KMI Korea Medical Institute Supports Free Health Checkups for Families of Fallen Firefighters

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] KMI Korea Medical Institute announced on the 18th that it will provide comprehensive health checkup medical services free of charge to the parents and spouses of firefighters who died in the line of duty.

KMI has been continuing its free health checkup social contribution project for eight years since 2015 to honor the noble achievements of fallen firefighters, boost the morale of firefighters, and support the health maintenance and livelihood stability of the bereaved families.

This year, about 200 people will receive free checkups, and comprehensive health checkups worth approximately 100 million KRW will be conducted at KMI’s seven nationwide screening centers (Gwanghwamun, Yeouido, Gangnam, Suwon, Daegu, Busan, Gwangju) until June 30.

KMI also provides up to 20 million KRW in medical expenses over three years for bereaved family members diagnosed with severe diseases such as cancer based on the health checkup results. Eligible recipients are the parents and spouses of fallen firefighters, and applications can be made to the Korea Firefighters Mutual Aid Association for up to three family members simultaneously, including those who have already undergone screening.

The comprehensive checkup program includes over 90 items such as comprehensive blood tests (liver function, kidney function, lipid metabolism, thyroid function, diabetes, hepatitis, tumor markers, blood disorders, etc.), gastrointestinal examinations (endoscopy, radiography), abdominal ultrasound, chest X-ray, bone density, arteriosclerosis, body composition, electrocardiogram, and gynecological exams (mammography, cervical cancer screening).

Yoon Sun-hee, director of the KMI Social Contribution Committee, said, “We pay tribute to the noble achievements of the fallen firefighters who sacrificed their precious lives to protect the lives of the people, and we will continue to do our best in social contribution projects to honor their achievements and support those left behind.”

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