In October 2013, the PSIT conducted free cleft lip and palate surgery for 10 children at RSUD Bendan, Pekalongan. In November 2013, PSIT conducted the same program for 43 children at Raflesia Hospital, Bengkulu. The program started with a screening process and post-surgery examination, involving children below the age of 16 domiciled in Bengkulu province and the surrounding area.
Iris Herani, Head of CSR Center PT Tempo Scan Pacific said, "Support from the CSR Center through its Smile Indonesia Social Program (PSIT) and bodrex Rapid Response (bRC) has translated the values of social responsibility within the company to social activities within society. The CSR Center is committed to continuing to paint the bright side of Indonesia, offering people better access to meet their their health needs."
Iris added, "PSIT also conducted free congenital hernia surgery at RS Sentra Medika Hospital, Cikarang in December 2013. The program, which began with a screening process on December 5-6, provided services to 52 children living in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bogor, Bandung, Cianjur and Sukabumi. Through December 2013, PSIT has carried out surgery to 627 children who suffer congenital abnormalities," said Iris.
"Meanwhile, through the bodrex Rapid Response (bRC) program on November 9, 2013, Tempo Scan again offered free health services comprised of general medical check-ups, dental treatment, and Family Planning services at the Pebayuran Sektoral Police office, Bekasi District. The program offered treatment to more than 400 adults and children domiciled in Pebauran and surrounding area," said Iris.
Handojo S Muljadi, President Director of PT Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk added, "For almost 60 years, Tempo Scan Pacific has realized that the progress and success of the company has not only been driven by internal sources, but driven by the support and trust given by the public. Therefore, PT Tempo Scan Pacific continues to help improve the health of the people of Indonesia as a form of gratitude, and concrete realization of the company's corporate social responsibility to Indonesian society."
About CSR Center PT Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk
CSR Center PT Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk programs consist of 'Program Sosial Indonesia Tersenyum' (PSIT) or Smile Indonesia Social Program, and 'bodrex Reaksi Cepat' (bRC) or bodrex Rapid Response. PSIT was launched in June 2007 with a mission of providing health services to those whose children and babies have congenital abnormalities, which could directly and indirectly affect their future. These abnormalities can be repaired through operation/surgery, including hernia congenital, cataract congenital, cleft lip, palatal, hydrocephalus congenital, non-existence of anus, fingers attached to each other, or congenital heart defects.
bRC was established in April 2006 with a mission of providing health services to less fortunate families who are affected by natural disasters or living in areas in which the community health programs are less than optimal. bRC programs cover medical checkup and medicine for free, dental treatment, Health and Clean Lifestyle (PHBS), public education and Family Planning service (KB), providing vitamin and additional food for babies, fogging, mass cataract operations for free, mass hernia surgery for free, blood donation, and mass circumcision.
For more information, please visit www.indonesia-tersenyum.org.
Contact:
Iris Herani
Head of CSR Center PT Tempo Scan Pacific, Tbk
Tel: +62-21-2920-1436
Fax: +62-21-2920-1437
Email: psit@thetempogroup.com
Website: www.indonesia-tersenyum.org
Editor: PR Wire
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