. * Health and safety are vital in the workplace to protect and improve the health of employees. One successful and effective program is the staff weight management initiative which provides employees varied opportunities to engage in behavioral changes to improve and maintain good health. It emphasizes a lifestyle approach, including proper nutrition, productive exercise and positive motivation. It also aims to improve participants knowledge and to change their attitudes. * Our ongoing community programs in Wan Chai and Tsuen Wan districts help residents establish healthy lifestyles. We partner with the District Councils and other NGOs to deliver a wide range of health education events that promote a holistic health perspective for the communities. The role of health promotion in hospitals is changing. It is no longer restricted to only providing additional lifestylerelated information to patients after clinical procedures are completed. Health promotion is becoming an integral part of the healthcare process itself, and is related to clinical, educational, behavioral and organizational issues. Hospitals joining the international network aim to provide high quality comprehensive medical and nursing services by introducing health promotion activities for patients, staff and the community into their corporate identity and routine practice. To develop a HPH network in Hong Kong, our hospitals produce, accumulate and disseminate a great deal of knowledge aimed at having a positive impact on the local health structures and influencing professional practice elsewhere.

HospitalNews 3 Adventist Health Hong Kong Extends Premier Healthcare into China Adventist Health Hong Kong has formed an alliance with Chiho Medical Centre in Shenzhen, China, to deliver professional and caring healthcare to a wider group of people living and working in China. providing healthcare services with doctors from Hong Kong Adventist Hospital (HKAH) and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital (TWAH) holding regular consultations at Chiho Medical Centre. Patients will also be able to make appointments for services at TWAH and HKAH at the center. JUL/AUG 2012 BHAH In a ceremony on 30 May in Shenzhen, the two healthcare providers announced their intention to work together to provide excellent, advanced, and premier medical services. This alliance aims to reach people from Hong Kong, expatriates and the local middle class segment by Services began in June with patients at Chiho being offered consultations with general surgeons from TWAH, as well as gastrointestinal endoscopies and colonoscopies. Other specialty areas, such as cardiology and oncology, will follow at a later date to provide convenient and professional care to patients. (From left to right) Mr Luo Gui-bin, Dr Kenneth Chau, Dr Wong Chi Ho, Dr Frank Yeung and Dr Chan Lung Wai were guests of honor at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Adventist Hospitals and Chiho Medical Centre finalized their strategic alliance at an official signing ceremony. (From left to right) TWAH doctors Dr Kenneth Chau and Dr Chan Lung Wai and Dr Wong Chi Ho. Guests and officials toasted the forming of the strategic alliance between the two health care providers and the opening of the Chiho Medical Centre.

4 HospitalNews JUL/AUG 2012 AH & TWAH New Partnership in Cardiac Care Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital (TWAH) has signed an agreement with Yan Chai Hospital Board to provide a range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for cardiac patients living in western Kowloon and the New Territories. The agreement, signed on 16 April, 2012, further enhances TWAH s public and private-sector partnerships in the provision of healthcare and promoting cardiac healthcare in the community. As part of the agreement, TWAH will carry out a number of free of charge cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography, cardiac catheterization, coronary balloon angioplasty, stenting using drug eluting stents on qualified patients from public hospitals who are experiencing financial difficulties. In addition, Hospital Authority patients referred to TWAH will receive a 25 per cent discount on cardiac services as part of a special scheme which will run until 31 December, 2012. Developing Leaders to Enhance Patient Experience A one-day workshop aimed to enhance patient experience through effective communication among departments was held in May. The worshop featured visiting consultants Mr Mack Rucker and Ms Kathy Perno from our sister Adventist Hospital in Florida. Mr Mack Rucker Ms Kathy Perno

