Get Metabolic Syndrome Screening on Saturdays Too... Gwangjin-gu Open Health Center Operation

Operated every second Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 12 PM on the 3rd floor of the Health Center
Health checkups including blood pressure, blood tests, and body fat for residents aged 20-64
1:1 personalized health management consultation and follow-up care... Smoking cessation counseling also available

Smoking Cessation Counseling

The Gwangjin District Health Center (District Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) provides metabolic syndrome screenings and smoking cessation counseling services on weekends through the operation of the ‘Open Health Center’.

Metabolic syndrome refers to a condition where risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia appear simultaneously in one person. These diseases can be effectively prevented by early detection and proper management of risk factors through regular health check-ups.

The district operates the ‘Open Health Center’ every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for residents such as office workers and self-employed individuals who find it difficult to visit on weekdays. Any resident aged 20 to 64 who wishes to undergo metabolic syndrome screening can participate by making a reservation via phone at the Gwangjin District Metabolic Syndrome Management Center before visiting.

The screening is conducted by measuring blood pressure, waist circumference, blood tests, and body fat after a basic survey on drinking, smoking, physical activity, and lifestyle habits. Based on the test results, a professional counselor provides personalized one-on-one consultations regarding nutrition and exercise status. Residents classified as high-risk receive systematic health management through regular counseling and nutrition education.

Additionally, the ‘Saturday Smoking Cessation Clinic’ operates on the third floor of the health center every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two smoking cessation counselors are assigned to provide ▲ one-on-one smoking cessation counseling and education ▲ customized smoking cessation aids ▲ nicotine tests ▲ behavioral therapy guidance to help smokers quit cigarettes, which are difficult to quit by willpower alone. Residents wishing to participate in the smoking cessation program can contact the Gwangjin District Health Center Smoking Cessation Clinic.

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin District, said, “We operate the ‘Open Health Center’ for residents who find it difficult to visit on weekdays, so we hope you participate and take care of your health.” He added, “In this era of longevity, we will continuously strive to create a healthy city for all residents through ongoing and diverse health promotion projects.”

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