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"The setting up of woman health centres for the prevention of cancers of breast and cervix, and the promotion of healthy lifestyle, is a move in step with this development," she said.
Noting that the first woman health centre had already detected several cases of cancer for early intervention, Dr Chan was confident that more women would make use of the woman health services to their benefit.
The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club has donated $5.7 million for the fitting out of the centre in Lam Tin.
The second woman health centre of the department will come on stream in 1995/96 and a third is being planned for 1996/97.
The woman health centre offers a health promotion and screening programme for all women aged 45 and above.
Early detection and treatment of cancers of the breast and cervix will increase a patient's chance of cure, and a lot of complications can also be avoided.
Those who wish to make use of the services will have to pay an annual fee of $285, which includes the charge for a physical examination by the doctor, screening tests, health education sessions and any other visits during the year.
Participants requiring mammography will be charged a separate fee of $205 for the x-ray examination.
End/Tuesday, February 21, 1995
Senior citizens have much to give to community
Mrs Patten today (Tuesday) commended a group of elderly citizens for devoting their time and effort as volunteer helpers in a charity campaign.
Joining in the "Cookie Campaign Thank You Tea" organised by the Helping Hand, Mrs Patten said senior citizens had much to contribute and others had much to learn from them.
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