Over 700,000 3-Gen Members to get benefits on private healthcare services at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, the newest hospital of Parkway Pantai Group
From 1st May, Union Members will be able to book and receive their first specialist consultation at MNH within 48 hours for only S$60
SINGAPORE, 29 April 2013 – As the Labour Movement (LM) kick-starts celebrations for May Day this year continuing with the theme “Better Jobs for All”, 300 union members received free health screenings at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital (MNH) on Saturday, 27 April 2013.
Mr Vivek Kumar, Director, NTUC Membership commented, “Labour Movement has made a call to “Value Every Job, Value Every Worker, Value Every Member”. Valuing the health of our members is critical and hence we strive to bring them quality healthcare and medical check-ups, so they can lead healthy and happy lives. Our valued partner, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, shares our vision and has shown their support by extending new benefits to over 700,000 3-Gen NTUC members at Mount Elizabeth Novena hospital, and indeed, by offering hundreds of free medical check-ups in celebration of May Day.”
Union member Ms Chan Hwee Ping, 59, added that she appreciated the opportunity to go for the free health screening and hopes that NTUC can do more of such healthcare initiatives to help members. She commented that, “Everyone needs to go for screening, even machines will spoil. Health is very important to everyone, from work to everyday life, and it is good for members to know their sicknesses and problems earlier, and be cured earlier. The special rates for union members are very interesting, plus other benefits and that is why I joined the union since I started work.”
To enhance accessibility to quality and private healthcare services for over 700,000 members, NTUC and MNH, Parkway Pantai Group’s newest hospital in Singapore, will launch new benefits and package rates as part of an ongoing collaboration. Parkway Pantai Limited, part of the IHH Healthcare Berhad group, is one of the region's largest integrated private healthcare groups. In Singapore, the Group operates a suite of Singapore's premier private hospitals: Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Gleneagles Hospital, Parkway East Hospital and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. It also owns Parkway Shenton, a large network of primary healthcare clinics and services.
Dr Kelvin Loh, Chief Executive Officer of Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, commented, “Quality healthcare can be accessible. Through this collaboration, we are happy to play our part in bringing value-added healthcare services to the NTUC members. This marks an extension of our ongoing partnership with NTUC.”
From 1 May 2013, NTUC Members will enjoy choice rates on medical services at Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, including specialist consultations, health screenings and packages for other health services. Members will be able to book and receive their first specialist consultation at MNH within 48 hours for only S$60. Additionally, members will also get to enjoy comprehensive health screening services at S$250, and packages for various healthcare services. For more details, please refer to Appendix 2.
Gleneagles Hospital, part of the Parkway Pantai Group, will also offer a range of packages.
