In recent years, the Lifestyle Management Center at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital – Tsuen Wan (HKAH – TW) has actively worked alongside various organizations to host community health promotion activities. By providing accurate and comprehensive health information to the public, the Center hopes to raise awareness of the importance of healthy living.
In 2010, HKAH – TW partnered with several government departments, non-governmental organizations, and the Tsuen Wan Safe and Healthy Community Steering Committee to launch Health Union, as well as community activities such as “Healthy Housing Estates” and “Health Churches”.
Organizations interested in becoming a partner may contact our Lifestyle Management Center at 2275 6338 (tel) or 2275 6432 (fax).
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During the summer of 2009, Adventist Health and WHO jointly hosted the Global Conference on Health and Lifestyle in Geneva, Switzerland. Bringing together experts from WHO and leaders from over 200 Adventist Health organizations, the conference explored strategies to improve the health of communities worldwide, and concluded that the health and quality of life within communities depended on people making the right lifestyle choices and adopting healthy daily living habits.
- Promotes specific health-related topics annually based on the needs of the community
- Focuses on targeted and sustainable development
- District councilors, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations partner together to form a community alliance to effectively reach all levels of the community
- Through the use of quantitative standards, professionals are able to assess, analyze, and determine the progress of participants and design appropriate future activities
- Health Union opening ceremony
- By partnering with community leaders, the program promotes healthy living concepts through education initiatives and regular provision of simple health screenings
- Promotion process is systematically coordinated through the formation of health groups, health alliances, or membership
2022 Program：Healthy Aging
2022 Program：Healthy Aging
Objective
To let the community know more about hypertension, high blood glucose and high cholesterol, and make improvements through different health activities and health screening programs.
Program Content
- Basic Health Screening
- Blood glucose and Total Cholesterol finger-prick test
- Body composition analysis (body mass index, body fat percentage, visceral fat)
- Blood pressure test
- Exercise Classes (Stretching)
Period
1 January, 2022 to 31 December, 2022
Number of Participants
1,355 (98 activities)
2021 Program : Online Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Class
2021 Program : Online Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Class
Purpose
In view of the continued threat of the COVID-19 epidemic, in order to support the public to live a healthy life by cultivating healthy eating habits. We made “Online Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Class” the yearly theme of the Health Union. To provide the public with new research and nutritional information on vegetarian food, we invite experienced chefs every month to demonstrate the cooking of "NEWSTART™" vegetarian dishes with less salt, less sugar and norefined oil in the form of a live broadcast on social platforms such as Facebook starting from February 2021. The content of the event is as follows:
The content of the event
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Dishes |
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| February 25 |
Hometown Chinese water chestnut Cake |
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| March 25 |
Okra and Tofu |
Link |
| April 22 |
Vegetarian Purple Potatoes Stew King oyster Mushroom |
Link |
| May 13 |
Thai Green Papaya Salad |
Link |
| June 24 |
Tasty Vegan Burger |
Link |
| July 22 |
Thai Avocado and Mango Salad |
Link |
| August 19 |
Vegan Spinach and Mashed Potato Stuffed Mushrooms |
Link |
| September 16 |
Vegan Pinto Bean Soup with Kale |
Link |
| October 21 |
Vegan Steamed Eggs |
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2020 Program: Stay Healthy, the Best Defense!
2020 Program: Stay Healthy, the Best Defense!
Objective
In 2020, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic created a global health crisis. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), those with chronic diseases or weak immune systems are more likely to suffer from serious complications if they become infected, compared with those who are healthy. To encourage the public to maintain their health, HKAH – TW will promote healthy living concepts through a series of new health videos:
Program Content
- Infection Control
Infection control nurses provide information on effective ways to prevent infection.
- Nutrition
Viewers are encouraged to choose nutritious food and adjust their dietary habits to strengthen the body's immune system.
- Exercise
Physical activities such as aerobic exercises, muscle training, and balancing exercises are recommended as an important component to healthy living.
- Mental Health
Stress management techniques are introduced as helpful tools to fight against anxiety.
- Parenting Tips
These videos promote effective parent-child communication by offering practical tips and suggesting interesting parent-child games.
2019 Program: Heart Healthy
2019 Program: Heart Healthy
Objective
Cardiovascular disease is the third leading cause of death in Hong Kong, and is often linked to poor diet and lifestyle habits. Excessive consumption of high-fat foods and a lack of exercise can lead to high cholesterol and obesity, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In view of this, HKAH – TW hosted a series of activities aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle and healthy heart concepts, including free health screenings, total cholesterol and blood glucose tests, heart health assessments, and health talks.
Program Period
January 1 to December 31, 2019
Program Content
Basic Health Screening
- Total cholesterol and blood glucose test
- Body composition analysis (body mass index, body fat percentage, visceral fat)
- Blood pressure test
- Heart health assessment
Health Talks
Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Fitness Classes (stretching, Pilates, Fitball)
Number of Participants
4,265 (161 activities) as of December 1, 2019
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2018 Program: Healthy Aging
2018 Program: Healthy Aging
Objective
In recent years, a growing number of patients have been diagnosed with degenerative brain diseases at a younger age. The busyness of everyday life, paired with poor lifestyle and diet habits, has also led to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Centered on the theme of “healthy aging,” the 2018 program provided Tsuen Wan residents with free health screenings, vascular age testing, and brain training games, with the aim of promoting healthy living concepts and educating the public on strategies to prevent brain degeneration.
