Directors and
vice-directors of Bangkok Hospital Rayong, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya,
Bangkok Hospital Trat and Bangkok Hospital Chanthaburi launch the
Laughing for Better Hearts project.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Putting a new twist on the old adage that laughter is
the best medicine, the Bangkok Hospital Group will offer free heart
exams to 555 patients throughout the Eastern Seaboard.
Dr. Pichit Kangkoljit, executive vice president of
Bangkok Hospital’s Eastern and South regions, kicked off the “Laughing
for a Better Heart” program Sept. 4 at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. He said
facilities in Pattaya, Rayong, Chantaburi and Trat will test 555 people
as the number translates to “ha ha ha” in Thai.
At the press conference, doctors from the various
hospitals summarized the program, offering tips on cardiac health and
treatment before leading attendees on a tour of the cardiac unit.
The “Laughing for a Better Heart” program runs
through Oct. 31 and includes a two-phase exam, starting with a stress
test followed by an ultrasound scan. After the screenings, five lucky
patients will receive free off-pump coronary artery bypass or balloon
angioplasty procedures.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is offering 205 free
screenings, while Rayong will offer 150 and facilities in Chantaburi and
Trat will offer 100 each.
