launches multi - specialty medical center in Sharjah

Introduces a FREE SHUTTLE service for the first time in the UAE

Monday, September 10, 2007 : Prime HealthCare Group, an associate of the ETA Ascon and Star Group today launched its first branch in Sharjah. This multi-specialty medical center centrally located at Immigration Road, will provide much needed 24 Hour out-patient medical services in Sharjah.

The 12,000 sq feet, state-of-the-art medical center was inaugurated by Mr. Sheikh Muhammad Bin Saqar Al Qasimi, Director of Sharjah Medical District Zone, Ministry of Health Sharjah, in the presence of Mr. Faisal Al Midfa Director of Medical License Department of Ministry of Health, Sharjah and Mr. Saleh Ali Al Muttawa, Director General of Sharjah Police and Mr. Mohiuddin advisor to , ETA Ascon and ETA Star Group and Group Director of Prime Health Care Group of companies.

Located at the Immigration Road in Sharjah, this multi-specialty medical center will offer a bouquet of medical services ranging from consultation in the fields of General Medicine, Internal Medicine, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Radiology, Cardiology, Dentistry,  Ophthalmology and Dermatology.

The new center redefines the experience of "going to a doctor" with its In-house diagnostic center,  X ray and Ultrasound facilities , Pharmacy as well as Minor operations theatre all under one roof.

Dr. Jamil Ahmed, Director of Prime HealthCare Group said: " A large number of our patients come from Sharjah to visit our centers in Deira, Jumeirah and Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai. So we felt the need to provide our multi-specialty medical services with a personal touch to the public in Sharjah." 

"We have tried to reduce the stress of our patients and their families when they come to visit by bringing our services to them. Even minor operations and surgeries can be conducted in our Sharjah clinic and we have in-patient rooms for our patients to recuperate". He adds.    

Taking the concept of personalized health care to a new level,  Mr. Salah Ali Al Muttawa also inaugurated a Free Shuttle service for the public in Sharjah. Commenting on the free shuttle service, Dr. Jamil explained, "We wanted to provide a direct pick up and drop off service transport service for our patients in Sharjah, who don't have an alternative means of transport to come to our clinic.   This is the first time that such a service is being offered in Sharjah or in the entire UAE for that matter."

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About Prime HealthCare Group :
Established as an  associate of the ETA Ascon and Star Group,  Prime HealthCare Group, is on of the leading health care providers in the UAE with 3 fully equipped multi specialty medical clinics in Dubai situated at Deira, Jumeirah, and Sheikh Zayed Road.  With over 150 staff in Dubai, Prime Medical Centres cater to more than 1,000 outpatients every day across its branches and is recognized by 23 insurance companies.  Prime Diagnostic Center is one of the only two private laboratories in Dubai authorized by the Department of Health and Immigration for Blood Test and reporting for Residence Visa Renewals. This is a unique and additional service to its customers that saves time with substantial reduction in visa renewal charges and offers a personalized care. The Prime HealthCare Group recently launched PrimeCorp, which provides dedicated and specialised corporate medical care to over 95,000 corporate staff in the UAE.  Additionally, their medical practitioners  provide health services on a daily basis at over 25 clinic camps for workers.

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