HospitalNews 5 Stepping Out to Raise Funds and Awareness Over 500 community leaders and Hong Kong residents put their best feet forward for a seven-mile walkathon to raise money for the Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital s new extension building. The Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital Extension Charity Walkathon on 18 March, 2012, began at Tsuen Wan Park and followed a route to Sai Tai Park, Sham Tseng. As well as raising funds for the new extension, the event was also aimed at raising awareness of the limited medical support in the communities of West New Territories. JUL/AUG 2012 TWAH The new hospital building will enhance the partnership between public and private healthcare in Tsuen Wan, boosting the quantity of hospital beds and medical specialties available. Group photo at the starting line. Bedside Care Gets Mobile Update Patients medical records can now be accessed from the patient s bedside at Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital. Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital rolled out Mobile Clinical Solution, a wireless system enabling remote access to a patient s clinical information via a handheld device. The platform upgrade to the existing electronic patient record system will help to reduce human error and enhance patient safety. All admissions are now assigned a new wrist-tag with a 2D barcode. Staff can check the patient s personal particulars by scanning the barcode with the handheld device. It is also possible to display a photo of the patient. To log onto the system, operators need to scan the barcode on their staff identity card. They will only be allowed to access information which they are authorized according to their specific role in the delivery of care. profile can be administered remotely as well as locally by the system with the information updated real time. Clinical Laboratories has also started using Mobile Clinical Solution to ensure specimens collected are assigned to the right patient. In Phase 2, the system will be deployed to enhance safety in blood transfusions. Since all data is stored on a dedicated server, patients confidentiality will not be compromised in the event that one of the handheld mobile devices is damaged or stolen. The system also helps improve patient safety in dispensing medications by minimizing the chance of human errors brought about by problems with transcription, misidentification and omission. The patient s medication

6 HospitalNews JUL/AUG 2012 HKAH Appointment of Mr Philip Wong We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Philip Wong as the Chief Operating Officer of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital in April, 2012. Going Green on Mondays Exploring the Myths of a Vegetarian Diet A seminar aimed at exploring the myths about vegetarian diets and the 3 highs was held in May by Green Monday and Mr Alan Siu of the Lifestyle Management Center of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital. Green Monday is a project aimed at encouraging healthy, environment-friendly living in Hong Kong. It starts with going meatless on Mondays. Adventist Health supports the project because it shares our commitment to healthy living. Mr Philip Wong A 20-year veteran in healthcare management, Mr Wong has had a long-term relationship with both our hospitals. He was the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice-President of Adventist Health Hong Kong and the President and Vice President for Finance at Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital. A second seminar promoting healthy lifestyles will be held in August. Mr Wong is also spearheading the expansion project at Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital, currently under redevelopment as a 450-bed acute-care hospital in order to meet the growing healthcare demands of the area. Mr Wong s previous notable accomplishments include active participation in the merger of the two Adventist hospitals in Hong Kong, the establishment of the Provident Fund Scheme, restructuring and reorganizing the hospital information and account systems, and the redevelopment of Taiwan Adventist Hospital. Mr Alan Siu We are happy to welcome him back to the Adventist family and look forward to his leadership.

Please extend a warm welcome to the following doctors Physician scorner 7 Name Specialist Scope of service TONG Wang Chi, Adrian Counselling and Clinical Psychology Assessment: Psychopathology, Personality, Cognitive, Intellectual and Rehabilitation. Psychological Treatment: Depression; Anxiety; Trauma; Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Generalised Anxiety. Disorder; Social and Specific Phobia; Agoraphobia; Pain; Grief; Sexual difficulties; Health-related anxiety; Somatoform disorder, Childhood emotional and behavioural problems; Autistic spectrum disorder; Personality disorder; Low selfesteem; Marital and family conflict; Parenting and Stress. JUL/AUG 2012 HKAH Strength Education background Hobbies or interests What would you like to share with us? Endorses a holistic approach to health and specialises in cognitive-behavioural, emotionallyfocused and solution-oriented therapy. A multicultural personal and professional background, and offers client-focused, gender / culturally-sensitive treatment. Extensive clinical experience in working with hospital inpatients and outpatients using evidence-based intervention. PhD in Counselling Psychology (Toronto) Master of Education (Toronto) Registered Psychologist in Hong Kong and Ontario, Canada Registered Counselling Psychologist (HKPS) Travel, gym, arts, dogs, horticulture and mindfulness practice. Psychologists diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders of all types. They also assess and provide psychotherapy and counselling for living and relationship problems. I believe that in order to provide comprehensive holistic care for our patients, a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach is quintessential. Let s work together for the benefit of our patients. Clinic hours Monday: 11:00-14:00 Name Specialist Scope of service Strength Education background Hobbies or interests What would you like to share with us? Clinic hours CHOW LEE Shu Ngar, Donna Clinical Oncology Cancer Diagnosis Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy for non-hematological malignancies. Radiotherapy for hematological malignancies Holistic care for cancer patients Women s oncology services MBChB (HK) FRCR (UK) FHKCR FHKAM (Radiology) Dancing, scuba-diving. My wholehearted service to my patients and to those entrusted to my care. Monday: 16:00-17:00 Friday: 15:00-17:00

