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Singapore - Artists with no limbs have been known to paint by holding brushes in their mouths or attached to their heads. However, advances in prosthesis has enabled Madam Lee Soo Chee to paint with her Myoelectric Prosthesis arm, a piece of sophisticated equipment able to respond to minute signals from the user, allowing the user to grasp items without risk of slipping.
Madam Lee’s love for painting started when she was a graduate in Hong Kong. She was a student of the famous Pan Shou, Situ Qi and Fan Changtian. Over the years, she became an artist in her own right with distinctive style.
In 2004, Madam Lee had both her arms and legs amputated due to complications arising from dengue fever and pre-existing conditions of hypertension and diabetes. It did not take long for Madam Lee to bounce back from the setback. Her desire to continue her lifelong passion for painting soon prevailed again. With the Myoelectric Prosthesis arm that was customised for her at TTSH Foot Care and Limb Design Centre, she is now able to paint with confidence again after going through rehabilitation at TTSH.
The exhibition, organised by Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Art of Healing programme, will showcase more than 25 pieces of her paintings and calligraphy works. We hope to inspire our patients with her positive, never-say-die spirit with this exhibition.
The opening event will be held on 8th May. Madam Lee will be painting with her Myoelectric Prosthesis Arm. The Guest-of-Honour, Mr Goh Choon Kang, former MP of Marine Parade GRC will also be invited to inscribe on the painting.
Madam Lee will be donating the piece to TTSH Community Charity Fund to help raise funds for needy patients.
The event sponsor is Otto Bock - the global leader in Prosthetics.
We would like to invite you and your photographer / camera crew to cover this event. The opening event for the exhibition will be held at Tan Tock Seng Hospital on 8th of May at 11:30am and thereafter to a reception and photography/interview opportunity.
Venue: Atrium, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Level 1
Date: 8 May 2007
Programme
| 11.00 am |
Arrival of Guests & registration |
| 11.30 am |
Arrival of Guest of Honour, Mr Goh Choon Kang
Former MP of Marine Parade GRC |
| 11.32 am |
Short speech by Guest of Honour, Mr Goh Choon Kang |
| 11.38 am |
Painting Demo by Madam Lee Soo Chee using Myoelectric Prosthetics Arm, followed by calligraphy on painting by Mr Goh |
| 11.45 am |
Donation of demonstration painting to TTSH Community Charity Fund |
| 11.50 am |
Presentation of tokens |
| 11.55 am |
Tour of exhibition |
| 12.00 noon |
Reception / Photo Opportunity & Media Door-stop at museum |
Please RSVP with Teo Hwee Leng at Tel: 6357 8416 or email hwee_leng_teo@nhg.com.sg
Issued by the Corporate Communications Department, Tan Tock Seng Hospital. For more information or to request for interviews, please call
Teo Hwee Leng at Tel: 6357 8416, email hwee_leng_teo@nhg.com.sg or
Farren Fernandez at Tel: 6357 8415, e-mail: farren_fernandez@nhg.com.sg
About the National Healthcare Group:
The National Healthcare Group (NHG) manages:
Four hospitals - Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital and the Institute of Mental Health/Woodbridge Hospital;
The Johns Hopkins-NUH International Medical Centre; one National Centre – National Skin Centre;
The NHGP chain of nine polyclinics - Ang Mo Kio, Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Hougang, Jurong,
Toa Payoh, Woodlands, Yishun;
Three speciality institutes - The Cancer Institute, The Eye Institute and The Heart Institute; and
Five Business Divisions - NHG College, NHG Diagnostics, NHG Gulf, NHG Pharmacy and NetCare Internet Services.
Our vision is “Adding years of healthy life to the people of Singapore”.
About TTSH Foot Care and Limb Design Centre
The Foot Care and Limb Design Centre houses the largest Prosthetic and Orthotic Department in Singapore. For over 30 years, we have been the leader in providing Prosthetic and Orthotic services to patients in Singapore and Overseas. We are ISO 9001:2000 certified. Our quality management systems and processes ensure that each appliance meets the highest quality standards and its design specification.
Our team of experienced and qualified Prosthetist / Orthotist provide assessment, measurement, fitting and advice in all areas of Prosthetic and Orthotic Management, providing patients with total solutions to their needs. We specialise in artificial limbs and bracing for arms and legs and also bracing for spinal problems. Our commitment to achieving the best possible clinical results for patients, ensures that patients get the most appropriate Prostheses or Orthoses available and also at a cost effective price.
About Otto Bock
For over 85 Years, the name Otto Bock has stood for innovation and entrepreneurial success. Our vision is to excel as the global leader in maintaining and restoring human independence. Through our mission, we aim to help human beings enhance their physical comfort, confidence, independence and mobility with high-quality, innovative, technologically superior products, services and education.
Otto Bock is the global leader in Prosthetics and will continue to aim to be the leader in Orthotics, Wheelchairs and Children’s Rehabilitation. Our technology and know-how sets standards for an entire industry. This is because it is people-orientated and geared to serve one main purpose: “Quality for Life”.
APPENDIX
1. Fact Sheet on Art of Healing Programme
2. Fact Sheet on Lee Soo Chee
3. Fact Sheet on Myoelectric Prosthesis Arm & Otto Bock
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