July News from SHCH

• Former SHCH Hospital Director Graham Gumley continues to contribute to the SHCH each year by bringing a group of hand surgeons from Australia to train staff and treat patients. In July, his team of four surgeons did a two day workshop for more than 50 medical professionals. Trainees came from several adult and children hospitals in Phnom Penh, Takeo and Siem Reap as well as the SHCH.
  
  
• The ID Department held a workshop for HIV Counseling and Psychological Support. There were 109 attendees including 34 trainees from local hospitals around Phnom Penh and several non-governmental organizations that work with HIV patients.
  
  
• HOPE worldwide Japan held their annual barrier-free charity concert to benefit the SHCH. This year, the classical trio Premier performed as well as musician Rob Narita from Los Angeles. Each year, HOPEww Japan partners with Morgan Stanley who covers all the costs for the event. Although we are still waiting for the final numbers, they typically have raised around $18,000.

Cambodia's King Father gives to his namesake hospital
His Majesty King Father Preah Norodom Sihanouk and Her Majesty Queen Mother Preah Norodom Monineath donated $20,000 to the SHCH in November 2009. Cambodia’s King Father and his wife were instrumental in helping to establish the Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE thirteen years ago and have continued to be strong supporters.

Samdech Chaufea Veang Kong Sam Ol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Royal Palace, visited the hospital and personally presented the generous donation on behalf of the Royal Family.

Mr. Kong Sam Ol said, "Thank you to all the doctors and staff here who have a great heart to serve our nation by serving the poor of Cambodia. I hope you all will continue to serve the poor more and more."