Address: 140 Moo 4, Tambon Tanat, Amphoe Damnoen Saduak, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand
Tel: + 66 (0) 3224 6000-15
Fax: +66 (0) 3224 6020
Web site: www.dnhospital.com
Having won the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Award of Excellence for Health Tourism 2010, Damnoen Saduak Hospital in Ratchaburi Province is rapidly building a reputation as a centre for mixing holiday fun with a medical check-up. Damnoen Saduak Hospital is a 300-bed general hospital that is a part of Thailand's network of provincial government hospitals. Founded in 1962 by way of public donations, it is located in the town of Damnoen Saduak in Ratchaburi Province, a 100-kilometre drive from the Thai capital of Bangkok. Although one of numerous provincial hospitals, Damnoen Saduak Hospital stands out because of the quality of its health services. In 2003, it was awarded a "Certificate for Hospital Quality Assurance" by the Institute of Hospital Quality Improvement and Accreditation, a clear demonstration of the high standards of its management, services offered and academic training programs.
Damnoen Saduak Hospital has 24 fully qualified doctors and a support staff of over 500. All major medical specialties are covered, including dentistry. There is a pharmacy department staffed by trained pharmacists and a large complement of qualified and caring nurses. Led by its director, Dr Surat Lekutai, MD, the hospital is unrelenting in its quest to serve the general public at the highest possible level by constantly increasing its hospital care capabilities and the training level and knowledge of its staff.
The award-winning hospital makes having an annual physical check-up all that more interesting by offering sightseeing, a comprehensive physical examination and a variety of traditional Thai treatments designed to reinvigorate participants.
The course begins with a physical examination followed by Thai traditional massage and yoga with sightseeing to Damnoen Saduak’s famous sites such as the floating market, firefly watching at Ban Amphawa in neighbouring Samut Songkhram Province with stops at a typical rural temple and a bat cave. The physical examination is comprehensive and features all the annual tests required for certain age groups and gender. At the end of the program, the examination results are explained by a physician, who presents the laboratory documents to each participant.
Foreigners represent just 15% of all those undergoing tests. It includes visitors from Denmark, the US, UK and Malaysia. The hospital is planning a long-term project for tourists staying at least five days for medical care and tests.
Traditional Thai Health Practices
In addition to traditional medical services, Damnoen Saduak Hospital has several outreach programs designed to promote good health by encouraging people to visit the facility. One of these, its Health Tour Program, combines sightseeing in Damnoen Saduak with a comprehensive physical examination and a variety of traditional Thai practices designed to reinvigorate and rejuvenate. Open to both Thais and foreign visitors, the Health Tour Program provides an economical way to see Damnoen Saduak's famous sights while having a complete physical examination and experiencing aspects of Thai culture famous for promoting good health.
Participants spend the night in twin-bedded rooms with attached bathrooms in a newly constructed wing of the hospital. There is a sofa in each room that can be made into a bed for a third person. For those desiring single-bedded rooms, they are available for a small surcharge.
The Health Check-up
The physical examination is comprehensive and includes a chest X-ray, electrocardiogram, blood pressure analysis, blood sugar analysis, blood lipid analysis, liver function analysis, renal function analysis, a dental examination and a screening for uterine cervix cancer, if appropriate. At the end of the tour, the results of the examination will be explained by a physician along with the presentation of appropriate documentation to each participant. Those desiring to have their teeth de-scaled or have minor dental work performed can have it done at attractive rates by our trained and certified dentists and staff.
Fresh Local Thai Health Food
Having researched Thai food, especially local vegetables and herbs, the Damnoen Saduak Hospital reported that these raw ingredients have high nutritional value and can cure some illness.
Historically, people had used every part of the plant such as leaves, flower, shoots and roots for cooking, and such organic ingredients have been found to be healthy. In a typical meal of the tour package, the main dishes are served with Thai rice and a variety of salads of raw fresh vegetables and herbs. Meat is just a small component in the traditional Thai meals served. Other Thai dishes, such as soups and curries also have good nutritional value. Thai food is low in fat, but high in fibre and is full with vitamins and minerals.
Damnoen Spa
Damnoen Spaya is a Thai Spa devoted to the well being of the body and soul located in a traditional-style Thai house within the Damnoen Saduak Hospital grounds and surrounded by luxuriously peaceful atmosphere and greenery. A wide selection of a sophisticated wellness programs, ranging from hours to days in duration, are available. At the Facial Care Clinic, these include the Damneon herbal facial care treatments, a traditional way of hygienically nourishing your face using a unique choice of selected herbal gel and cream products for rejuvenating, smoothing and whitening your facial skin. The result is face with a natural radiant glow.
The Thai herbal steam baths and herbal hot compresses are a few of the many ways to look after your well-being. By encouraging increased blood circulation, you can return your physique and complexion back to your youthful self, and feel rejuvenated in the process. When you immerse yourself in a sauna room, your pores are fully opened, allowing for an organic infusion of natural Thai herbs. Gentle body scrubs using plenty of natural ingredients as Thai herbs, sea salt and milk, old dead skin layers are removed, exposing your fresher and healthy skin layers. Body wraps using natural Thai herbs are another rejuvenating treatment for your skin. Thai aroma herbal baths are an excellent way to rest and have deep relaxation. You have a choice of an aroma bath or an aroma jacuzzi bath with herbal, floral or natural ingredients. A Damnoen aroma oil massage lets you smoothly experience deep relaxation as the herbal aromatic oil de-stresses you physically and mentally.
A session of traditional Thai massage by specially trained masseurs will relax your tired muscles and senses while a foot massage or reflexology session in the hygienic facilities will reduce stress, induce deep relaxation, improve circulation, balance the whole mind-body system and revitalize your energy levels.
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