123456   News   Saudi Telecom signed an agreement with the Riyadh Care Hospital The “Customers of Excellence” in STC get 15% discount in all medical services.     Riyadh Care Hospital has signed a memorandum of understanding with STC based on the principle of providing 15% discount to their Customers of Excellence. A part from this, Dr. Asaad bin Abdul Karim Al-Assaad, Director General of Riyadh Care Hospital addressed that this step comes within the strategic objectives that the hospital is looking forward to achieve their goals, including a lasting partnership between the service provider sectors in the Kingdom, whether private or public, for the purpose of facilitation of services to every members of the community in the Kingdom , in accordance with an interactive system based on the principle of achieving services and benefits in affordable prices for all.              Added to this, Riyadh Care Hospital seeking in coming stage to enter into a number of marketing programs with different sectors, like as telecommunication companies or other organizations in order to achieve the most growth for the hospital and the promotion of excellent healthcare services provided by the greater and wider.   A new medical achievement in the department of Pediatrics in «Riyadh Care Hospital»   The medical team in the Department of Pediatrics, in Riyadh Care Hospital has succeeded in saving premature child who was born in the 28th week of pregnancy, weighing less than 1,3 kg. Dr. Hind Ahmed Samir Consultant Pediatrics who is assigned to follow-up the case of the mentioned premature baby, said that the fetus was a subject of a number of complications that are well known with the preterm babies, including premature lungs and difficulty of breathing, that necessitates to connect the baby a mechanical ventilator for a long time, in addition to septicemia and meningitis that may endanger the life of the baby, but fortunately, he was treated with great success. According to Dr. Hind, the child is now in a              good condition weighing 2 kg because of the intensive care received in Riyadh Care Hospital.   Dr. Fath El-Rahman – Consultant and head of Department of Pediatrics in RCH, had attributed that achievement to the grace of Allah and then to the modern equipment In intensive care unit that are specialized for newborns in the hospital, including (medical monitors – mechanical ventilation - resistance devices - nurseries). Also available in the intensive care unit for children, a supply unit for high-frequency mechanical ventilation, and a supply unit of nitrous oxide. The Head of Department mentioned that the working team in NICU had been recently increased under the supervision of distinguished highly trained specialists in Neonatology, and highly              trained nursing team for neonates, specialized in critical cases, in addition to specialists in psychological treatment. He also pointed out to the recent increase in the capacity of the intensive care unit of Neonates from four to twelve-beds, in addition to 2 beds for the cases of isolation and three beds for intermediate care   " Riyadh Care Hospital " Saves the life of a patient fell from the third floor   A patient was brought by an ambulance to the Emergency Department in Riyadh Care Hospital, where he was in critical condition after falling from a height of three floors. On his arrival, the patient was in severe back pain and unable to move his legs. The first aids were immediately performed, with thorough clinical examination was done by a specialized medical team looking for the existence of any head, chest or abdominal injuries, and to determine the location and extent of injury in spinal cord. CT scan and MRI (Magnetic resonance Image) were also done in order to clarify the extent of the injury of the spinal cord and nerves. According to the mentioned investigations, the case was diagnosed as a comminuted fracture and              dislocation of the ninth and tenth dorsal vertebrae with direct pressure on the spinal cord leading to paralysis of the lower limbs with double incontinence (inability to control both defecation and urination).     Immediate surgical intervention was done under the supervision of Dr. Sherif Fathi Consultant Orthopedic and spine surgery in RCH in order to alleviate the suffering of the patient, and a speedy return to normal as soon as possible, and with the grace of Allah, the surgical operation was done, and the vertebral column was successfully fixed with metal rods and screws after the reduction of the fractures and dislocation to normal position and after the release of spinal cord compression. Thanks to the rapid surgical intervention, the patient could sit immediately after the stability of the spine where this could facilitate to start the required physiotherapy and rehabilitation program, without having to stay in bed for long periods, and thanks be to Allah, the patient could get out of bed and move his lower limbs, and is now under a special program of Physical Therapy.   