Program Period
January 1 to December 31, 2018
Program Content
Basic Health Screening
- Blood glucose finger-prick test
- Body composition analysis (body mass index, body fat percentage, visceral fat)
- Blood pressure test
- Heart age assessment
- 10-year cardiovascular disease risk assessment
- Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA)
Health Talks
Vegetarian Cooking Classes
Fitness Classes (stretching, Pilates, weight loss)
Number of Participants
3,779 (167 activities)
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2016-2017 Program: Health Community Pioneer Project – Tsuen King Circuit
2016-2017 Program: Health Community Pioneer Project – Tsuen King Circuit
Objective
In a survey commissioned with Lingnan University Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies in 2011, the residents of Tsuen Wan District were found to have potentially different health risks such as obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. The situation is worthy of attention, which needs an in-depth investigation and improvement. In order to create a healthy community together, we begin this Health Community Pioneer Project in Tsuen King Circuit.
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Period
Household: 1 Jan 2016 to 31 Dec 2016
School: 1 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2017
Content
- Basic health check, including finger-prick testing of blood glucose and total cholesterol, body composition, and blood pressure
- Health questionnaire
- Health talks
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- 1-day Health camp
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No. of Participants
Year of 2016: 3856 (163 activities)
Year of 2017: 2826 (161 activities)
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2015 Program: Wellness Workshop
2015 Program: Wellness Workshop
Objective
The theme for this year is “Wellness Workshop”, which aims to promote to the community on how to prevent and manage chronic disease through workshops. It also aims to provide social support for the patients and the community to achieve health and wellness.
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Period
1 January, 2015 to 31 December, 2015
Content
- Finger-prick testing of blood glucose and total cholesterol
- Wellness workshops
- Health seminars
- Vegetarian cooking class
- Fitness class
- 1-day camp
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Special Plan
- Healthy Tsuen Wan Estates Campaign
- We Can Do This – Cooperate Health Campaign
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2014 Program: Defeating 3 Highs
2014 Program: Defeating 3 Highs
Objective
To let the community know more about the hypertension, high blood glucose and high cholesterol, and make improvement through different health activities and health screening programs.
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Period
1 January, 2014 to 31 December, 2014
Content
- Finger-prick testing of blood glucose and total cholesterol
- Health Lectures
- Cooking Class
- Exercise Class
- Support Groups
1. Diabetes Support Group
2. High Blood Cholesterol Support Group
3. Diabetes Improvement Program
4. High Blood Cholesterol Improvement Program
5. Cardiovascular Health Program
- Health Day Camp
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Expectation
- Recruit more than 1,500 members
- Launch the program in Kwai-Tsing District
- Provide a better quality of health screening
- Develop safe environment and promote green lifestyle.
- Improve the health of members who has hypertension, high blood glucose and high cholesterol.
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Special Plan
- Gold membership (Extra benefits)
- Finger-prick Testing of Uric Acid
- Finger-prick Testing of Lipid profile
- $300 coupon
- Three "Highs" support groups
- Health improvement program (Individual)
- Webpage and regular meeting for updating health information.
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2013 Program: Corporate Health
2013 Program: Corporate Health
Objective
To motivate employed on developing healthy lifestyle and positive thinking, enhancing the loyalty and action ability through online health management program of Health Union, basic health screening, and healthy lifestyle practice.
Period
1 January, 2013 to 31 December, 2013
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Content
- Finger-prick testing of blood glucose and total cholesterol
- Health Lectures
- Cooking Class
- Exercise Class
- Health Day Camp
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Special Plan
- Organization membership
- No. of organizations: 25
- No. of participants: 2,502
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2011 Program: Funfit in Action
2011 Program: Funfit in Action
Period
1 September 2011 to 31 March, 2013
Content
- Comprehensive Assessment of Obesity
- Finger-prick Testing of Blood Glucose and Total Cholesterol
- Health Union Courses
- Health Lectures
- Cooking Class
- Exercise Class
- Individual Electronic Health Record
- Special Offer for Chosen Members
- 50 chosen members can enjoy Funfit Program for free
- Individual Evaluation
- Nutrition Consultation
- Lifestyle Record
- Pre and Post Program Health Screening
- Obesity Assessment
- Fasting Blood Glucose
- Blood Lipids Analysis
- Health Day Camp
No. of participants: 2,635
2010 Program: Heart Healthy
2010 Program: Heart Healthy
Objective
To encourage members prevent and beware of heart disease though seminars and workshops.
Period
1 June, 2010 to 31 May, 2011
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Content
- Health Education Talks: Thirty-six seminars will be held. Topics included:
- Happy people with happy minds (Emotion)
- Protect Our Heart (Diseases)
- Healthy Heart Diet (Food and nutrient)
- Workshops: There will be three workshops to give practical guidance to participants on how to live healthier. Subjects include: nutrition, cooking lessons, and exercise.
- Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies, Lingnan University – "Health profile of middle age residents in Tsuen Wan District"
No. of participants: 3,695
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