Department of Medicine and Geriatrics | United Christian Hospital

About Us

The Department of Medicine was established at the opening of the United Christian Hospital in 1973. It was subsequently renamed as Department of Medicine and Geriatrics. Our department has a humble beginning with just a handful of clinicians from local and overseas. Yet, they uphold and practice the motto of our hospital "With Christian Love We Care. With Excellence We Serve". This spiritual legacy was passed down through generations and integrated into our Department's DNA. Our department culture and character remained steadfast irrespective of tremendous service expansion and technological advances.

Throughout our department’s history, we have come through multiple crises, notably the SARS outbreak in 2003 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from such emergency situations, we have to tackle escalating demands in service volume and expectation with limited resources. We braved these storms and challenges through the endeavour, wisdom, solidarity and sacrifices of our dedicated colleagues.

The brotherhood spirit and our strive for service innovation were well illustrated by the two Outstanding Team Awards conferred to our Department by the Hospital Authority. In 2006, the Extra Mile Movement (EMM) was a voluntary and self-initiated group of colleagues who worked beyond their call of duties to serve fellow co-workers at times of extreme stress during the winter surge period. In 2009, the Service Load Integrated Management (SLIM) revamped our service model and greatly enhanced our ambulatory and community services to reduce the tremendous stress on in-patient beds.

We embrace our hospital's heritage as a ‘hospital without walls’. This is manifested not only in providing seamless patient services, but also in our department’s efforts in reducing barriers between seniors and juniors and fostering synergy among teams. Many of our Department's successful innovations and initiatives were accomplished through collaboration with nursing and various healthcare professionals and other departments.

Taking stock of the first half century of our department’s history and heritage, we will not forget our original intention and we will continue our journey of learning, innovating, serving and caring.

Advanced Endoscopy Service in UCH Endoscopy Centre

Chronic Kidney Disease Education Video Series by UCH Renal Team

2022

Continuing combat against COVID-19, and emerged stronger

2021

Ongoing combat against COVID-19
A press conference introducing the invention and award patent of the “Ultrabag Connection Device” and “StaySafe Device”
Our invention –the 2^nd Generation of the Ultrabag Connecting Device, the StaySafe Device and the associated connection methods were awarded patent in Hong Kong in 2020

The 2^nd generation of Ultrabag Connecting Device (UC Device)

The 1^st generation Ultrabag Connecting Device (UC Device)

StaySafe Device

2020

24/7 Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) for STEMI patients
Combat against COVID-19

1^st batch of M&G colleagues deployed to cohort team

Clinical Round at Ward 12A

Grand Round with Dr. Tony Ko, Chief Executive of Hospital Authority, at Ward 13A

2019

Inauguration of the Pharmacist-led Anticoagulation clinic (with supervision and support from M&G doctors)

2018

Extension of 24-hour intravenous thrombolysis service for acute ischaemic stroke to Kowloon East Cluster
Launching of renal STOP (Shift To Out-Patient) programme

2017

Implementation of radiation-free ablation procedure for management of cardiac arrhythmia
Implantation of the first Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) and the first leadless pacemaker (Micra) at KEC

2016

Acquisition of the first Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy (ENB) system in Hong Kong and UCH as designated training centre for ENB
Mobile Ventilator Support (MOVES)

2015

Establishment of Nocturnal Home Haemodialysis Training Centre
Awarded Hospital Authority Outstanding Team Award 2015 – UCH Multi-disciplinary Renal Team

2014

Launching of 24-hour intravenous thrombolysis service for acute ischaemic stroke

2013

Inauguration of Autologous Haemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant service
Receiving Asia Hospital Management Award 2013 – Excellent Award for our UC Device and the associated patient empowerment program

2012

Launching of Enhanced Observation Ward (EOW) in collaboration with AED
SAVENET (Safe Approach Via Empowerment of Nurses in Evaluation and Treatment)

2011

Launching of One-stop Comprehensive Admission & Response (OSCAR)

2009

MANE (Medical At Night for Emergency)
Reform on the call system

2007-2009

SLIM (Service Load Integrated Management)
Relocation of wards
Service volume control
Ambulatory Ward