Jun 4, 2008

CLEFT LIPS AND PALATE

Needy patients with uncorrected cleft lips and palates in Sarawak who want free treatment or operation can register themselve at the Columbia Asia Medical Centre, Miri. The Medical Centre Public Relations Nurse, Puan Ho Siew Choon said the 7th Charity Campaign is scheduled held between January to June 2008.
She said a medical team comprising several specialists headed by renowned Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Kim Tan will undertake the surgical procedures, and targetted more than twenty Sarawakians who have uncorrected cleft lips and palate since birth, with total family income of below one-thousand ringgit per month.
However, those who partially fulfill these criteria are welcomed to contact Puan Ho, herself at the Medical Centre for assessment regarding their eligibility at 085-437755 or fax to 085-425677.
Meanwhile, the Columbia Asia Medical Centre in collaboration with Miri Lion Club is organising a blood donation campaign to replenish the stock of blood at the Blood Bank Miri General Hospital.
Puan Ho said they are targetted to collect 40 pints of blood in various group of blood and urged Mirians to come during the campaign, held tomorrow starting at 9 a.m to 2 p.m at the Medical Center.

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