Dr. Sulaiman Al-Samhan, head of Physical Therapy in RCH, said that the patient's condition is on continuous improvement, and he is under an integrated program of physical therapy, and that in a matter of days the patient is going to practice a normal life, and add that the Department of Physical Therapy in RCH is characterized by great potentials ( Whether the qualified human resources, the advanced devices and technologies). Dr. Sheriff Fathi, said that the key of success of such cases is due to the rapid transfer of the patient from the scene of the accident, and the              accurate diagnosis with the rapid surgical intervention, together with the availability of the suitable program of medical rehabilitation, all did help in saving the life of the patient and returned him quickly to normal life.   Modern techniques for diagnosing diseases «in Riyadh Care hospital »   Riyadh Care Hospital had Received one of the patients in a deplorable condition where the patient is complaining of high fever and shortness of breathing that led to renal failure and partial hepatic failure, and reduction in the number of red blood cells. The reqired investigations were done immediately, and revealed the presence of lobar pneumonia and acute pleural effusion, a disease known as (Legionnaire's disease). The sample was sent to Biocentia Lab. In Germany to confirm the diagnosis, and the result came back positive. Riyadh Care Hospital had subjected the patient to regular sessions of renal              dialysis for a month and a half in the dialysis unit in addition to blood transfusion and an intensive antibiotic therapy to eradicate this organism.   Thanks to Allah, the patient has got complete healing and returned back to his normal life, with kidneys working normally, and normal liver enzymes and red blood cells, and pneumonia was also cleared.   In the interest of the RCH to provide service and comfort to the patients, in addition to rapid performance of investigations, modern technologies had been brought and attracted, and so, the results of investigations could be obtained in a matter of 24 hours in the laboratories of RCH, and hence to get an accurate diagnosis of the disease.   Helped in saving the life of an Engineer who was a victim of a terrific road traffic accident   RCH, use vocational programs in the treatment of emergency cases without any surgical intervention. With the grace of Allah, the medical team in RCH saved the life of an engineer who was a victim of a terrific road traffic accident, during practicing his job outside the region of Riyadh, where he was immediately transferred in a very bad condition to Riyadh Care Hospital. The patient was brought to Emergency Dept. in Riyadh Care Hospital where first aids were given, and where clinical examination and investigations revealed multiple injuries in head, chest, abdomen, with severe disorder of                consciousness, in addition to rib fractures, shortness of breathing, and contusions and wounds in the face and chest. The patient was taken immediately to ICU under care of Dr. Sarmad – Consultant of Neurosurgery in RCH.   CT scan was done for the brain, chest and abdomen,pneumothorax was treated by chest tube, head and abdominal injuries were treated conservatively.   Dr. Sarmad, said that the potentials of intensive care equipment and services of high technology as well as the nursing staff with a high efficiency helped to speed the patient's response to treatment and led to the general stability in his condition   The patient has been transferred out of ICU and subjected to an intensive rehabilitation program in order to speed his recovery and return to normal.   Dr.Qusai Azzawi who was supervising the vocational rehabilitation program of the patient said that the patient was initially unable to stand or move,with disorder and confusion in consciousness, in addition to difficulty in swallowing, and incontinence. Dr. Qusay said that the patient underwent an intensive Rehabilitation program including nursing and therapeutic aspects. The advanced capabilities of Riyadh Care Hospital in the Department of Physical Therapy has helped to speed healing of the patient, where he started to mobilize and to control his sphincters, in addition to restoration of swallowing and                regain of consciousness. The rehabilitation program continued for 8 weeks and praise to God recovered, and started his normal style of life. The hospital administration had received a letter of thanks and gratitude from the family of the engineer and from his company for the efforts that have been made with the patient.   " Riyadh care Hospital " put an end to the suffering of a patient in his 40th , who had Fallen from a high place with the result of paralysis of lower limbs   A patient work in a laboratory of medical supplies had been seriously injured after falling on his back from a high place during practicing of work, and was transferred by ambulance to Riyadh Care Hospital, where he was received by the emergency department, where first aids were done on spot. Clinical examination and investigations revealed a comminuted fracture and dislocation in the twelfth thoracic vertebra with paralysis of the lower limbs and incontinence. After reviewing the result of MRI and CT scan, Dr. Hesham Farhoud - Consultant Orthopaedic and Spine surgery in RCH, decided an immediate surgical intervention to save the life of the patient from permanent paralysis.                The patient was taken to operating room, where the fracture and dislocation of the 12th thoracic vertebra was reduced to its normal location and fixed, together with the release of pressure on the spinal cord. Dr. Farhood said that the grace of Allah with the spot accurate diagnosis and immediate surgical intervention had played a very important role at the speed of patient's recovery. After improvement of the patient's condition, he had been subjected to an intense rehabilitation program to prepare him to restore his normal physical and functional abilities.   