Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur launches Dr. Little Club To Offer Free Parenting Resources For Children

Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur recently launched Dr. Little Club ─ a membership programme designed to help parents bring out the best in their little ones. All babies born at the hospital are automatically enrolled as Dr. Little Club members while others can be registered via the Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur website. Being part of Dr. Little Club opens up members to a host of benefits, including invitations to exclusive events as well as discounts on in-patient medication and accommodation. Special privileges are further available at partner brands such as Hamleys, Next, Mothercare, Gymboree, and Aquaria KLCC. In addition to the perks reserved for children, parents can enjoy discounts on health screening packages at Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur. They can also access Parentpedia on the Dr. Little Club webpage for credible guidance and digestible information on the proper upbringing of their child. Membership in Dr. Little Club is free and is open to children aged 12 years and below. Dr. Little Club members learn the correct way to wash their hands. Making Formative Years Count In her opening speech, Hoo Ling Lee, CEO of Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur said, “Every year of a child’s life is precious, but when it comes to development, the first few are perhaps the most important. It is our earliest experiences that stick with us and continue to influence us well into adulthood. “As parents, it is crucial that we make these formative years count in instilling healthy lifestyle habits. By making positive wellness choices a part of their upbringing, these practices can become second nature to them and ensure the next generation look forward to a thriving future.” Learning Basic Health Tips In conjunction with the launch, 100 children had the opportunity to play doctor for a day and learned basic health tips in a fun manner. The participants ─ aged between six and 10 ─ were brought to experience different interactive stations around the hospital. Each one corresponded with a specific medical area, like hand hygiene, emergency procedure, bodily function, human anatomy, medicine safety, and even an ambulance tour. Proceeds from the event’s registration fee will support Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur’s A-Heart for A-Heart corporate giving initiative, which provides free medical treatment to underprivileged children affected by congenital heart disease. More than 1,300 young patients have benefitted from the programme since its introduction in 1996. Hoo said, “Healthy living starts from young. By making positive wellness choices a part of their upbringing, these practices can become second nature to them and ensure the next generation can look forward to a thriving future. This is one way Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur is playing its part in building resilient communities.” While the children immersed themselves in life behind the stethoscope, their parents attended an information session with consultant family medicine specialist Dr Marieanne Sundram, who illustrated the fundamentals of child vaccination. Dr. Little Club members check out the inner workings of an ambulance. About Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur has been serving the medical and healthcare needs of local and international patients since 1996. It has recently been awarded the ‘International Hospital of the Year’ and ‘Highly Commended for Excellence in Customer Service’ for the year 2018 by the prestigious International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ), the world's leading journal for the medical travel sector. To find out more, visit their website or their facebook. Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur is part of Parkway Pantai.

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