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CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PAEDIATRIC SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR IN ASIA PACIFIC

PARKCITY MEDICAL CENTRE
ParkCity Medical Centre is a one-stop child development facility with a comprehensive team of experts who can accurately assess and help all children , including those with special needs . Its staff can boast experienced paediatricians with several sub-specialisations , paediatric nurses , child and adolescent psychiatrists , a clinical psychologist , and skilled allied health professionals who can help children stay healthy during their developmental years and up to adulthood .
The Child Development Centre ( CDC ) comprises a developmental pediatrician , a child and adolescent psychiatrist , and a clinical psychologist . It ’ s also staffed with a speechlanguage therapist , an audiologist , an occupational therapist , and a dietitian to support children with special needs .
Its medical team works with parents to understand their children ’ s needs while also aiming to provide holistic care by collaborating with the children ’ s community and school to promote health and mental wellness programmes . It also works to ensure that children grow up in an environment that fosters their physical and psychological development .
Its experts also provide psychological and emotional support as well as useful information to parents , caregivers , and family members of children with special needs .
The centre was built around the idea that the environment of a hospital makes a big impact on children ’ s
Dr Ravi Shrestha Shrestha & Dr Ong Kuo Ghee
healthcare experience , with its soothing natural elements and lush greens providing a comfortable setting tailored towards children ’ s well-being .
In addition , its dedicated hospitality team can cater to the needs of families with a wide range of services such as language interpreters , special hospital tours / visits , doctor referrals and appointments , and any relevant arrangements to ensure a hassle-free experience .
The vast array of medical services available at the centre include paediatric neonatology , neurology , ophthalmology , orthopaedics , and surgery .
In addition to children , ParkCity also provides specialist care for women and the elderly .
In the near future , the centre plans to expand its paediatric wards , which will be equipped with smart features for inpatient safety and convenience . Also in the pipeline are a bigger and more modern child ’ s physiotherapy unit and play and assessment areas .
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