8 Physician scorner HKAH & TWAH JUL/AUG 2012 HKAH Name Specialist Scope of service YIP Kam Hung, Sidney Urology Robotic surgery Laparoscopic surgery Uro-oncology Stone surgery Prostate diseases Renal transplantation Strength Desire to serve, passion to care, sharing of life. Education background MBBS (HK) FRCS (Edin) FCSHK FHKAM (Surgery) Hobbies or interests Cycling, reading. What would you like to share with us? One who blesses others is blessed, who helps others is helped; we are to transit from success to significance in life. Clinic hours Wednesday: 15:00-17:00 Friday: 15:00-17:00 Name Specialist Scope of service Strength Education background Hobbies or interests What would you like to share with us? CHUNG Shiu Shek, Andrew Cardiothoracic surgery, paediatric thoracic Open heart surgery, minimally invasive cardiac and vascular surgery, airway stenting, pectus correction, VATS, Minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery, hybrid coronary surgery. Developers of field of VATS and MICS (minimally invasive cardiac surgery), mitral valve anterior leaflet repair, radiofrequency AF ablation, hybrid coronary surgery, VATS in mediastinum surgery, pectus excavatum repair, airway stenting surgery. Locally trained in general and cardiothoracic surgery. Overseas experience in prestigious centers including Mayo Clinic, Rochester; Stanford University; University of Michigan and University of Alabama. Pioneer in transplant surgery in Hong Kong including liver and heart transplant; introduction of VATS and MICS in Hong Kong; hosted international symposium workshop in live thoracic surgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in 2003. DIY computer assembly, chess and card game bridge. The art of medicine lies in being honest and honorable to our patients. A great surgeon should be confident but humble. Our skills are granted through the generosity of patients who put their life under our knives. TWAH Clinic hours Thursday: 10:00-11:00

MedicalNews 9 Bunion Breakthrough 1,000 and counting Hong Kong Adventist Hospital (HKAH) is pleased that Dr Daniel Wu, specialist in Orthopaedic, has performed more than 1,000 of his non-bonebreaking bunion surgery at our hospital. Over 50 of these surgeries were on patients from across the world, including Australia, Canada, China, Dubai, Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand, Singapore, Netherlands, Italy, the UK and USA, who came specifically for the procedure. JUL/AUG 2012 HKAH Congratulations to Dr Wu on his pioneering work and best wishes for his further success. Figure skater s career restored In 2011, the Biomedical Science Department of The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong verified that Dr Wu s non-bone-breaking bunion surgery can not only correct bunion deformity but also significantly and consistently improve the all important mechanical functions of patients feet. Researchers at the university used the F-Scan to study the pre- and one-year post-operative plantar pressure of 34 consecutive patients who had both their feet corrected. Dr Wu presented this study at the Hong Kong Orthopaedic Association Annual Congress in December, 2011 and American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons annual meeting in San Francisco in February, 2012. The study is also being prepared for scientific publication to demonstrate that a bunion surgery can finally restore mechanical function of the big toe the biggest contributor (80%) of all the toes in walking and a major victim of the bunion condition. An unexpected new outlook in life Yes, I could have danced all night until the Twelfth of Never writes Dr Wu s patient in a thank you note. Before and after non-bone-breaking surgery

