Opening of Gimhae West Public Health Center... Infectious Diseases, Dementia, and Hygiene Managed Together

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The Seobu Health Center in Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam opened its doors and began operations on the 17th.

About 100 people attended the opening ceremony, including Mayor Hong Taeyong, members of the National Assembly, provincial councilors, city councilors, related agency officials, members of grassroots organizations, and local residents.

Hong Tae-yong, Mayor of Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, is offering congratulations and encouragement at the opening ceremony of the Gimhae West Public Health Center.
[Photo by Gimhae City Hall]

According to the city, the Seobu Health Center will be responsible for public health medical services for 230,000 residents in the western region of Gimhae, including Jangyu, Jinyeong, Jinrye, and Hallim.

With an organization consisting of 3 divisions and 12 teams, the center was upgraded from the previously operated Seobu Health Support Center, which was run at the 'division' level, to a health center with the concept of a 'bureau' to prioritize the needs of western area residents and perform the role of a resident-friendly health center.

On the first floor, a screening clinic was established to build an infectious disease response system; on the second floor, the Health Promotion Division was placed for dementia prevention and customized healthy lifestyle practice projects; and on the third floor, the Hygiene Division was arranged to create an advanced food environment.

Kang Seonhee, Director of Health Management Division, said, “The Seobu Health Center will provide various and advanced services such as proactive responses to new infectious diseases including COVID-19 and resident-centered health promotion projects,” adding, “We will do our best to ensure that citizens can enjoy fair and equal public health medical services regardless of their place of residence.”

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