Dr. Qusai Azzawi, who is supervising the case, said that the program was intense, through which we could control the high blood pressure and provide an integrated nutrition program, supported by a highly experienced nursing care to protect the patient from bedsores and to help the patient to regain mobility and walking without assistance. Incontinence was also cured.   Dr. Azzawi, added that the patient could stand and regain his balance during the performance of the rehabilitation program, which lasted for about 10 weeks after which the patient has got recovery and could go back to his normal life.   Students of Medicine, King Saud University, visited Riyadh Care Hospital       A group of students of medicine at the University of King Saud bin Abdulaziz for Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine, King Fahad Medical City had paid a visit to Riyadh Care Hospital, during there visit, they toured throughout the Hospital visited to some departments of the hospital, like as admission and operating rooms. This visit included a tour in the Department of occupational injuries, and a lecture was presented by Dr. Safwat Ahmed, Coordinator of occupational injuries in RCH, in which he talked about occupational injuries and cases under coverage, and what are the safety requirements that must be available for their employees to protect personnel from the risk of occupational injuries, in addition to the conditions that must be available to accept the case as a work injury, what are the diseases or injuries that are dealt with by the law as a work injury or otherwise   Dr. Asaad Abdulkarim AlAsaad, Director General, Riyadh Care Hospital   Dr. Asa'ad who considered one of the Saudi qualified cadres; and bearer of an American Board of Anesthesia certificate, Harvard University. Besides, Master of Health Management; from USA, and his earlier services in the International Medical Hospital, the kingdom hospital and Chief of Anesthesia Section, King Fahad Medical City.                RCH, opens the center of Joints and Spines in the presence of the under secretary of M.O.H. Dr. Al- Hawwas On last Tuesday evening Dr. Mansoor Al-Hawwas – the under secretary of M.O.H for Executive affairs – On behalf H.E Dr.A.Al–Rabea, Minister of Health, Opened the center of Joints and Spines in RCH and the accompanied fair of tools and instruments assigned for joints & spines. Dr. Al–Hawasi had been received by Mr. Othman Hussain- the Executive DG of N.M.C. Co., Mr. A.Al-Howar – DG of RCH, Prof. Abdulaziz Al Saigh- Medical Director of              RCH, the representatives of Riyadh Care, Head of ASI, and a group of male and female doctors who are interested in medical care, Joint & Spines surgery, and mass media. On that occasion, Dr. Hawwasi said: I'm pleased to extend the regards of H.E. Dr. A. Al-Rabea – Minister of Health, Thanks be to Allah who granted this country a constructive leadership, that raise the value of human being by the interest in opening every project, and honoring, and attending this project, which is considered as wonderful project that reflect the joint cooperation with the American Institution (ASI), aiming the benefits for the Saudi citizens. Dr. Hawwasi added: MOH considers the private sector as an important essentials part of the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry on its way to develop the cooperation with the private sector, will offer as much support and care to the sector. Hoping more Saudi-American cooperation in that field. The opening of the center by Dr. Hawwas is highly praised by Mr Aba- Hussain who praised also the attendance of the American Commercial Consul in Riyadh, Mr. Amir Kayani and appreciated the great cooperation with ASI. the result of which is the construction of the first center in the area specialized in Joints & Spines Surgery, including more than 130 consultants in that field coming from prominent reputable hospitals and universities in USA. Mr. Aba-Hussain revealed the effort of NMC Co. in expanding the National Hospital in Malaz to the capacity of 250 beds, besides the highest levels of services, referring to JCIA certificate that had been achieved by RCH that is considered the first hospital to get that certificate. Mr. Aba–Hussain revealed the advantages of the company in providing a distinct medical service without recourse to travel abroad, providing the best level of medical technology, and creating international medical technology, and creating international medical practices according to the highest means of continued education training and research.   American Surgeon International (ASI) Offers their Medical Experience to Riyadh Care Hospital (RCH)   In a press conference following the recent Surgeon Education Symposium at Riyadh Care Hospital (RCH), the American Surgeons International (ASI) lecturing surgeons discussed their arrival to the Joints and Spine Center (JSC) at RCH and the technology and procedures they are providing.   