Writer monk Wor Wachiramethee

Quick Shots

When times are tough

Siriraj Hospital

On October 2 the hospital's HR department is hosting a talk by monk turned writer Wor Wachiramethee on how to cope with the present economic uncertainties. It takes place at the Athitayakittkikul Room on the seventh floor of the Siammin Building from 1 to 3pm. Call (02) 419 7000, extensions 7421 and 8547.

Siriraj Hospital's birthday party

From tomorrow until October 3, 9am to 3pm, Siriraj Hospital is celebrating its 120th birthday with free medical check-ups (arrive with an empty stomach) and talks on everything from orthopaedics to Alzheimer's and heart disease. Other free activities include a tour of the hospital and an exhibition of 120 historical breakthroughs in medicine. Check out the programme at www.SI.Mahidol.ac.th.

Asthma and allergies talk

Two experts from Bangkok Hospital's Allergy & Asthma Centre will give a free talk on ways of treating the symptoms of allergies and asthma this Sunday on seventh floor of the centre. Call 1719.

A helping hand

The International Patient Assistance Programme (GIPAP), which celebrated its fifth anniversary last month, continues to help patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST). Thai nationals can register for financial support with its Max Foundation. To check if you or a loved one qualifies for help, visit www.GipapThailand.org/TheMax.html or call (02) 224 9888 and (081) 207 5155.

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