Mujugun and Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center Sign Medical Social Contribution Agreement

Expectations for Expanding Specialized Medical Services for Medically Vulnerable Groups

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Muju County (Governor Hwang In-hong) and Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center (Director Park Kyung-woo) signed a medical social contribution agreement on the 26th.

The agreement was promoted with the purpose of providing specialized medical services to medically vulnerable groups such as the elderly, disabled, and basic livelihood security recipients in the region through linkage cooperation with advanced medical institutions.

Muju County will support administrative aspects such as case management of the target group, selection and recommendation of beneficiaries, follow-up management of symptomatic individuals, and operation of health promotion programs.

Seoul National University Hospital Gangnam Center will provide medical support including health checkups for vulnerable groups, free mobile clinics in underserved areas, detailed examinations and medical support for those with suspected conditions, and health lectures.

Meanwhile, among the total population of about 24,000 in Muju County, the elderly population is about 8,000 (33.6%), and in 4 out of 6 eup and myeon areas, the elderly population ratio exceeds 40%.

In addition, there are a total of 39 public medical institutions such as health centers, health clinics, and health care posts, as well as private medical institutions including clinics, Korean medicine clinics, and dental clinics within Muju County, but there are no private hospitals or clinics in 3 myeon areas.

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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