ParkCity Medical Centre brought the community together for Mind & Body Reset 2026 at Pusat Komuniti Taman Menjalara, Kepong, offering a day of health education, preventive screenings and interactive activities to encourage individuals and families to take a more holistic approach to their well-being.
In her welcome address, Ms Woon Ming Ming, Chief Executive Officer of ParkCity Medical Centre, highlighted the importance of making health information accessible to the community.
“We believe our role goes beyond treating patients when they are unwell. It is also about empowering individuals and families with the knowledge and support to take care of their health at every stage of life. Through Mind & Body Reset 2026, we are bringing together our specialists to address important health and well-being issues, while giving the community the opportunity to learn, ask questions and take proactive steps towards their health. We hope everyone leaves with greater awareness and practical ideas they can put into action.”
Health Screenings and Interactive Booths for the Whole Family
Attendees could take part in hearing, vision, basic health, foot arch, posture and child development screenings.
Interactive booths and activities also covered stress and emotional well-being, wellness and creativity, as well as health, lifestyle and family-focused experiences.
ParkCity Medical Centre Specialists Share Practical Health Advice
Public talks by ParkCity Medical Centre specialists covered four key areas of health:
- Children’s eye health: healthy eye and screen habits
- Memory and dementia: recognising early signs of memory loss
- Joint health: managing joint pain
- Sudden cardiac death: the importance of early prevention and detection
Raising Kids in the Digital Era
The interactive forum, “Raising Kids in the Digital Era”, brought together Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental and General Paediatrician; Dr Christy Tong Hoe Chin, Early Childhood Education Specialist, Academic & Researcher; and Dr Ilyah Abd Aziz, Gifted Education Researcher and parent to a twice-exceptional (2E) child undergoing accelerated learning.
Technology’s growing role in children’s lives was a key theme. Malaysian studies found that 95.9% of preschool children in Kota Setar, Kedah had used digital devices, while 91.4% of children under five in Petaling District, Selangor had excessive screen time, with half spending around three hours or more a day on screens. The panel emphasised that balanced technology use supports children’s sleep, behaviour, attention and social development.
“As technology becomes an increasingly important part of children’s lives, parents should look beyond simply limiting screen time and focus on how technology is used and its impact on a child’s development and well-being. Open communication, healthy boundaries and active parental involvement can help children develop balanced digital habits,” said Dr Rajini.
Bringing Preventive Healthcare Closer to the Community
In his closing remarks, YB Tuan Yew Jia Haur, ADUN Teratai, representing YB Lim Lip Eng, MP for Kepong, stressed the role of community-based initiatives in promoting preventive healthcare.
“Good health begins with awareness and prevention. Initiatives like this help bring healthcare knowledge and services closer to the community, while encouraging individuals and families to take greater ownership of their health. By connecting with healthcare professionals and learning about preventive care, we can build a more health-conscious and resilient community.”
Collaboration partners included Mr Ng Shei Kwee, Chairman of the Batu District Chinese Primary Schools Development Committee; Mr Lim Kim Kow, President of Persatuan Hokkien Kepong; and Dato Ong Teck Eng, President of the Pergabungan Pertubuhan Sosial Jinjang dan Kepong Kuala Lumpur.
Drawing 150 attendees, Mind & Body Reset 2026 showed the value of bringing preventive care closer to the community, joining other efforts to make health screening more accessible.
About ParkCity Medical Centre
ParkCity Medical Centre is a 300-bed multidisciplinary hospital located between Kepong and Desa ParkCity. Positioned as a family-friendly hospital, it aspires to be a regional leader in Women, Children, Pain Management and Geriatric Health. For more information, visit ParkCity Medical Centre.