10 MedicalNews HKAH TomoTherapy is Coming to HKAH A New Integrated Way to Deliver Radiation Treatments for Cancer JUL/AUG 2012 by Mr Charlie CHAN Chief Medical Physicist Hong Kong Adventist Hospital has successfully installed the TomoTherapy equipment and is now commissioning the system and plans a clinical deployment after mid-august. A small, well trained and experienced team comprising multidisciplinary staff members is ready to serve our patients. A Fresh Approach, New Design TomoTherapy is the state-of-theart radiotherapy technology for treating cancer patients. It is the only radiotherapy equipment that delivers radiation to the tumour site in a helical way, with the patient moving inside the bore of the equipment while radiation is delivered in 360-degree rotations. The unique image-guided and intensity-modulated radiation therapy can be tailored to individual patient s needs, allowing for the treatment of small to very large tumours, and multiple tumours at one go with high precision. The anticipated outcome is better coverage of the tumour with higher radiation doses and better dose homogeneity inside the tumour, while minimizing exposure to the surrounding healthy tissues. Fewer complications due to radiation treatment are expected because there is less damage to the surrounding normal structures and tissues compared with conventional linear accelerators. The benefits of TomoTherapy for cancer patients are better clinical outcomes, less suffering and side effects from the treatment. Radiation treatment cannot be reversed after it has been administered; once sufficient radiation has passed through the normal structures and tissues, the damage is there. If the treatment is not precise, the damage will burn into the patient s body, causing overdose to the critical structures and organs, and underdose to the tumour, sparing the cancer cells. Overdose to normal tissues and organs would cause damage, or even severe damage, and may have devastating effect. Underdosing the tumour would result in inadequate treatment of the disease and might even bring about tumour recurrence. Overdose and underdose are things that we must never do in radiation therapy. That is why precision is so important. The advanced technology of the TomoTherapy platform integrates true computed tomography (CT) imaging of the tumour and surrounding area to confirm the location of the tumour before each radiation treatment. Precise treatment is possible with this new technology reducing unnecessary damage to normal tissues and organs while treating the tumour accurately and precisely. Hong Kong Adventist Oncology Center will begin treating patients after mid-september. Cancer treatment is a complex process which requires a multidisciplinary oncology team, consisting of surgeons, physicians, oncologists and interventional radiologists, to formulate personalized management plans ranging from surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, target therapy to supportive and palliative care and pain control. Working together we will be moving to the forefront of the battle against cancer.

LifestyleManagementCenter 11 JUL/AUG 2012 AH Forgive To Live Research has shown that learning to forgive can be an effective clinical intervention for hypertensive patients with elevated levels of anger. Dr Dick Tibbits carried out research to determine if patients diagnosed with stage-1 hypertension could achieve a reduction in anger expression and blood pressure by taking part in a forgiveness training program. Thirty-five participants were randomly divided into waitlisted control and intervention groups. The control group had their blood pressure monitored while the intervention group participated in an eight-week forgiveness training program. Those receiving forgiveness training showed significant reductions in anger expression when compared to the control group. The results indicated that forgiveness heals hurt rather than hiding it (Tibbits & Halliday, 2008). Ten Principles of Forgiveness Forgiveness begins when you Accept that life is not fair and that others may play by a different set of rules than you do. Stop blaming others for your circumstances. Understand that you cannot change the person who hurt you; you can only change yourself. Acknowledge the anger and hurt that some unpleasant or even harmful event is causing you. Reframe your story of hurt your grievance story by placing the hurtful events in a broader context than your current point of view. Recognize that only you can make the choice to forgive. Shift your view of the offender by humbly choosing to empathize with his or her life situation. Intentionally move from discontent toward content. Understand that forgiveness will take time and cannot be rushed. Take responsibility for your life and your future. FOR ENQUIRIES HKAH (852) 2835 0555 FOR ENQUIRIES TWAH (852) 3616 6820

