Railway and Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's University of Technology Ladkrabang organized the 6th Doctor Train activity to conduct health check-ups with a team of medical experts. Ready to launch a new app Health history record For a better quality of life Mr. Nirut Maneephan, Governor of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), presided over the opening ceremony of the Doctor Train activity "Good Health Train People, Happy Life" K-MED and SRT: Medical Innovation. Towards a healthy community at Bangkok Station (Hua Lamphong) with Professor Dr. Anan Srikiatkhajorn, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) Dr. Anawat Sermsawan, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, the executive team of the Faculty of Medicine, KMITL, along with the executive team of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) participated in this activity. which is considered a cooperation between the railways with King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Lad krabang (KMITL) in offering health screening services to railway personnel, families, and citizens aged 20 years and over between 22 - 23 April 2024 to encourage everyone People have the opportunity to access treatment and services. A new form of equitable public health Mr. Ekarat Sriarayanphong The head of the Office of the Governor of the State Railway of Thailand revealed that the State Railway of Thailand and the Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) has joined forces to organize the Doctor Train activity. Healthy Train People, Happy Lives by a team of leading expert medical professors in Thailand, including the doctors and nurses of Burachat Chaiyakorn Hospital. Come provide health check services Diagnose and screen various diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, allergies, asthma and other important medical diseases for employees. and railway employees, their families, and the general public, totaling more than 500 people, free of charge. As well as giving advice on various health problems if a disease is detected. The medical team will refer treatment to the collaborating hospital. Get treatment immediately. Dr. Anawat Sermsawan, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang He added that KMITL Faculty of Medicine is an international medical faculty. that focuses on producing doctors who, in addition to having professional medical competencies of international standards, also have research and innovation abilities. During the recent COVID-19 pandemic crisis, the Faculty of Medicine and various faculties of KMITL have worked together to develop medical equipment such as oxygen generators. High Flow Oxygen Controller, etc. and has distributed such equipment to various agencies. Across all regions In organizing this activity, we raised the level of public health services. By the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering, KMITL, have developed the Metabolic Syndrome application. in android system Used as a model for a new type of health care for the people. by this application It has been developed to record health history or OPD cards, which will help in recording daily health. To assess and plan health There is also other information recorded to be useful in maintaining health, such as history of drug allergies. It is like an individual's personal health book. When it is time to see the doctor who is taking care of the appointment or having to see a doctor in a different hospital or different areas It can be useful in the information of medical history. To ensure continuity and reduce the risk of using drugs to which the patient is allergic. Including other limitations within the application. There are also various fun activities to join in to create motivation to change behavior appropriately. To reduce the risk of developing serious diseases, it will be piloted first among railway personnel. and will continue to be developed for use in other communities Mr. Ekarat added that this Doctor Train activity is conside red another community health system development activity that aims to promote the creation of healthy behaviors. Improving lifestyles as well as stimulating awareness about health. The Railway is committed to continuously carrying out social responsibility activities according to the concept of "Train with Community" of Mr. Nirut Maneepan, Governor. Train that sees the importance To create opportunities to access the medical examination and health care system for everyone, including railway workers, families, siblings, and people in nearby areas over the past year. Under the memorandum of understanding between the Railway and the Faculty of Medicine King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) has joined forces to bring a medical team to the area to set up a unit. Mobile specialists continuously check health in various regions across the country, such as Chumphon, Lampang, Nakhon Ratchasima, Kaeng Khoi and Uttaradit. There are a total of more than 2,700 people receiving services, including 1,890 railway workers and 810 general people. Counseling will also be provided. health problems and continuously monitor symptoms which can communicate with Family Care through the application Free of charge. In addition, train cars will be converted into mobile train clinics. It will be attached to the train on various routes. The interior of the train is divided into an examination room, an x-ray room, a screening room and a medicine dispensing room. Doctor meeting room The food storage room and bathroom are expected to be completed by 2024 to be used for the Doctor Train project.-516- Source: Thai News Agency
