PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION
PUBLIC FORUMS

1. Women’s Health Forum, 21 August 2004, Normah Auditorium

Topics discussed:
Osteoporosis - What Every Woman Should Know
Dr. Francis Ting, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Normah Medical Specialist Centre

Medical experts agree that osteoporosis is highly preventable. It is now possible to find out whether you have osteoporosis or are at risks of developing the disease.

Hormone Replacement Therapy - Facts & Myths
Dr. Harris Suharjono, Consultant Obstetrician &
Gynaecologist

Choosing whether or not to use postmenopausal hormone therapy can be one of the most important health decisions women face as they age. As with taking any treatment, the decision involves carefully weighing the risks and benefits involved.

Prenatal Screenings & Life Demo on Detailed Ultrasonography
Dr. Elizabeth Eu, Visiting Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Severe birth defects (e.g. congenital heart defects) occur in 3% of all deliveries and account for 30% of all perinatal and infant deaths. Therefore, all pregnant women should ideally have one detailed obstetric ultrasound during the 18-23 weeks gestation.

2. Public Health Forum, Jointly organised with the Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 25 September 2004, SUPP Headquarters

BONE & JOINT DECADE 2000 - 2010
Normah Medical Specialist Centre is proud to contribute to this United Nations endorsed global effort aimed at raising
awareness of the growing burden of musculoskeletal disorders on society.

Topics discussed:
Back Pain - Prevention & Treatment
Dr. Francis Ting,Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon,
Normah Medical Specialist Centre

Osteoporosis - Prevention & Treatment
Dr. Lee Joon Kiong, Orthopaedic Surgeon

More than 300 people attended this event. Normah provided complimentary screenings on Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose for the participants.

3. Adelaide Australia Fair, 11&12 September 2004, Crown Plaza

Normah Medical Specialist Centre focused on Osteoporosis and Back Pain as the theme of its exhibition at the fair.

4. Men’s Health Forum, Jointly Organised with the Malaysian Society of Andrology and the Study of the Aging Male (ASASAM), 26 September 2004, Normah Medical Specialist Centre

Topics discussed:
Men’s Health & Aging
Dato Prof. Dr. Tan Hui Meng, Consultant Urologist

Prostate Disorders: What Every Men Should Know
Dr. Teh Guan Chou, Consultant Urologist

Male Sexual Problems
Dr. Clarence Lei, Consultant Urologist,
Normah Medical Specialist Centre

The Heart: What Every Man Should Know
Dr. David Quek, Consultant Cardiologist,
President, Asean Federation of Cardiology

300 members of the public turned up for the lectures. Normah provided complimentary health screenings for the participants.