12 EventHighlights JUL/AUG 2012 TWAH Young Artists Choose Green More than 350 students from Tsuen Wan schools showcased their artistic talents and love of the environment in the Green Life in Tsuen Wan Circuit Drawing Competition. Winners of the competition, jointly organized by Paul Y Construction & Engineering Company Limited and Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital, were announced at a special award ceremony in February, 2012. Three winners and five merit award winners were selected from each primary and secondary category. The competition was aimed at encouraging teenagers to have a greener outlook and care more about their community. Cheng Kwan Wai (Primary Group Champion) Heart Patients Form Support Group Less than a year after the official opening of the Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Center (CCIC), the CCIC Patient Support Group has been formed to empower patients and healthcare professionals to work together to achieve positive heart health outcomes. Tsang Shuk King (Secondary Group Champion) The group s first event was held on 6 May, 2012, at the Tsuen Wan Center and was attended by about 30 cardiac patients. The meeting started with a session on cardiac disease by Dr Chow Wing Hing, followed by Miss Helena Yu, Dietician, and Mr Aaron Liu, Director of the Lifestyle Management Center (LMC). The Patient Support Group aims at improving the quality of life of cardiac patients and helping them make positive changes to their lifestyles. It is open to all patients who have been treated at the CCIC of TWAH. Ms Doretta Lo, Outpatient Department Manager of Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital, introduced the Patient Support Group to participants at the beginning of the meeting.

EventHighlights 13 Department Head Retreat AH Hong Kong Heart Center Appreciation Dinner JUL/AUG 2012 AH & HKAH 1. Antibiotic Stewardship Program - Proper Understanding and Taking Initial Steps 2. Tuberculosis - New International WHO, NHS, CHP Guidelines Regarding On Infection Control 3. COmmon ventilation deficiencies in HONG KONG ISOLATION rooms - a territory wide survey Temperature Control in Neonates and Hypothermic Therapy Epilepsy and Typical Findings in EEg Speaker Dr Ada Wing Yan Yung Speaker Dr Kar Yin Wong Specialist in Pediatrics Specialist in Pediatrics Speaker Dr Wing Hong Seto Specialist in PATHOLOGY Speaker Dr Michael Wing-Han Ching chartered chemical ENGINEER ching

EventHighlights HKAH Emergency Care of Traumatic Laceration and Dog Bite for Children - How to Manage Speaker Dr Kenneth C W Hui Specialist in Plastic Surgery Clinical Use of TomoTherapy at Royal Brisbane and Women s Hospital Speaker Dr Graema John Dickie Specialist in Radiation Oncology Concurrent Chemoirradiation Using TomoTherapy for Cervical Carcinoma Speaker Dr Donna Shu-Ngar Chow-Lee Specialist in Clinical Oncology The Use of Cyberknife in Prostate Cancer Treatment Speaker Dr Victor Hing-Yeung Tsang Specialist in Clinical Oncology ForthcomingEvents AH Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Classic Avid players and novices alike are invited to join a fundraiser tournament for the Children s Hearing Fund of Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Foundation. Proceeds will go towards helping deaf children regain hearing through cochlear implants. With their hearing restored, these children are able to attend normal school and eventually open up to a bright future. Come and join this charitable event! DATE Wednesday, 26 September 2012 TEE OF TIME 12:35 PM Venue Discovery Bay Golf Club HOTLINE (852) 2835 0569 Tsuen Wan Adventist Hospital Address 199 Tsuen King Circuit, Tsuen Wan, N.T., Hong Kong Phone (852) 2276 7676 Fax (852) 2415 6767 Email info@twah.org.hk www.twah.org.hk Hong Kong Adventist Hospital Address 40 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong Phone (852) 3651 8888 Fax (852) 3651 8800 Email hkahinfo@hkah.org.hk www.hkah.org.hk