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Bumrungrad International Clinic Honoured at 2008 Asia Pacific interior Design Awards

Bumrungrad International Clinic has received international recognition for its design at the 16th Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards.

Bumrungrad International first hospital to win TAT Thailand Tourism Award of Excellence in Medical Tourism

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 Introduces Laptop Service for Inpatients

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.

Stem cell treatment

Bumrungrad International is optimistic about the future potential of stem cells to treat various diseases. Where stem cell treatments have been proven effective in clinical studies

Hospital response to allegations by author of The American Medical Money Machine

The author of a book recently published by Humonculus Press, Mexico City, makes several disturbing allegations about medical care in Thailand and Bumrungrad in particular. Our response is here.

Microsoft to Acquire Innovative Healthcare Technology and Assets From Global Care Solutions

Collaborative alliance with Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok will help bring enterprise-class health information system solutions to market around the world. 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.

Bumrungrad international provides medical services to Everest: The Unlimited Spirit of Thailand 2007

Bumrungrad international provides medical services to Everest: The Unlimited Spirit of Thailand 2007

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, 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. For more information please call +662 667 1555

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. For more information or make an appointment please call +662 667 1555