After outlining the latest medical treatment for child and adult spine deformity patients, Dr. Alexis Shelokov noted the success of the operations performed at the Joints and Spine Center is equal to those performed in America, due to the high quality of care, advanced technology and continuous support and commitment from the American surgeons and staff. The success rate of all of the procedures offered at the JSC is above 94% with a 0% rate of infection and post-operative complications.   The Joints and Spine Center’s success rates can be attributed to the advanced level of medical equipment as well as the first-rate training and accreditation of the associated surgeons, according to Dr. Richard Weiner, an ASI neurosurgeon.   Dr. Robert Bayless, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Surgeon, explained that the high percentage of joint injury cases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is largely due to a deficit of proper nutrition, exhaustion of the joints in a higher range and joint friction while exercising or playing sports.     With the formation of the Joints and Spine Center at Riyadh Care Hospital, patients who would have previously travelled around the world to seek health care in the areas of hip, knee, shoulder, spine and deformity surgery can now receive this specialized service at home. The strategic aim of the JSC, as expressed by Michael Droege, ASI President and JSC Manager, is to uphold and provide continuous, gold standard surgical care to the citizens of the Kingdom in their own backyard.   At the Joints and Spine Center, the physicians take personal responsibility for every patient they serve. Whenever possible, patients returning to the Joints and Spine Center are scheduled to see and experience the same international expertise as they faced during their first episode of care. According to Mr. Droege and all the ASI surgeons, the continuity of care and patient loyalty that this system fosters differentiates the Joints and Spine Center from other similar health care facilities.   In addition, the JSC offers highly developed treatments and specialty surgeons for detailed diagnoses, treatment planning and identifying the appropriate technology based on International standards. Mr. Droege also added that ASI is working with RCH in accordance with the standards of the Joint Commission International (JCI). The Joints and Spine Center was established when ASI partnered with RCH, the first public hospital in Riyadh accredited by the JCI, out of a shared commitment to providing the Riyadh community with premium healthcare.   Care company concludes a number of construction contracts worth SR. 305 M.     Al Eissa, Care Company is always keen to be one of the pioneers of health services providers.   National Medical Care Company has concluded a number of construction contracts for a number of projects that will be under its strategy in the coming period, with a total sum of SR(350,000,000). The company was founded in August 2003 as a joint stock company, closed from the public sector and represented by general organization for social insurance, and a group of share holders from the private sector. Care Co. owns the most important hospitals of private sector in Riyadh, RCH which was founded in 1990, and RNH that was founded in 1966.     During the press conference that had followed the signing of the contracts, Engineers Abdulla Al Eissa, Chairman of Board Directors had assured that the projects are committed from Care Co. to meet the needs of the community in providing an advanced health quality and medical specialties in our beloved kingdom, and to keep abreast of the on going progress in health and technology in health field, and to keep the company as one of the pioneers of health services providers in the kingdom, through the investments and administration of health services in a way to insure the optimal use of its customers, employees, investors and the community as well.   Today, Care Co. could conclude the contract of establishment of the new building of RNH with total area 13,500 m3, and 63,000 m3 for the buildings. That was done in agreement with the company executing the project "Taroug" Saudi Lebanese Company, in a total cost SR. 278 M and supervising the Bureau of Saudi Engineering Union with about SR 8,5M, for a period of 38 months of implementation in the same current location of RNH.   The new tower of RNH contains 8 floors with 200 bed capacity. It includes an ICU with 12 bed capacity, in addition to 50 clinics in different medical specialties, 6 OR equipped with up to date high quality medical equipments of international measurements. It is also contains an integrate department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 10 seats for renal dialysis, in addition to other sections like, laboratories, radiology, Central Sterilization, Medical records, pharmacies, In-patient wards, etc.   In addition to 2 floors in the basement as a car parking with 400 cars capacity, beside to other floors beside the hospital for cars of hospital employees. The project is considered as a part of the company's plan to modernize and expand the oldest hospitals in Riyadh.   A contract was signed also for the establishment of the family medicine center and the administrative building as a total cost of SR 27 m, for a period of 18 months of implementation.   The building of family medicine is located on 2700 m2 surface area, and 5,500 m2 for the building area in Al Rowdah district, east of Riyadh. The center contains 18 clinics in different medical specialties and equipped with high quality most recent medical equipments, in addition to laboratories and radiology depts. and a large pharmacy with all health requirements. The center provides an accommodation for nurses and a basement for car parking of 70 car capacity.   