Voluntary User-Pay Dental Service Scheme (VUPDSS) is a voluntary and self-paid dental service between the University’s members and the service providers, Health & Care Dental Services Limited or Quality HealthCare Dental Services Limited. Its primary purpose is to provide participants the additional convenience of receiving dental service at contracted dental clinics outside campus at concessionary rate. Full-time students, full-time staff and dependents, eligible retirees and dependents can enroll in the Scheme. The Scheme is open for application. Membership is valid from 1 Sep 2026 to 31 August 2027.

Details of the Scheme is available at: https://www.umso.cuhk.edu.hk/form-download/

Health Talk organized by Robert Dan Health Education Centre, University Medical Service Office – Understanding Flu and Respiratory Viruses

Our daily environment is filled with airborne respiratory viruses, ranging from the common flu to Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Their early symptoms are often subtle and easily overlooked. However, they pose a severe threat to vulnerable groups like infants and the elderly, potentially triggering dangerous complications that demand our full attention. This seminar will introduce the characteristics of different respiratory viruses and offer practical defense strategies, empowering you to stay safe and healthy during peak infection seasons.

Date: 26 Aug 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 1pm – 2pm (Limited quantities of food will be served starting from 12:45pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 8, 2/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park (YIA LT8)
Speaker: Dr. Choi Kin Wing
                 Specialist in Infectious Disease
                 Associate Professor of Practice in Infectious Disease,
                 Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, CUHK
Language: Cantonese
Audience: CUHK Full Time Staff and Students
Deadline for registration: 21 Aug 2026 (Friday)

Online Registration：https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/eventlist?id=72
For inquiries, please contact Health Education Service 3943 6428.  

Healing Workshop organized by Robert Dan Health Education Centre, University Medical Service Office – Stained Glass Art

By filling geometric grids with color, the instructor will guide participants to practice mindfulness throughout the painting process, calming the mind and alleviating stress. Through the transformation of color and light, participants will engage in a deep inner dialogue to rebuild their inner order and psychological resilience.

Date: 20 Aug 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 2:30-4PM
Venue: Function Room, LG/F, University Health Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Target Participants: Full-time CUHK staff, and full-time students
Instructor: Wellness Art Instructor
Fee: Free of charge
Online Registration: https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/eventlist?id=72

If applications exceed the workshop quota, places will be assigned randomly. Successful enrollment is subject to final confirmation via email which will be sent by 10 Aug 2026. For inquiries, please call 3943 6428.

The Healing Workshop – Horticultural Therapy: Glass Bonsai Making Workshop was successfully held on 18 Jun 2026 (Thursday). Under the guidance of our instructor, participants designed and created unique Glass Bonsai. By engaging directly with soil and plants, participants were able to soothe tense nerves and reconnect with nature. The focused creative process provided a tranquil space to relieve stress and foster inner peace effectively.

UMSO Robert Dan Health Education Centre remains committed to organizing diverse wellness activities to support the holistic well-being of the CUHK community. We look forward to seeing you at our future events.

The Healing Workshop – Positive Mind was successfully held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to all university members for their enthusiastic participation.

This workshop used stones and positive thinking cards as mediums for mindfulness and self-expression, guiding participants to slow down and focus on each brushstroke and colour in the present moment. Through simple painting exercises and mindful awareness activities, participants learned to settle their minds, relieve daily stress, and reconnect with their inner feelings and imagination.

UMSO Robert Dan Health Education Centre will continue to organise a diverse range of physical and mental wellness promotion activities, committed to foster a campus culture of physical and mental well-being. We look forward to seeing you again and exploring the beauty of a healthy lifestyle together.

Health Talk organized by Robert Dan Health Education Centre, University Medical Service Office – Myths and Misconceptions About Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in Hong Kong. However, the public sphere and the internet are flooded with misinformation, such as “You won’t get diabetes if you don’t eat sweets,” “Once diagnosed, you have to take medication for life, which damages the kidneys,” or “Starting insulin means your condition has reached the terminal stage.” These misunderstandings about the pathology and medications often lead people to delay seeking medical attention, which can result in severe complications.

This seminar features Dr. Wong Cheuk Lik (Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism), representing the Hong Kong Diabetes Federation. He will provide an in-depth analysis of common dietary traps and medication myths in Hong Kong. It aims to help the public establish the correct concepts of blood sugar management and proactively prevent complications such as diabetic retinopathy or impaired renal function.

Date: 17 July 2026 (Friday)
Time: 1pm – 2pm (Limited quantities of food will be served starting from 12:45pm)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2, 7/F, Mong Man Wai Building (MMW LT2)
Speaker: Dr. Wong Cheuk Lik
                 Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Language: Cantonese
Audience: CUHK Full Time Staff and Students
Deadline for registration: 14 July 2026 (Tuesday)

Online Registration：https://webapp.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/ras/restricted/eventlist?id=72
For inquiries, please contact Health Education Service 3943 6428.