Assunta Hospital

Assunta Hospital

Assunta Hospital (Chinese: "阿松大医院"; Malay: "Hospital Assunta") is the famous and the first private hospital in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

History

Assunta Hospital was founded by Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM) in 1957. The Hospital was built through the generosity of the public, Social Welfare Department, local and government grants. It was one of the first private hospitals in Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. In 1961 the Hospital started the first private nursing school in the country.

The Assunta College of Nursing is well known for its nursing education. The Assunta Nursing Graduates pride themselves in their high professional nursing standards and caring service. Assunta Hospital is recognised as a charitable organisation. It is administered by a Board of Directors consisting of FMM Sisters, professionals and businessmen who give their service on an honorary basis. With its rich historical background, Assunta Hospital has developed into a modern, specialist hospital with 350 beds and staff of 700. The Hospital prides itself on patient-centred care and is well-known for its nursing service.

Assunta Hospital has a tradition of offering pastoral care, administering to the physical, psychological, moral and spiritual needs of each patient. Equipped for many specialities, the hospital strives to keep abreast of the latest in medical knowledge and technology. Assunta Hospital's philosophy lends itself to a professional learning environment for the staff, stressing a commitment to continuing education in the care of patients.

Famous patients

*Salmah Ismail (Saloma) - wife and widow of P. Ramlee (died 25 April 1983 at the Assunta Hospital)

Controversy

The Hospital is currently under fire for refusing to treat a patient, who died a few hours later. [cite news | url = http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/5/29/nation/17867401&sec=nation| title = Armed group ‘tailed mum’ | accessdate = 2007-05-29 | author = The Sun | date= 2007-05-29 | publisher = The Sun Online]

References

External links

* [http://www.assunta.com.my Assunta Hospital]


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