Peter Thompson, a 62 year-old expatriate businessman in Hanoi, shared his experiences after being treated for an acute coronary problem at the local Vinmec International Hospital. In early July 2012, Peter Thompson was taken into Vinmec International Hospital with acute chest pains, unable to breath. He was diagnosed as having acute coronary syndrome for the first five hours. Staying at Vinmec instead of flying to Thailand for treatment was a tough decision that Peter had to make as that was the first time he had ever put his life in hands of a Vietnamese hospital. "Taken into Vinmec in an emergency, I was overwhelmed by fear because everything came so fast. The doctor said that my heart needed treating immediately. I discussed with my wife about the possibility of hospitalisation in Thailand, but one of the doctors warned me that my condition was so serious that it should be treated immediately," he said. Thompson asked the doctor how many patients he had treated. After the … [Read more...] about International-standard healthcare in Vietnam
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GE Healthcare becomes strategic partner of Vinmec
Particularly, GE Healthcare will dedicate its innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anaesthesia solutions to help Vinmec advance healthcare outcomes, focusing on two prime segments: cardiology and oncology.Likewise, GE Healthcare will be a strategic party in nurturing a new generation of clinicians at Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS), setting the new standard for medical education in Vietnam.The health science university is scheduled for the debut in 2019 as the first hospital design partnership between a foreign-owned conglomerate in the medical industry and Vinmec.Terri Bresenham, vice president and CEO of GE Healthcare in South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia said, “Vinmec is one of the leading healthcare organisations in Vietnam in terms of scale, infrastructure as well as modern equipment. We have a long history of collaboration with Vinmec and we are proud to continue to be Vinmec’s strategic partner for its … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare becomes strategic partner of Vinmec
GE Healthcare, Vinmec to collaborate
GE Healthcare, the $18 billion healthcare arm of General Electric (GE), has just signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Vinmec Healthcare System (under Vingroup).The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday in Ha Noi with the aim of promoting the application of science and technology, optimising infrastructure as well as improving healthcare capacity tied to international best practices.Vinmec will increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS) in 2019.To that end, the partnership between Vinmec and GE Healthcare will play a role in growing Viet Nam’s next generation of clinicians and establishing the teaching hospital as the standard for medical education.In terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound systems and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimise healthcare outcomes.The … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare, Vinmec to collaborate
GE to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Photo: Ngoc TramUnder the witness of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, in terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes. Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). The capacity building programs between the two sides will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas, nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, thus helping it to become the standard for nation's medical education. Leveraging the insights of global experts from centers like Dubai and the USA in hospital design and planning, GE Healthcare will offer Vinmec innovative and customized solutions for layout design and facility … [Read more...] about GE to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare
Photo: Ngoc TramUnder the witness of US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel Kritenbrink, in terms of technology, GE Healthcare is committed to continuously providing innovative medical equipment for imaging, nuclear medicine, ultrasound system and anesthesia solutions to help Vinmec promote and optimize healthcare outcomes. Vinmec currently owns and operates seven hospitals in Vietnam and expects to increase its presence to 10 hospitals by 2020, including opening the Vinmec University of Health Sciences (VUHS). The capacity building programs between the two sides will focus on cardiology and oncology, creating a solid foundation for Vinmec to lead in its key areas, nurturing a new generation of clinicians at VUHS, thus helping it to become the standard for nation's medical education. Leveraging the insights of global experts from centers like Dubai and the USA in hospital design and planning, GE Healthcare will offer Vinmec innovative and customized solutions for layout design and facility … [Read more...] about GE Healthcare to promote science and technology application in nation’s healthcare