Tang Shiu Kin Hospital
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Tang Shiu Kin Hospital is a hospital
in Wan Chai
on Hong Kong Island
in Hong Kong
. It was opened in 1969 to replace the Eastern Public Dispensary and other clinics on Hong Kong Island.
The hospital merged with Ruttonjee Hospital
in 1998 to form one hospital and is a critical centre for emergency and vehicular accidents.
It was named after its benefactor, the late Sir Tang Shiu-Kin, Kt, C.B.E., LL.D. O.S.T. (Japan), J.P., KStJ, a famous Hong Kong philanthropist.
The Hong Kong Government and the Hospital Authority
had approved a project to remodel the Tang Shiu Kin Hospital into a Community Ambulatory Care Centre. The remodelling project commenced in December 2002 and the new building was handed over to the hospital management on 1 April 2005. The centre houses a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, A&E Training Centre, Family Medicine Training Centre, Integrated Clinic, Staff Clinic, Community Nursing Service, Pharmacy, Integrated Palliative Day Care Centre, Violet Peel General Outpatient Clinic, Wellness In Action and Allied Health Departments including Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Formerly, some of the departments now parts of TSKH were located in Southorn Centre above Wan chai MTR Station
, but had been move to TSKH since the hospital converted into a Community Ambulatory Care Centre
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
in Wan Chai
Wan Chai
Wan Chai is a metropolitan area situated at the western part of the Wan Chai District on the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong. Its other boundaries are Canal Road to the east, Arsenal Street to the west and Bowen Road to the south. The area north of Gloucester Road is often called...
on Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. It was opened in 1969 to replace the Eastern Public Dispensary and other clinics on Hong Kong Island.
The hospital merged with Ruttonjee Hospital
Ruttonjee Hospital
Ruttonjee Hospital is a hospital in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is affiliated with the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Hong Kong, and provides clinical attachment opportunities for the university's medical students.-History:Centrally located in Wan Chai, the...
in 1998 to form one hospital and is a critical centre for emergency and vehicular accidents.
It was named after its benefactor, the late Sir Tang Shiu-Kin, Kt, C.B.E., LL.D. O.S.T. (Japan), J.P., KStJ, a famous Hong Kong philanthropist.
The Hong Kong Government and the Hospital Authority
Hospital Authority
The Hospital Authority is a statutory body managing all the public hospitals and institutes in Hong Kong. It is managed by the Hospital Authority Board and is under the monitor of the Secretary for Food and Health of the Hong Kong Government. Its chairman is Mr...
had approved a project to remodel the Tang Shiu Kin Hospital into a Community Ambulatory Care Centre. The remodelling project commenced in December 2002 and the new building was handed over to the hospital management on 1 April 2005. The centre houses a Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic, A&E Training Centre, Family Medicine Training Centre, Integrated Clinic, Staff Clinic, Community Nursing Service, Pharmacy, Integrated Palliative Day Care Centre, Violet Peel General Outpatient Clinic, Wellness In Action and Allied Health Departments including Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
Formerly, some of the departments now parts of TSKH were located in Southorn Centre above Wan chai MTR Station
Wan Chai (MTR)
Wan Chai is a station on Island line of Hong Kong's MTR. It serves Wan Chai. The main MTR railway is beneath Hennessy Road in the district. Due to the large area of Wan Chai, more than 50 ticket gates and eight entrances have been set up. One of the exits lead to the footbridge along O'Brien Road,...
, but had been move to TSKH since the hospital converted into a Community Ambulatory Care Centre