Hospitals sign MoU for smart partnership

Star: Two long-established hospitals here have signed a pact to form a smart partnership and avoid duplication of their specialised services.
Tung Shin Hospital (TSH) will provide traditional Chinese medicine and Western prescriptions while Chinese Maternity Hospital (CMH) will focus on women and children.
Both hospitals inked a memorandum of understanding yesterday aimed at optimising resources, costs and enhancing competitiveness.
The MoU was signed by TSH president Tan Sri Teo Soo Cheng and CMH chairman Tan Sri Tee Hock Seng. It was witnessed by Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek.
Both TSH, founded in 1881, and CMH (1913) are charity hospitals, supported by community leaders and philanthropists, with the aim of providing free or affordable treatment to poor patients regardless of race, creed or religion.
“We believe this cooperation will bring tremendous benefit to the community. We are committed to providing affordable services and care,” said Teo.
He also said that the completion of a Chinese Medical Department would allow further research on integrated western and traditional Chinese treatment.
Dr Chua said the cooperation would benefit both hospitals as they could reduce administrative costs, and ensure quality service.
“The Health Ministry supports this effort and hopes the public will continue to help them raise funds as they're both non-profit centres,” he said.