Pohang City Establishes 'Respiratory Specialized Clinic' at Nam-gu Health Center... Joint Medical System with Civil, Public, and Military Sectors

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Pohang City has established a 'Respiratory Dedicated Clinic' on the first floor of the new building of Nam-gu Health Center and held an opening ceremony on the 23rd to minimize cases where patients with colds or flu are unable to receive proper treatment due to the resurgence of COVID-19.

With a national fund investment of 100 million won, this clinic has been conducting a pilot operation since the 9th, providing consultations, prescriptions, and radiographic examinations for patients with colds and fever in cooperation with local specialists. In particular, the Navy Pohang Hospital and Junho Union Pediatrics Clinic also participate in the treatment, forming a public-private-military joint system.

The Respiratory Dedicated Clinic is equipped with negative pressure facilities throughout the premises to prevent infections and can perform chest X-ray imaging. It operates on weekdays in the morning (9 AM to 12 PM).

To minimize cross-infection among patients, treatment is only available by prior appointment, and if COVID-19 is suspected during the first consultation, specimen collection is also possible at the screening clinic located right next door.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang said, "With the establishment of the Respiratory Dedicated Clinic, treatment for respiratory diseases and COVID-19 will be conducted efficiently," adding, "We will do our best to minimize the treatment gap for respiratory patients and build a more efficient medical system to reduce inconvenience to citizens in preparation for the prolonged COVID-19 situation."

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