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Monthly Newsletter Published by Public Relation and Corporate Communication Administration KFMC Vision
King Fahad Medical City
To be the benchmark in provision
May 2018 Issue - 21 of specialized healthcare.

KFMC Mission

We are dedicated to provide highly
specialized, evidence-based and

safe healthcare, enhanced by
education, training and research.

How do we spend our time at Dr. Al-Yamany: "KFMC" Programs are
work in Ramadan? Specialized for Combating Cancer

Working in the Month of Ramadan is not like other times throughout the The Ministry of Health has
year, due to the psychological and biological changes that a ect the recently honored KFMC in the
individual as a result of fasting and its negative or positive impact on job celebration of
performance. cancer-combating program
It requires a lot of e ective organization and time management. The 5th anniversary where KFMC
working hours are often shorter during this blessed month. In this has e ectively contributed
regard, opinions vary about the employees' performance output through the Breast Cancer
meanwhile. Some believe that the shorter working hours contribute to Early Detection National
greater concentration, thus increase productivity, while others believe Program.
that Ramadan has caused a productivity decline due to the decline in
employees giving because of the loss of usual energy during the rest of KFMC CEO stated that
the year. supporting the health
All of which are normal and vary from one person to another according programs and contributing to
to his/her nature, structure and personality. However, the most their success is a KFMC well
important issues are "laziness and carelessness" in tasks performance, established approach, and
from some employees, in which that most institutions and organizations
su er. The di culty lies in the ready justi cation of those who are lazy awareness programs. In addition to train all KFMC one of its most prominent priorities and pillars to
with the excuse of fasting and low energy. health sta to spread the health awareness concept achieve the desired result, which is enhancing the
Ramadan is not only abstaining from eating and drinking, but also a and reduce cancer and mortality rates". KFMC CEO said. Saudi society health, and protecting it from all
month to strengthen all the positive faith concepts associated with Iht is worth mentioning that KFMC has participated in cancer types and its serious complications.
Islam, including acting knowing that Allah is Ever-watchful and the program since the establishment of its basic "KFMC always seeks to contribute in enhancing the
observing sincerity, integrity and commitment. As long as you, dear concept in 2012 AD by receiving all mammogram tests society's health awareness about cancer diseases
employee, fasting from eating and drinking to please Allah and because performed in all program's xed and mobile clinics to and their causing risk factors through scienti c
you know that he sees you, so you will complete fasting until the be read by Mammography consultant physicians, conferences, specialized workshops, international
breakfast time. Allah also sees you and knows how committed and receiving all suspected cases in KFMC Mammogram days organized by KFMC annually with the
dedicated you are to perform your work tasks to the fullest extent Department, and performing all required checkup participation of specialists and speakers to combat
possible. along with the samples to accurately diagnose the this disease. Further, KFMC participated in
For employee, Ramadan is a month with a deeper and greater concept cases followed by providing the integrated treatment supporting the Ministry of Health programs
than the impact of food and drink on the human nature, but it is a for the cancer proven cases. through cancer's early detection and health
season to strengthening and training to be stronger and more balanced
in all matters of life in all circumstances and situations, including during
the performance of your work tasks.

Editorial Team

Dr. Al Yamani Explains the Health Transformation
Stages in General Sta Meeting

KFMC-CEO Dr. Mahmoud bin Abdul Jabbar Al Yamany, held a KFMC general sta
meeting on Monday 14th of May, during which he discussed the stages of health
transformation in the second health cluster in Riyadh City. He explained all the next
steps towards these stages, and answered the sta ’s questions and queries.

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