On 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑫𝒂𝒚 (17th of November 2023), let’s dive deeper into eye problems suffered by preterm babies. Did you know that 1 out of 10 babies are born before 37 weeks of pregnancy? Prematurity, or being born too soon (Before 37 weeks), can bring challenges like underdeveloped organs, and the eyes are no exception. If not detected and treated early, it may result in 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒎𝒔 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. Regular eye check-ups are crucial. Premature babies may face 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 (ROP), a condition affecting the blood vessels in the retina. The early detection and intervention by...

Dear Patients, Management Team, and Health Support Workers, As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, Dr. Katherine Seng and the entire Assunta Hospital PJ family extend warm wishes for a joyous Deepavali and blissful holidays! 🕊️✨ May this season bring you moments of happiness, good health, and cherished time with loved ones. To our incredible patients, your well-being is our priority, and your strength inspires us every day. To the dedicated management team, thank you for your leadership and commitment. And to our health support workers, your unwavering dedication is the heart of our hospital. May the light of Deepavali...

Just received a heartwarming gift from one of my amazing patients, Mr. Ng – a beautiful bottle of honey! This small act of kindness truly brightened my day. Honey isn’t just a delicious natural sweetener; it also offers numerous health benefits, including for our eyes. Did you know that honey can : 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 It’s a little gem in the world of holistic wellness! Small gestures like these encourage medical practitioners like me to strive for the best in patient care. I’m truly humbled by the trust...

Had a fantastic time at the recent Assunta Annual dinner for 2023, hosted at the Summit Hotel Subang USJ! It was great to reconnect with so many wonderful staff members who attended the event on the 4th of November 2023. Our theme of the day was “𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭” I feel truly blessed to be a part of such a well-knitted community at Assunta Hospital. Our dedicated staff go above and beyond, serving their patients with the same love and care they would offer to their own family. A big shoutout to all the incredible medical and non-medical staff,...