A team of medical service providers from Pantai Hospital Ipoh recently provided free health screenings at the Perak Society for the Promotion of Mental Health’s halfway home in Batu Lapan, Ulu Kinta, Perak.
The session began with light refreshments followed by bone density screening, body mass index measurements and blood pressure check-ups. There was a diet counselling booth where residents and staff were given advice on healthy eating habits. The Pantai Hospital team was led by Harith Idris with the support of CIMB Ipoh Branch headed by its manager, Teoh Chen Gaik. A total of 50 residents and 20 staff participated in the programme.
Vice President of the Perak Society for the Promotion of Mental Health, S. Sundralingam, thanked both Teoh and Harith for their assistance which benefited the residents of the halfway home.
The duo was taken on a tour of the home. Teoh was fascinated with the facility and pledged to assist in whatever way possible. Harith too promised other forms of assistance as available.
It was a fun-filled day for the residents who were happy to receive free health-screening services from professionals. The event provided them with information in the field of care and wellness.
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