On December 21, 2020, the Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center launched the “Digital X-Ray Room” (CUHC General Digital X-Ray 2020), which offers diagnostic radiology services for various diseases to members of the Chula Community. Prof. Dr. Bundhit Eua-arporn, Chulalongkorn University President, presided over the opening ceremony.
In the opening speech,Prof. Dr. Bundhit Eua-arpornstated, “X-ray machines are the heart of diagnosis and the Digital X-ray room at the Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center will help provide efficient and self-reliant health services to Chulalongkorn students and personnel.”
“Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center also has a network connection to Chulalongkorn Hospital and nearby hospitals. This will make Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center a model for medical care for other agencies and will help expand services to the general public in the future,” said Prof. Dr. Bundhit.
Dr. Santhiti Dahlan, M.D., Director of the Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center revealed, “The Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center started off as Chulalongkorn Health Unit, established 63 years ago in 1959. The center never had an X-Ray machine and when patients required an X-ray or were in an accident, they had to be transferred to a hospital. The process was time-consuming and complicated and so plans for the Digital X-ray Room were drawn up.”
“The CUHC General Digital X-Ray 2020 project has the world-class Phillip Digital Diagnost C90, which is the latest model and the first to be imported into Thailand. It is certified by the Department of Medical Sciences and will be used for medical examinations, lung x-rays, and medical certificates for renewal of government tenure,” said Dr. Santhiti.
Dr. Thanat Tabtieng, M.D., Lecturer at the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and radiology expert said, “The x-ray machine can take high-resolution images and help with the diagnostics of various organs, such as the lungs and abdomen, and bone and joint diseases inflicting the spine, knee joints, and skull. The digital X-ray images will be transferred to a monitor so that radiologists can read the images and interpret them immediately in just a few seconds.”
Chulalongkorn University Health Service Center, located at Chamchuri 9 Building, the provides comprehensive medical services, including preliminary care, 11 specialized clinics, dental care, physical therapy room, preventative care, physical recovery, as well as a 24-hr ambulance service for emergencies.
The digital x-ray room is now open to faculty members, staff, students, as well as residents in the Chula neighborhood.