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Bangkok Adventist
Hospital (Mission Hospital) - Acupuncture, Cosmetic Surgery, Diabetes,
Nephrology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics |
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Bangkok Adventist Hospital (Mission Hospital) is a
Bangkok general hospital providing a wide range of surgical
services and general medical
services including: Acupuncture, Cosmetic Surgery, Diabetes, Nephrology,
Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics. Bangkok Adventist Hospital has a
registered capacity of 200 beds and 24 bassinets, owned and operated by
the Christian Medical Foundation of Seventh-Day Adventists. The hospital
is part of worldwide Adventist healthcare network.
Bangkok Mission Clinic: The present institution is an outgrowth of the
Bangkok Mission Clinic, opened in rented shophouse at 56 Maitrichitr
Road near Plabplachai intersection, on May 10, 1937 with funds
contributed by a philanthropist sea captain, Thomas Hall, of Mexico. Dr.
Ralph Waddell and his wife Ellen, Nai Pleng Vitiamyalaksna, and Pastor
Kon Vui-leong directed the development of the original 12-bed hospital
with an outpatient department into a 50-bed clinic.
As the medical work in Bangkok grew, expanded facilities were needed. In
the late 1940's, after the war, a large house, about a mile from the
original clinic was leased and remodeled to provide additional 30 beds
and became known as the Annex. This increased the hospital's capacity to
80 beds and made possible the opening of a school of nursing in May 1941
under the direction of Miss Ruth Munroe.
World War II and After: When World War II spread to Southeast Asia, the
Annex was closed and the missionaries left the country, but the clinic
continued to operate under the direction of Nai Pleng, a medical
assistant, and a Romanian physician Dr. S. Bene. With the cessation of
hostilities, the overseas staff returned to Thailand. On December 25,
1946, the former Annex and surrounding buildings, occupying a six-acre
tract of land at the corner of Pitsanuloke and Lan Luang Roads, was
purchased for the development of the Bangkok Sanitarium & Hospital. The
former Annex, remodeled again, became the initial building of the
Bangkok Sanitarium & Hospital. Another building was converted into
quarters for the school of nursing which was reopened on July 1, 1946.
Thirty-three students of the first post-war class were capped on October
30, 1947. Some of these have been the pillars of the medical work in
Thailand.
Expansion to the Countryside. Medical activities of the Bangkok
Sanitarium & Hospital were extended into the provinces of Thailand in
1949, when the institution sponsored the opening of mission clinics in
Ubol, Phuket and Haad Yai, under Drs. J. E. Sandness, F. N. Crider, and
R. C. Gregory, respectively. The hospitals in both Haad Yai and Ubol
have since been closed.
Bangkok Sanitarium & Hospital. On August 3, 1949, the corner stone of
the new Bangkok Sanitarium & Hospital building was laid. A joint
church-community financial campaign provided funds for a modern
four-storey hospital building which was officially opened by L.
Pibulsonggram, Thailand's premier, on March 19, 1951. During the ensuing
years the clinic was departmentalized and the number of staff members
increased accordingly.
Midwifery and School of Nursing. On July 4, 1955, the wife of the
premier officially opened the new building for the school of midwifery.
Miss Gertrude Green, an American midwife, directed the development of
the obstetrical clinic, which served the poor and also provided clinical
experience for midwifery students. Miss Green retired in 1980 and
finally returned to USA in 1992 after a total of 51 years of service, 43
of them at Bangkok Adventist Hospital.
In mid 1958 a much needed addition to the Sanitarium building increased
the total bed capacity to 180. And that same year, H. H. Queen Sirikit
of Thailand opened a modern three-storey concrete building for the
school of nursing in which there was dormitory space for 120 student
nurses, administrative offices, library and classrooms. This program has
subsequently been developed into a degree program offering a BS in
Nursing over a period of four years training. A new administrative
building for the nursing training program was opened in 1989 and the
administrative section of the original building along with the library
and classrooms were transferred to this new building. Training schools
for medical and x-ray technology, anesthesia, and midwifery were
conducted at that time but are currently defunct. Midwifery has been
absorbed by the College program and training in x-ray and laboratory are
currently run by government and some other private universities.
New Name. The name Bangkok Adventist Hospital was officially adopted in
1973. In 1983 a new wing was opened, built into the original hospital
building not to increase beds but to expand much needed outpatient,
operating room and patient room facilities. This wing was called the
Ralph Waddell Wing. In 1987, marking the 50th anniversary of the
hospital, the Pleng Vitiamalaksna building was opened to provide beds
for Obstetric and Pediatrics and to house a new Food and Bakery service
along with much needed car parking spaces.
Clinical Activity: In 2003 Bangkok Adventist Hospital admitted
approximately 6000 patients and treated 180,000 outpatients. The
hospital currently has 410 employees and about 90 medical staff. Besides
admitting and treating patients in the hospital, Bangkok Adventist
Hospital also runs a Mobile Clinic which is equipped with x-ray unit.
This is also used for charitable medical outreach of the hospital.
How to Choose a Doctor
Choosing the right doctor is a decision that will affect you, and your
family, for quite a while. This guide will help inform you about the
choices that are available from typical health plans. We encourage you
to consider your options carefully, so you can make the best decision
possible.
Advantages Of A Primary Doctor
Your primary care physician is, in a sense, your personal lifeguard.
This doctor will oversee all your health care services and provide
access to specialists, as needed, to protect your health. Most health
plans require you to select one doctor from their network to serve as
your primary care physician. There are many advantages to this system of
comprehensive medical care:
• All your medical records are stored in one place.
• Your treatment will have continuity, with no aspect of it overlooked.
• Medication interactions are properly supervised.
• If you need a specialist, you'll be referred to just the right expert.
Choosing A Doctor Who Fits Your Current Need
Many primary care physicians emphasize special areas of interest in
their practice, enabling you to choose a doctor who best meets the needs
of your current stage in life.
• Family Medicine doctors (Family Physicians) offer general family
health care for all ages. A Family Physician may be a good choice if you
wish to select one doctor for your entire family.
• Internal Medicine doctors (Internists) provide medical care to adults
18 years and older. Internists are especially effective in treating
chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
• OB/GYN doctors specialize in obstetrics and gynecology. Their training
includes all women's reproductive issues from childbirth to menopause.
• Pediatric doctors (Pediatricians) specialize in children's health
care, from infancy through adolescence.
Services: Acupuncture, Allergy, Asthma Service, Surgery,
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Emergency, Cancer Care, Cardiopulmonary,
Cosmetic Surgery, Diabetes, Ear Nose & Throat, Family Practice,
Gastrointestinal Care, Health Checkup (Wellness), Internal Medicine,
Nephrology, Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Ophthalmology,
Orthopedics, Radiology, Imaging Service, Rehabilitation Services, Skin &
Beauty, Special Procedures, Dental Services
Bangkok Adventist Hospital (Mission Hospital)
2 Soi Soonvijai 7, New Petchburi Rd.,
Bangkok 10320
Thailand
Tel : 02 281-1422
Fax :02 280-0441
E-Mail :
info@mission-hospital.org
Website :
http://www.mission-hospital.org
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