This project was planned to be a high class medical health model, and in a modern form that meets all the needs of the family in the main specialties in the reachable residential areas, on the way raise the health level of residents, in addition to providing the best medical and health services with high quality in short time and without difficulty in reviewing referring facilities, as the center arrange the referral if the case needs special consultation or special investigations in one of "Care" hospitals.   The third project that had been concluded today is the establishment of the administrative building of NMC company located in Rayan area next to RCH in total area of 2660 m2. the building consists of 3 floors and a basement for car parking, and includes a number of departments: Marketing, Material Management, Finance, Human Resources, IT, and planning management, in order to meet the growth of the company's works and the expansion in different activities and solidification of the company's name as an active member in the national health sector. The project of the administrative building is considered as a fulcrum to our current operations and a building block for the future of the company that participate in its growth and prosperity.   Mr. Othaman Aba Hussein, the Executive DG of NMC, has assured of implementing its strategic plans based on the bases of development and progress in providing the best medical services in accordance with high quality. The implementation of the company to those development projects is considered as a clear evidence of its methodology and seeking to remain one of the best leading providers of health service in the kingdom., and no doubt that the project of establishment of the new 200 bedded tower of RNH and the project of Family Medicine Center with its 18 clinics in different specialties, is considered as a target of the company to support the health projects in the Kingdom, and providing the best health services in accordance with high quality.   Signing the construction contracts has been honored by the attendance of Engr. Abdullah Al Eissa and Mr. Othman Aba Hussein and the member of the board, Dr. Bilali, Dr, Shuimy, Mr. Abdel Aziz Al Seif, Mr. Abdullah Al Sadhan, Mr. Nader al Wehibi, in addition to Engr. Abdel Aziz al Nwiser, Director of projects in the company, Mr. Abdel Rahman Al Fares, DG of RNH, Prof. Abdel Aziz Al Saiegh, CMS in RCH and executive directos of "Taroug" Saudi-Lebanese Company, the company in charge of implementation of the projects and the office of Saudi Engineering Union supervising the implementation.   NMC Honored by Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz H.E., at Prince Sultan Hall in Faisaliah Hotel     On behalf of Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz H.E., Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz honors NMC for its care and sponsoring of workshops of the conference of Health and Occupational Safety II.     On Behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, the second Vice-President of the council of Ministers and Minister of Interior.     His Royal Highness, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz, the Acting Governor of Riyadh, honors NMC Company “CARE” for its care and sponsoring of workshops of the conference of Health and Occupational Safety II. This tribute was presented at the opening ceremony held at Prince Sultan Hall in Faisaliah Hotel. On behalf of the company, Mr. Othman AbaHussein, the Executive Director General of NMC, has received the honorary shield from the hand of his highness.     From his side, Mr. AbaHussein has expressed the thanks and appreciation of the company to His Royal Highness Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, the second Vice President of the Council of Ministers and the Minister of Interior for his sponsorship of the conference, and to His Royal Highness Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz, the Acting Governor of Riyadh, for gracing the opening of the conference on behalf of Prince Naif, and also to H.E.Soliman Al-Humaid, GDSI Governor and to all the participants in organizing that conference, stressing and highlighting the great attention that has been paid by the leadership of the Governorate for the safety of the citizens and residents, and the endeavor to take all the necessary measures to ensure their safety.   The participation of NMC company in the conference of Health and Safety as a sponsor to workshops is considered by Mr. AbaHussein as a big interest from the company to contribute to the achievement of the objectives for which that conference was held   Mr. AbaHussein had stressed on the great importance of the conference, particularly on the associated workshops that have been provided by personnel of competence and experience from inside and outside the Kingdom. That’s why the conference is considered as a suitable opportunity to attend and participate in its activates, and to get an access to the latest ways and means that limit and reduce the risks of work, raise the occupational safety precautions and contribute to the development of society through the spread of culture of health and safety.