Mini Medical School saved my life!

Mr NS Nathan is a retired school principal who continues to make his education a priority.

He has been a regular attendee of KTPH Mini-Medical School which runs courses to help the public better understand and look after their health.

“The Mini-Medical School doctors have always emphasised healthy practices and proactive measures to detect early symptoms and signs of diseases in older persons,” said Mr Nathan.

This prompted Mr Nathan to go for health screening. He was shocked to discover that he had a heart problem which needed urgent treatment. On 13 February 2015, Mr Nathan underwent an operation to open up his blocked arteries and insert four stents.

“If I had not attended the programme, I would not have gone for health screening and I might not be alive today,” said Mr Nathan.

Grateful that the knowledge learnt at Mini-Medical School had saved his life, he donated $10,000 to the programme.

A/Prof Pang Weng Sun, CMB, YCH, receiving the generous donation from Mr NS Nathan.

KTPH Mini Medical School delivers a unique opportunity for lifelong learners to attend classes conducted by healthcare experts to educate and address health issues associated with ageing.

Participants range in age from 18 to 80 years old proving you’re never too young or old to take charge of your health!