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A Quarterly Newsletter For Enriching Your Health MICA (P) 166/10/2012 | December 2012

Celebrating65th Anniversary with A Bang! Acting Minister for Social and Family Development and

Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing graced SATA CommHealth’s 65th Anniversary CelebrationDinner as Guest-Of-HonourFriday, 19 October 2012 was a memorable evening for SATA

CommHealth. The non-profit health care provider celebrated its 65th birthday at the Carlton Hotel with about 330 well wishers

including staff, management, board members and guests.

“We have evolved over the years with continuous introspection and afocus on meeting the health care needs of the community. By keeping ourselves relevant to the times, we have been able to contribute to the development of Singapore’s health care system in the primary care area.” said the chairman of SATA CommHealth, A/Prof Mak Yuen Teen, in his speech.

SATA CommHealth also introduced a new Homecare Service during this celebration dinner. Acting Minister for Social and FamilyDevelopment and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Mr Chan Chun Sing who graced the event as the Guest-Of-Honour helped to launch this new service, together with A/Prof Mak and Dr K Thomas Abraham, Chief Executive Officer of SATA CommHealth.

“We need to build new community care facilities for the elders and most importantly, we need people to come forward to serve these emerging needs.” commented Mr Chan during the dinner. He commended SATA CommHealth for setting a positive example on how the social service sector could contribute to society.

All the guests were then entertained by a live band formed by some SATA CommHealth staff with their friends and a dance troupe from Ping Yi Secondary School. After the enchanting performances, aseries of ‘SATA Quizzes’ added laughter and excitement to the guests that evening.

SATA CommHealth also took the opportunity during this specialoccasion to express its gratitude and appreciation towards itsfounders and donors by presenting crystal plaques to therepresentatives from the three founding members’ families and two donors, namely Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple and Lee Foundation.

In recognition of the contributions made by its long-serving and hardworking staff, SATA CommHealth also presented certificates to 21 staff members who have served the organisation for at least three years and four staff members who have demonstrated excellence in their quality of work.

The celebration dinner ended with a cake-cutting session led byA/Prof Mak and the board members of SATA CommHealth, followed by several toasts of champagne that filled the guests with more joyful cheers. q

New Homecare ServiceSATA CommHealth Homecare Service attends to the medical needs of theimmobile and physically disadvantaged patients. This new community-centred service focuses on alleviating the health care burdens of those with medical needs and financial difficulties.

It covers a wide range of medical services ranging from periodical diagnostics to medication administration and monitoring. For more information, please call 6244 6688 or visit www.sata.com.sg. qOfficial launch of the new Homecare Service

May the magic of Christmas twinkle and surround you with beautifulmoments and happy memories. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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ABOUT USSince its inception in 1947, SATACommHealth has evolved over the years to become a one-stop primary healthcare organisation. It provides a comprehensive range of health screening and generalpractitioner services at its fourmedical centres, three X-ray buses, a Doctors-On-Wheels mobile clinic and a Mammo-On-Wheels mobilemammography service.

VISIONTo be the leading charity for the advancement of lifelong health in the community.

MISSIONPromoting lifelong health, serving the community.

CORE VALUESC - CompassionR - RespectE - ExcellenceA - AccountabilityT - TeamworkE - Empowerment

SERVICESGENERAL CONSULTATION FOR:Acute ailments, chronic diseasesSPECIALIST SERVICES:Cardiology, radiology, respiratory medicine, physiotherapyHEALTH SCREENING SERVICES:Pre-employment, social visit pass, visa application, work permitPREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES:Health screenings, vaccinationsDIAGNOSTIC IMAGING SERVICES:Fluoroscopy, mammography,ultrasound, X-raySPECIALISED TESTS:Audiometry, ECG, echocardiography, industrial tests, spirometry, treadmill, BMD scanLABORATORY SERVICESPHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES(only at Bedok and Woodlands)

MEDICAL CENTRE LOCATIONSBEDOK351 Chai Chee St Singapore 468982ANG MO KIOBlk 715 Ang Mo Kio Ave 6#01-4008/4010 Singapore 560715JURONGBlk 135 Jurong Gateway Rd#04-345 Singapore 600135WOODLANDS900 South Woodlands Dr#04-01 Woodlands Civic CentreSingapore 730900

EDITORIAL TEAMEDITOR: Andrew YapSUB-EDITOR: Angeline KhoADVISOR: Dr K Thomas Abraham

