SUNWAY CITY, November 2 – Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City (SMC) has redefined healthcare by infusing it with excitement through the SunMed Carnival, a community health event that connects community members, healthcare professionals, and children in an atmosphere of fun and learning. We strongly advocate that healthcare extends far beyond treating illnesses. By blending medical knowledge with excitement, the SunMed Carnival demonstrated the hospital’s commitment to affect prevention, education, and empowerment towards a healthy lifestyle and well-being.
It warms our hearts to witness the enthusiastic involvement of our community and young ones,” said Dr. Seow Vei Ken, Chief Executive Officer at Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City. With more than 1,900 attendees, the Carnival featured a range of family-friendly educational activities designed for children, offering them insights into the world of healthcare. The event also served as a platform to introduce the new Tower D, a one-stop centre within the hospital dedicated to the healthcare needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Tower D houses the Children’s Emergency, the first emergency department in a private Malaysian hospital exclusively for children under 12.
Highlighting the hospital’s commitment to comprehensive family healthcare. One of the standout attractions was the ambulance tour, which left children wide-eyed with wonder as they explored a lifesaving vehicle and learned about the crucial role of ambulances and paramedics in patient care. Additional attractions included arts and crafts workshops, a coloring contest, and educational games such as a first aid kit quest to teach children how to respond to common injuries and a body organ match to help them discover the intricate systems of the human body.
Attendees also had access to booths offering health and eye screenings, speech and hearing tests, spine assessments, and dietary advice for healthy eating. “We had a great time getting our health screenings, eye checks, and speech and hearing tests. My daughter was especially excited to learn about CPR during the ambulance tour,” shared Wong Ley Peng, 38, who attended the event with his family from Subang Jaya. “My daughters had a blast at the game stations. One of my daughters enjoyed the coloring contest, and my youngest completed every station first, compared to her two older sisters,” shared Elizabeth Jonathan, 39, who also attended the Carnival with her three daughters.
Through this Carnival, SMC aimed to build a sense of community and empowerment that inspires everyone to embrace a healthier lifestyle. Beyond the festive spirit, the Carnival showcased the potential of healthcare education when combined with the joy of learning and community spirit, emphasizing the role of hospitals as hubs of comprehensive well-being.
