Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre opens, providing efficient and innovative integrated neuromedicine services
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The opening ceremony of the Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre (the Centre) was held today (October 23). The Centre introduces multidisciplinary, efficient and innovative integrated treatment and rehabilitation services for patients suffering from neurological diseases.
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, accompanied by the Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Henry Fan; the HA Chief Executive, Dr Libby Lee; and the New Territories West Cluster Chief Executive, Dr Deacons Yeung, visited the Centre and learned about the Centre's operations and latest developments. They also met with a patient who received Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) treatment at the Centre to understand his treatment and rehabilitation progress.
Professor Lo said, "The Chief Executive's 2022 Policy Address proposed the establishment of the Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre, with phased services commencing from the end of 2024. Through proactive cross-specialty collaboration and service integration, alongside the introduction of advanced technologies, the Centre brings hope to patients suffering from acute stroke and dyskinesia. Looking forward, I expect the Centre to engage more specialties and expand its core services to provide more comprehensive care for patients."
The Centre provides one-stop, safe and efficient integrated neuromedicine services, introducing Hong Kong's first MRgFUS and Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging services. These advancements offer more advanced treatment options and enhance outcomes for patients with neurological diseases. The Centre adopts the "Programme Floor" concept, integrating advanced technology operating theatres, wards, and day services on the same floor to facilitate multidisciplinary team collaboration and provide convenience to patients by saving their time required to visit multiple departments.
Mr Fan stated that the "Programme Floor" approach implemented in the Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre enabled multidisciplinary teams to provide one-stop and continuous care to patients with neurological diseases. The HA has introduced various advanced technologies in the Centre, which best demonstrate the patient-centric approach. The HA will continue to devote resources to promoting the development of neuroscience and to provide better healthcare services to the public.
The Centre is planning to establish an Integrated Rehabilitation Centre to ensure patients receive multidisciplinary support from the acute phase of the disease to rehabilitation training, enhancing their ability in self-care and enabling faster community reintegration. In addition to upgrading facilities and optimising services, the Centre will actively advance scientific research collaboration with institutions, aiming to bring more innovative and effective treatments to patients with neurological diseases.
Mr Ma (second right), a patient who had suffered from essential tremors for years, shared his recovery journey and travel experiences after receiving Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound treatment with the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (third right), the Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Henry Fan (third left), and the HA Chief Executive, Dr Libby Lee (second left). Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (second left); the Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Henry Fan (first left), and the HA Chief Executive, Dr Libby Lee (second right), visited the Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre and were briefed about the Centre's service operations and future development. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
The opening ceremony of the Tuen Mun Hospital Neuroscience Centre was held today (October 23). Photo shows the Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau (centre); the Hospital Authority (HA) Chairman, Mr Henry Fan (second right); the HA Chief Executive, Dr Libby Lee (second left); the New Territories West Cluster Chief Executive, Dr Deacons Yeung (first right), and the Deputy Hospital Chief Executive of Tuen Mun Hospital, Dr Benny Cheng (first left), officiating at the ceremony. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
