From Birth to Art: SJMC Alumni Reconnect Through the "River of Life" Project
Twelve SJMC Alumni Circle members present their completed River of Life artwork, created to mark the opening of SJMC’s new ward and the club’s first activity of the year.
Subang Jaya Medical Centre (SJMC) recently brought together young adults born at the hospital for a meaningful morning of creativity and connection at the Healing Hands Art Therapy Painting Project.
Held at Kita Reka Studio, PARC Subang Jaya, the three-hour session welcomed members of the SJMC Alumni Circle aged 20 and above for an art-therapy–inspired experience designed to encourage reflection, reconnection and resilience.
Centred on the theme River of Life, participants collaborated on a 12-panel painting that was later combined into a single artwork. A continuous river flowed across each canvas, symbolising shared beginnings, individual journeys and the experiences that have shaped them since their first day at SJMC. Each brushstroke formed part of a larger narrative of growth, challenges and milestones.
Alumni Circle members concentrate on their individual canvas pieces during the collaborative River of Life art session.
Adding depth to the programme, SJMC Clinical Psychologist Mr Simpson Khoo delivered a practical talk on managing stress and building emotional strength, equipping participants with coping strategies relevant to adulthood and life transitions. The morning also included a sharing session, light refreshments and a group photo, fostering new friendships among alumni.
The project forms part of the Alumni Circle by SJMC initiative, launched in conjunction with the hospital’s 40th anniversary. Open to individuals born at SJMC who have since reached adulthood, the platform enables members to stay connected with one another and with the hospital community. To date, close to 1,000 members have registered.
SJMC Clinical Psychologist Mr Simpson Khoo (first from right) shares insights on managing stress.
“As our ‘babies’ grow up, we want them to know they will always be part of the SJMC family,” shared Ms Joanne Lee, SJMC’s Director of Business Development, Strategy and Transformation. “Through initiatives like Healing Hands, we hope to nurture a sense of belonging across generations.”
The completed artwork is now displayed in SJMC’s new ward, where it is hoped to bring encouragement and warmth to young patients undergoing treatment. In this way, those once cared for at the hospital now have the opportunity to give back, offering comfort and inspiration through art.
For more information about the Alumni Circle by SJMC and upcoming activities, visit: https://subangjayamedicalcentre.com/highlights/memberships/alumni-circle
Source:
1. SJ Echo
2. Sin Chew Daily