Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) announces the opening of its new Disease Prevention & Screening Center (DPSC) in Mussafah beginning from may 23rd 2010 which coincides with the closure of its old facility in the same area. The said facility is managed and operated by its Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS). This move is designed to meet the growing demand for expanded availability of the residence visa medical fitness tests. The new centre is designed according to international standards which aim to provide the best service through the smooth completion of screening procedures within the shortest possible timeframe.
The centre will function from 7am to 7pm, Sunday to Thursday, in order to keep pace with the remarkable growth in various sectors of commercial, industrial and urban spheres in Abu Dhabi. The rapid growth of various business sectors in Abu Dhabi has resulted in an increased influx of foreign workers to the Emirate. The launch of the new centre is a step that reflects the commitment of SEHA to provide complete medical services to keep pace with the growth within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi on par with the best standards globally.
The new DPSC at Mussafah is dedicated to complete the procedures for medical examination of migrant workers as well as provide preventive care to the community. It consists of twenty-four reception stations, eight medical examination rooms, and six rooms for blood testing, as well as six Xray machines and immunization facilities. Screening takes an average of 30 minutes and the test results are delivered within two days.
Announcing this, Dr. John Lopez Evangelista, AHS Director, said "We are delighted with the opening of the new center, which is a step that reflects the extent to which SEHA is committed to investors and companies operating in the Emirate by providing better and faster medical services that meet their needs and help them to accomplish their work as soon as possible, thus enabling them to move forward in their work swiftly."
Mr. Mohammed Hawas Al Sadid, DPSC Manager, said, "Through our Disease Prevention & Screening Centers (DPSCs), we work to build a healthy community free from disease by adhering to the best standards of preventive healthcare. The opening of the new center at Mussafah with a capacity of 1300 tests daily is part of SEHA's plans to ease the high turnout witnessed by the existing centers in Abu Dhabi and the Al Ain & the Western Region. The centre has also been equipped with the latest equipment and modern technologies in this area in terms of accuracy in the analysis and rapid access to results."
Dr. Abdul Hadi Al Ahbabi, AHS COO, said: "The opening of the new Musaffah centre reflects SEHA's vision, which is to provide the best quality services with emphasis on convenience for all. This comes under the development plan, which aims to offer best global standards in every service. The center is characterized by modern and advanced laboratories, in addition to well-trained medical staff and an experienced management. It follows best medical practices, making the center in line with modern requirements to prepare for JCI certification."
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About Ambulatory Healthcare Services:
Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS) is a A SEHA HealthSystem Facility. AHS was formed to facilitate and furnish a unique combination of diagnostic and treatment services of a hospital with the personalized care that a small clinic offers. The institution aims to raise the standards of healthcare provision across the emirate by providing comprehensive facilities at its Ambulatory Healthcare Centers.
AHS operates more than 24 ambulatory and primary healthcare clinics in the Emirate with the vision to further improve the quality of medical services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, to meet international standards. The same is measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. AHS aims to fill the void between comprehensive healthcare facilities provided by Government hospitals and the personalized care and attention given by the private sector. The four AHS subsidiaries are Ambulatory Care Centers (ACCs), Disease Prevention & Screening Centers (DPSCs), School Health Services (SHS) and Mobile Clinic Solutions (MCS).
About Disease Prevention & Screening Center (DPSC):
Disease Prevention & Screening Centers (DPSCs) are a part of Ambulatory Healthcare Services (AHS). These specialized units offer communicable disease screening and prevention services across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain and the Western Regions.The services offered by Disease Prevention & Screening Centers (DPSCs) based on the vast experience held by its efficient technical and administrative staff. DPSCs offer the best team of healthcare professionals to serve the community.
DPSCS Locations: Abu Dhabi: the City of Abu Dhabi, the Eastern Region (Al Ain), the Western Region and the Central Region of Mussafah.
DPSC Services: • Visa Screening • Occupational Health Section • Pathology and Laboratory Services • Imaging Services • Vaccination • Communicable Disease Control Unit • Quit Smoking Unit • Premarital Screening • Travel Medicine Clinic
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi HealthSystem Company (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi HealthSystem Company whose corporate identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company own and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to providing high quality, cost effective healthcare in a socially responsible way on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, VAMED, Vienna Medical University and Bumrungrad International. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with 17,500 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
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