EVENT

Celebrating 65th Anniversary with A Bang! (Cont’d)

Acting Minister for Social and Family Development and Senior Minister of State, Ministry ofDefence, Mr Chan Chun Sing with SATA CommHealth board members

Display of SATA CommHealthphotographs that featured the different stages of the organisation

Dr K Thomas Abraham, Chief Executive Officer of SATA CommHealth, addressing the guests with a welcome speech

Chairman of SATA CommHealth, A/Prof Mak Yuen Teen giving his speech Mr Chan, who was the Guest-Of-Honour,

speaking at the dinner

A/Prof Mak presenting Mr Chan with a token of appreciation for gracing the event

Some SATA CommHealth staff and their friends giving a performance with a live band.

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Celebrating 65th Anniversary with A Bang! (Cont’d)

Mr George Abraham, the board member of SATA CommHealth, joined the live band by playing a guitar A dance performance presented by Ping

Yi Secondary School students

Mr Mahmood Jumabhoy receiving a token of appreciation on behalf of the late Mr R. Jamabhoy (one ofSATA founders)

Toasting champagne with our guests

Mr Ramesh Chandra Uttamramreceiving a token of appreciation onbehalf of the late Mr G Uttamram

Dr Chew Chin Hin receiving a token ofappreciation, on behalf of the late Dr Benjamin Chew (one of SATA founders)

Mr George Peh receiving a token ofappreciation on behalf of Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple for the donation of a van

Recipients of the Service Star Award, who have rendered excellence in their services

Recipients of the Long Service Award, who have served the organisation for at least three years

Mr Myca Tan, Director ofCommunity Services for SATACommHealth, thanking all the guests and the working committee in his closing speech

Cake-cutting session

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Free Health Checks at Ang Mo Kio

BRANDING

CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY

A Brand with Special Merit

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Mr Repsy BabuKoshy

Ms Soliano Cecilia

Ms Chan Yock Chan

Mr William Hoo

DR K Sunitha Razu

Ms Grace Tan

On 4 November 2012, the ninth Community Health Day (CHD) event was held at SATA CommHealth Ang Mo Kio Medical Centre. Free health screening services ranging from blood glucose,cholesterol tests to osteoporosis assessment were provided to the Ang Mo Kio residents.

Mammography services and flu injections were also offered at highly subsidised rates.

The Guest-of-Honour for this community health care event was the Member of Parliament for Ang Mo Kio GRC, Mr Inderjit Singh. “These free health screening services are very useful in helping our Ang Mo Kio residents check their health status and are also great reminders that prevention is better than cure” said Mr Singhduring his visit.

One of the 200 participants, Mr Kong Kee Jou, had taken the chest X-Ray service and the pre-physiotherapy assessment. “I have been busy working and do not have the time to go for a proper medical check up. It’s great to have such a free health care event on a Sunday morning” commented the 57-year-old father of two. q

Aside from winning the Singapore Prestige Brands Award (SPBA) in the Heritage Brands category last year,

SATA CommHealth has once again clinched another SPBA recognition, under the Special Merit Brands category on 6 November 2012.

This Special Merit Brand was created in 2009 for recognising branding efforts ofgovernment agencies and non-profitorganisations with at least 3 years ofestablishment.

“Out of over 100 participating brands, SATA CommHealth is honoured to be recognised for its branding efforts while serving thecommunity through the decades. We would be further motivated by this achievement to deliver more brand value” commented Dr K Thomas Abraham, Chief Executive Officer of SATA CommHealth.

Since its rebranding exercise in 2009, SATA CommHealth has been constantly building its brand image through various outreach programmes such as anti-smoking school talks and free community health care events that uphold its mission of ‘Promoting Lifelong Health and Serving the Community’. q

Ms RaheemahBte Md Jailani

Ms Diana Lim

Ms Betty Mathew

Ms ArleneVilbar Zapanta

Ms Grace Tay

Ms Norliaa Bte Yang Rozali

Mr Gary GaoMs Shiva Ranjini

Service Ambassadors of 2012 Besides the rich history of SATACommHealth, what has differentiated this brand name from other health

care providers was the excellent standard ofservices rendered by a group of dedicated staff.

Since the launch of the Service Excellence Programme within SATA CommHealth in January, some of its employees wererecognised for their outstanding service performance. Before the new year arrives, let us take a look at our Achiever Awardwinners for 2012.

Among them, Mr William Hoo was the Champion for Excellence Award winner. q

SERVICE STAR AWARD WINNERS