{"id":2011,"date":"2018-03-26T09:17:12","date_gmt":"2018-03-26T09:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jccrc.org.hk\/history-mission-vision\/"},"modified":"2022-03-24T12:23:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-24T04:23:54","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jccrc.org.hk\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

The HKACS was established in 1963, a non-profit making organisation. It has always been at the forefront of fighting against cancer and is committed to serving the people of Hong Kong. In addition to providing quality medical services to cancer patients, we also organise various activities to raise awareness of cancer, conduct cancer education, support cancer research, establish guidelines for cancer detection and prevention, and provide direct financial support for cancer patients in need. Our dedicated volunteers also conduct regular home visits and organise recreational activities with love and care.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society Jockey Club Cancer Rehabilitation Centre (JCCRC)<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The Hong Kong Anti-Cancer Society Jockey Club Cancer Rehabilitation Centre (JCCRC) was funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust for conversion works, and is operated on a self-financed but non-profit making basis. JCCRC provides high quality private nursing home services for cancer patients, people with chronic illnesses and the elderly.<\/p>\n

With a comfortable and homely environment, as well as a team of professionals including Resident Doctors, Chinese Medicine Practitioners, experienced nursing staff, physiotherapists and other specialized personnel, JCCRC provides a “Home Away From Home” rendering comprehensive nursing care and psycho-social and spiritual support to the residents.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Service Features<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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  • 24-hour resident doctor<\/li>\n
  • Professional nursing & caring team<\/li>\n
  • Resident Chinese medicine service (by HKBU School of Chinese Medicine)<\/li>\n
  • Physiotherapy & rehabilitation service<\/li>\n
  • Resident pharmacist and pharmacy service<\/li>\n
  • Dietitian consultation service<\/li>\n
  • Recreational activities<\/li>\n
  • Psycho-social & spiritual support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Hong Kong Anti Cancer Society (HKACS) was incorporated and registered in March as a non-profit organization. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    With donation of 2.65 million Hong Kong Dollars, the construction of Nam Long Hospital was started.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    Nam Long Hospital was opened in 5th May, providing 120 beds for cancer patients.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    Number of beds available in Nam Long Hospital was increased from 120 to 150.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    The size of Hospital further increased and the number of beds had reached 180.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    Voluntary Service of HKACS was commenced. Cancer Nursing Programmes were provided to registered nurses, medical professionals and the public.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    HKACS celebrated its 25th founding anniversary.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    Nam Long Hospital was now managed by the newly formed Hong Kong Hospital Authority (HKHA).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    The management of the hospital premises was reverted to HKACS<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust approved a generous grant of 109.23 Hong Kong million dollars for the conversion of Nam Long Hospital to the self-financed Cancer Rehabilitation Centre.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Nam Long Hospital project was commenced.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Cancer Rehabilitation Centre was opened in October<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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