Taipei Jen-Chi Hospital Provides Free Clinic and Health Screenings in Penghu for 8th Consecutive Year

(CNA, Penghu County, 7th) The Taipei Jen-Chi Hospital today conducted a free clinic and health check-ups at the Zhuwan Health Park in Xiyu Township, Penghu. This marks the eighth consecutive year of cross-sea medical services. Deputy County Magistrate Lin Chieh-Hsing made a special trip to present a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the county government, allowing residents of the Xiyu area to receive comprehensive medical examination services locally.

On June 6th and 7th, the affiliated hospital of China Medical University provided touring Traditional Chinese Medicine services at the Cimei Health Center, Baisha's Jiangmei, and Xiyu's Chima activity centers, respectively.

Lin Chieh-Hsing expressed his gratitude to Lin Shui-Long, the President of Taipei Jen-Chi Hospital, for leading a professional medical team of 21 to provide free clinics and health screening services in Xiyu Township. This allows local residents to enjoy high-quality medical resources on-site, realizing the concept of 'patients don't move, doctors do' and saving them the trouble of travel.

Lin Chieh-Hsing stated that the Zhuwan Health Park was established by transforming the idle space of the abolished Zhuwan Elementary School. The county government has invested resources to improve the park's facilities and service functions, planning its development towards integrated, all-ages care. In the future, it will evaluate the inclusion of facilities such as an infant care center, a service point for children with physical and mental disabilities, and a wellness center for seniors to create a more comprehensive healthcare environment and enhance the quality of life and well-being for Xiyu residents.

Lin Shui-Long noted that in government satisfaction surveys across counties and cities, medical services are often the most watched and least satisfactory item in remote areas. Therefore, governments should prioritize resources for remote areas when allocating budgets. This trip not only provides medical care but also introduces services like body composition analysis and bone density testing, promoting the concept of 'prevention is better than cure'. He hopes to help island residents better understand their own health conditions. In the future, the Jen-Chi Hospital will continue to cooperate with local needs and will list the disadvantaged and solitary elderly as key care recipients, contributing to the health and well-being of island residents.

With a 160-year history, the Taipei Jen-Chi Hospital is a social welfare and medical institution dedicated to social charity, relief, and medical care. Over the past 8 years, its free clinics in Penghu have reached remote islands such as Cimei, Shili, Hujing, Niaoyu, Huxi, and Jibei. This year, they visited Zhuwan Health Park, offering specialist outpatient services including breast surgery, internal medicine, and rehabilitation, as well as screenings for breast, abdomen, bone density, and community services like a child-warming station. (Editor: Chen Jen-Hua) 1150607