By Yuling Chen, iChongqing News

Chongqing   The 9th anniversary of Chongqing International Marathon scheduled on  March 31, 2019.  

On March 4, Raffles Hospital Chongqing officially announced its participation in the 9th Chongqing International Marathon as a healthcare partner. This indicates that the first foreign-funded hospital in the "Mountain City" will become the first international hospital to provide medical services to contestants.

Raffles Hospital to Showcase at Chongqing Marathon

Chongqing Marathon organization committee leader Mr. Li Wei, Raffles Hospital Chongqing director Mr. Yang Qingyuan and Raffles Hospital Chongqing deputy director and president Dr. Liu Guanghong joined the event. "The participation of Raffles Hospital means that competitors in the Chongqing International Marathon will have the chance to enjoy international medical services and that more Chongqing citizens will be able to experience the healthy lifestyle concept of Raffles Hospital,"  Mr. Li Wei remarked.

Raffles Hospital to set up an international medical station

During the Chongqing Marathon, Raffles Hospital will set up an international medical station staffed with relevant healthcare personnel on-site at the race, and provide professional post-race rehabilitation service to CQ Marathon contestants at the post-marathon rehabilitation area.

In addition, Raffles Hospital will also offer one thousand customized check-up packages to CQ Marathon runners free of charge. The first thousand contestants that register through Raffles Hospital's official channels (Call 023-86006999, or register online at WeChat public account "重庆慎安医院" after March 8) before March 31, 2019, will be qualified for the free check-up. The physical examination package includes Regular inspection, laboratory inspection, urine analysis, chest x-ray and rehabilitation service. Other than the first thousand contestants, those who register before April 30, 2019, will also enjoy a 20% discount on a limited edition marathon membership card.

Raffles Hospital also organized a crew to run at the race.

Other than leveraging on its own healthcare resources to aid the Chongqing Marathon, Raffles Hospital also organized a crew to run at the race.

Executive Chairman of the Raffles Medical Group Dr. Loo Choon Yong remarked, "As a provider of healthcare services in Chongqing, we consider the health and wellbeing of Chongqing citizens our top priority".

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