Tongyeong City Strengthens Health Management Services for Vulnerable Groups Amid Heatwave

Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province, is strengthening its home visit management services for vulnerable health groups in preparation for this summer's heatwave. [Image source=Tongyeong City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Tongyeong City, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 9th that it will strengthen its home visit health management services to help vulnerable groups stay healthy during the summer.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, this summer's average temperature is expected to be higher than usual, with an increase in the number of heatwave days, raising safety concerns such as heat-related illnesses among vulnerable groups, especially elderly people living alone.

Accordingly, the city health center has designated eight disaster helpers consisting of nurses and social workers to provide comprehensive measures aimed at reducing health damage caused by heatwaves. These measures target about 3,900 vulnerable households and include basic health management such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks, guidance on cooling shelters, health check-in calls, and information on heatwave prevention health management rules and behavioral guidelines.

Additionally, among the home visit health management recipients, 500 elderly people living alone and chronic patients will be selected to receive a "Sun Avoidance Kit" (including ion drink powder, cooling scarves, cooling arm sleeves, antibacterial masks, etc.).

A representative from the Tongyeong City Health Center stated, "Due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, it is more difficult than ever for vulnerable groups to have a healthy summer, so we will do our best to provide home visit health management services."

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