Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital: A Comprehensive Overview

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH), often referred to as Eastern Hospital or Youde Hospital, is a major acute district general hospital serving the Chai Wan area of Hong Kong Island. As a key component of the Hong Kong East Cluster, PYNEH provides a wide range of medical services and is recognized for its specialized facilities, including one of only two Emergency Radiation Therapy Centers in the region.

History and Foundation

The origins of PYNEH trace back to the late 19th century with the establishment of the Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Charity Foundation. In 1887, Sir Kai Ho Kai donated funds for the construction of Alice Memorial Hospital, dedicated to the memory of his wife, who passed away in 1884. This hospital was the first in Hong Kong to offer Western medical care to the local Chinese population. [Source: Nethersole.org.hk]

Over the years, additional hospitals were commissioned under the foundation’s management, including Nethersole Hospital (1893), Alice Memorial Maternity Hospital (1904), and Ho Miu Ling Hospital (1906). These hospitals were later consolidated as the “Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital” in 1954. [Source: Nethersole.org.hk]

The modern Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital officially opened on October 15, 1993, with a capacity of 1,829 beds and a staff of over 3,000. [Source: Wikipedia]

Services and Facilities

PYNEH functions as an acute district general hospital, offering a comprehensive suite of medical services. Key features include:

• Emergency Department: A 24-hour Accident and Emergency department. [Source: Wikipedia]
• Emergency Radiation Therapy Center: One of two centers in Hong Kong providing emergency radiation therapy. [Source: Wikipedia]
• Specialist Outpatient Clinics: A range of specialist clinics are available. [Source: Hospital Authority]
• Inpatient Wards: Providing medical and surgical care for a diverse range of conditions.

The hospital as well provides information regarding admissions, discharges, transportation, visiting arrangements, and forms. [Source: Hospital Authority]

Affiliations and Education

PYNEH is affiliated with several academic institutions, including the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong and the Faculty of Medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, serving as a teaching hospital. [Source: Wikipedia]

Location and Contact Information

Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital is located at 3 Lok Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong Island. [Source: Wikipedia] Contact information can be found in the Telephone Directory of the Government of the HKSAR. [Source: Government of the HKSAR]