Geochang Red Cross Hospital Designated and Operated as 24-Hour Regional Emergency Medical Institution

Geochang Red Cross Hospital.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang County in Gyeongnam has designated Geochang Red Cross Hospital as a regional emergency medical institution starting from the 25th to secure the health rights of residents and improve medical accessibility, operating a 24-hour emergency room.

After returning the emergency room of Seogyeong Hospital on the 2nd, Geochang Red Cross Hospital operated a night clinic, but due to insufficient personnel and equipment, it has now expanded and transitioned to a 24-hour emergency system.

The regional emergency medical institution consists of three dedicated doctors, seven dedicated nurses, and other administrative staff.

Geochang Red Cross Hospital was designated as a regional emergency medical institution by recruiting a general surgery specialist and securing personnel, facilities, and equipment such as pediatric specialists.

Lee Jeong-heon, head of the health center, said, “Geochang Red Cross Hospital was designated as a regional emergency medical institution despite difficult conditions, recognizing its responsibility as a public medical institution and the necessity of emergency medical care,” and added, “We will maintain close and continuous cooperation with related organizations such as the fire station to provide stable 24-hour emergency medical services to residents.”

Geochang Red Cross Hospital plans to work closely with Geochang County Health Center to minimize treatment gaps and activate the community health care service system.

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