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Bumrungrad International Clinic has received international recognition for its design at the 16th Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards. The Clinic, which opened in July, was designed by dwp (design worldwide partnership), a leading Thailand-based design company.

For its design, dwp won a silver prize in Institution & Public Space Category at the Asia Pacific Interior Design Association (APIDA) presentation ceremony, held on
November 5th at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. The event, organized by the Hong Kong Interior Design Association (HKIDA), recognizes outstanding design achievements and ethics among interior design practices operating in the Asia Pacific
region.

The Clinic was designed to double the hospital’s capacity to 6,000 outpatients per day. Innovative technology, new services and amenities, and a relaxing environment have been designed to make it a comfortable and convenient place for patients to see their doctors.

Mounting scientific evidence has shown that environmental characteristics influence patient health outcomes. Many studies, including a recent report by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, show that well-designed hospital environments can reduce patient anxiety, lower blood pressure, and lessen pain, while increasing quality of care and staff retention.

Mack Banner, Bumrungrad’s CEO, said, “It is an honor to have our Clinic recognized by this prestigious international award. We appreciate the opportunity to work with a great partner like dwp. We look forward to the next phase of work, which will include upgrading clinics and patient rooms in our main building.”

Sarinrath Kamolratanapiboon, Business Development Director of dwp Thailand said, “We are proud of our achievement and honored to receive this award category. This is testament to Thailand’s design industry capabilities. This truly is rewarding and encouraging to our entire team at dwp.”

Bumrungrad International won the Award of Excellence in the category of Health Tourism at the 7th Thailand Tourism Awards Saturday. It was the first year the TAT added a category for health tourism and Bumrungrad was the first hospital to win the award.
Mr. Mack Banner (1st right), the hospital’s CEO, accepted the Golden Kinnaree award. He is shown here with other hospital executives, at the award ceremony presided over by Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat (center), Minister of Tourism and Sports, and Mrs. Pornsiri Manoharn (2nd right), TAT Governor.
Bumrungrad was recently reaccredited by the US-based Joint Commission International (JCI). The JCI rigorously reviews and re-accredits hospitals every three years. Bumrungrad was the first hospital in Asia to be JCI-accredited in 2002, and was reaccredited in 2005 and now in 2008.

Bumrungrad International now offers rental of a unique laptop designed for inpatients. The laptops come attached to a rolling over-bed table like the ones used to serve meals. They include hygienic rubber keyboards that are washed and sterilized between users.  The new laptops come complete with internet connections via the hospital’s high-speed Wi-Fi system.

Bumrungrad introduced Wi-Fi last year, providing 300 access points to give patients and guests with capable devices internet access from anywhere in the hospital. The Wi-Fi network – one of the largest in Thailand – uses state-of-the-art technology from Motorola to assure both reliability and security.

BANGKOK, Thailand — Oct. 29, 2007 — Building on a worldwide commitment to improving health through software technology, Microsoft Corp. has agreed to acquire software, intellectual property and other assets from Global Care Solutions (GCS), a privately held company based in Bangkok, Thailand, that develops enterprise-class health information systems. The acquisition complements Microsoft’s already strong portfolio of health solutions and will provide hospitals across international markets with a new alternative to achieve improved workflow and patient safety through information technology. GCS employees will join Microsoft’s Health Solutions Group, which will manage product development and delivery. Financial terms were not disclosed.   More detail ..

Bumrungrad International Recognized by International Hospital Quality Organization for Best Practices in Heart Attack and Stroke Treatment

Dr. Karoon Mekanontchai, Medical Director, Dr. Apichati Sivayathorn, Chief Medical Officer of Bumrungrad International, held a press conference to announce that Bumrungrad has again earned international recognition for the excellence of Thai healthcare. The Joint Commission International (JCI) – the leading international evaluator of hospital quality – certified that Bumrungrad’s programs for treating strokes and heart attacks meet international standards and follow the latest US clinical guidelines.

Bumrungrad International, the first facility to provide cervical cancer vaccine to Thai woman

Bumrungrad International provided the first shot of cervical cancer vaccine to Ms Pawarisa Penchart, or Noo Waen, one of Bangkok’s leading scene-setters, following the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. The cervical cancer vaccination provided at Bumrungrad International is one of its strategic moves and reflects the hospital commitment to pioneering medical treatment and preventive measures.

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Bumrungrad's New Health Screening Center

We are pleased to introduce our newly opened Health Screening Center, which is located on the 11th floor of the new Bumrungrad International Clinic Building. The new 800 sqm state-of-art facility provides a comprehensive range of check-up services on one place. You will find our new system efficient, comfortable, and highly personal.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a non-invasive, painless, high-oxygen-pressure course of treatment used for various conditions and illness.

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What does 'Bumrungrad' mean?

This Thai word - pronounced Bahm-roong-RAHT - means "care for the people"