Chung Hwa Medical Institution
中华医院 (Chinese)
Chung Hwa Medical Institution
Chung Hwa Medical Institution
General information
Address640 Lorong 4 Toa Payoh Singapore 319522
CountrySingapore
Coordinates1°19′56″N 103°51′05″E / 1.33234°N 103.85129°E / 1.33234; 103.85129
Current tenantsSingapore Chinese Physicians Association

Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Chinese Medical and Drugs Research Institute

Chinese Acupuncture Research Institution
Opened28 October 1978
Website
www.zhonghuayiyuan.com

Chung Hwa Medical Institution is a medical institution located in Toa Payoh, Singapore. The institution is the headquarters of the Singapore Chinese Physicians Association (SCPA), and houses the Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chinese Medical and Drugs Research Institute, Chinese Acupuncture Research Institution, and a traditional Chinese medicine clinic.[1]

History

Originally known as the Chung Hwa Free Hospital, the medical institution was established on 28 October 1978 as a branch of the Chung Hwa Free Clinic along Telok Ayer Street.[2][3] The construction of the medical institution was funded by the donations of the public during a fundraising campaign held in 1972, with contributions coming not only wealthy donors but also common folk, including over 5,700 taxi drivers and 500 trishaw riders.[2][4] The institution offered free medicine and herbs under a free clinic operating model, requiring only a nominal 50 cent registration fee.[1] On the opening day, the institution saw over 400 patients seeking treatment.[1] In 1979, an acupuncture exhibition took place in the institution.[5] In 1980, the institution began utilising fusion approaches, combining traditional treatments with modern technology, such as the use of X-rays for diagnosis.[6]

The medical institution has been included in the Toa Payoh Heritage Trail by the National Heritage Board.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chung Hwa Medical Institution". Roots. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 "Toa Payoh Heritage Trail" (PDF). NHB. National Heritage Board. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Assess our standard, sinsehs to urge govt". The Straits Times. Singapore. 28 October 1978. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Sin Chew Jit Poh". New Nation. Singapore. 22 March 1972. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  5. ↑ "Acupuncture makes a guinea pig of a rabbit". New Nation. Singapore. 30 October 1979. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "Plans to enlist help of Western medicine". The Straits Times. Singapore. 13 February 1980. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
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