15 Family Medicine Clinics to Serve During National Day Holiday
Crhk · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
The Hospital Authority announced on Tuesday that 15 family medicine clinics will provide outpatient services during the National Day holiday. Appointments can be made via telephone, the eHealth mobile application, or the HA Go mobile application. The authority urged non-emergency patients to avoid emergency departments and seek treatment at family medicine clinics, private doctors, or 24-hour private hospital outpatient services instead.
Key Points
- The Hospital Authority confirmed 15 family medicine clinics across three regions will operate during the National Day holiday
- Geographic distribution: 3 clinics on Hong Kong Island, 5 in Kowloon, and 7 in the New Territories
- Service hours are split into two daily sessions: 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
- Appointments available through phone booking system, eHealth app, or HA Go app's dedicated booking function
- Clinics include Hong Kong Sanatorium, Shau Kei Wan, Wan Chai, Kwun Tong, Nam Cheong, Sham Shui Po, Yau Ma Tei, Lek Yuen, Tai Po, Tseung Kwan O, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, and Yuen Long
Why It Matters
With National Day being a major public holiday attracting large public gatherings, ensuring accessible primary healthcare services helps reduce pressure on emergency departments at public hospitals . The distributed clinic network across all three regions provides convenient options for non-emergency medical needs during the holiday period.
With National Day being a major public holiday attracting large public gatherings, ensuring accessible primary healthcare services helps reduce pressure on emergency departments at public hospitals . The distributed clinic network across all three regions provides convenient options for non-emergency medical needs during the holiday period.