- World Edition
- Korea Edition
- Malaysia Edition
- Singapore Edition
- Singapore Arabic Edition
- Taiwan Edition
- Thailand Edition
- Turkey Edition
Patients Beyond Borders Launches Special Edition for Singapore
Healthy Travel Media and SingaporeMedicine jointly announce the launch of the Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition.
2007-06-26
Chapel Hill, NC—26 June, 2007: Healthy Travel Media and SingaporeMedicine jointly announce the launch of the Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition. Following the success of the flagship Patients Beyond Borders, published in March 2007, the Singapore Edition will be introduced at the World Conference of Family Doctors in Singapore on 24 - 27 July 2007.
The 336-page guidebook features an in-depth overview of Singapore’s hospitals and clinics serving international patients, including detailed coverage of Centers of Excellence, specialties and super-specialties, patient liaison services, accommodation options, travel destinations and more.
Considered one of the world’s top medical travel destinations, Singapore drew more than 410,000 international patients to its hospitals and treatment centers in 2006. The country boasts 11 JCI-accredited hospitals—one-third of all JCI-accredited facilities in Asia. In 2000, Singapore’s healthcare system was ranked the best in Asia and sixth best in the world according to the World Health Organization (the US by comparison was ranked thirty-sixth).
"With its unparalleled medical and accreditation infrastructure, I couldn't think of a better venue than Singapore for the launch of the Patients Beyond Borders Special Editions," says author Josef Woodman. “Healthcare consumers now have in-depth access to hospitals, physicians and accommodation providers in Singapore that they could not otherwise obtain in the US edition."
SingaporeMedicine will host a three day program entitled “Singapore, the World’s Choice Healthcare Destination” for interested media, between 23 July and 25 July 2007. A press conference to launch the Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition will be held on 23 July 2007 with author Josef Woodman and Dr. Jason Yap, Director of Healthcare Services of the Singapore Tourism Board. Members of the media are invited to tour Singapore’s hospitals and medical facilities, including JCI-accredited Tan Tock Seng Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Hospital.
"Singapore offers so many diagnostic and treatment choices to international patients. In marrying the best-selling international medical travel guide with one of the leading medical tourism destinations in Asia, patients now have a one-stop source of planning and travel information for their every medical need," says Dr. Yap.
Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition will be available to international patients visiting or considering Singapore for medical treatment. The book will be included as part of a visiting patient’s information package, and will also be available for sale throughout Asian bookstores and other retail channels.
Press Conference: Launch of Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition
Date 23 July 2007 (Monday)
Time 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Venue Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre Ballroom
1 Raffles Boulevard, Suntec City, Singapore 039593
Programme
1.45pm Media Registration (Light refreshments will be provided)
2.00pm – 2.15pm Press conference commences
Address by Mr. Josef Woodman
Author, Patients Beyond Borders Singapore Edition
2.15pm – 2.30pm Address by Dr. Jason Yap
Director (Healthcare Services), Singapore Tourism Board
2.30pm – 3.00pm Q & A Session
Media who wish to attend the three day program entitled “Singapore, the World’s Choice Healthcare Destination” may indicate their interest by 12 noon, 16 July 2007, with Ms. Tan Wei Wei, Healthcare Services, STB, at DID: +65 6831 3613 or email: tan_wei_wei@stb.gov.sg or with Ms. Judy Orchard at DID: +1 919 545 0668 or email: jorchard@patientsbeyondborders.com.
For interviews with Mr. Woodman and Dr. Yap, please contact Ms. Sherina Chan, Communications Division, STB, at the contact details listed below.
About Healthy Travel Media
Healthy Travel Media, an independent imprint based in Chapel Hill, NC, publishes books and other information on medical travel, treatment, wellness and related topics. Its flagship book, Patients Beyond Borders is available at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. Qualified members of the media are invited to request a review copy.
About SingaporeMedicine
SingaporeMedicine is a multi-agency government-industry partnership to develop and promote Singapore as a medical hub. In 2006, over 410,000 international patients came to Singapore specifically for healthcare, and many more sought her quality healthcare on trips for other purposes. In 2000, the World Health Organization ranked Singapore as having the best healthcare system in Asia, with excellent healthcare outcomes for her people while maintaining affordability. With one third of all Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facilities in Asia, Singapore offers internationally trained and respected healthcare professionals, advanced technology and the latest and safest drugs, backed by a sound research foundation, for better diagnostics and outcomes. International patient liaison services, a cosmopolitan culture, convenient access and transport, and a clean and safe environment provide peace of mind to healthcare visitors and their families in their time of need. For more information, visit http://www.singaporemedicine.com.
For media queries, please contact:
MEDIA CONTACT US
Judy Orchard
Tel: +1 919 545 0668
Email: jorchard@patientsbeyondborders.com
http://www.patientsbeyondborders.com
MEDIA CONTACT SINGAPORE
Ms Sherina Chan
Manager, BTMICE & Services Communications Department, Communications Division
Singapore Tourism Board
DID: (65) 6831 3476
Fax: (65) 6734 9102
E-mail: sherina_chan@stb.gov.sg