Damyang-gun Recognized for Achievements in 'Senior Welfare Projects'

Awarded the 'Minister of Health and Welfare Commendation' at the Integrated Medical Care Support Conference

Damyang-gun was recognized for its achievements in promoting various policies to provide care services tailored to local characteristics and recently received a commendation from the Minister of Health and Welfare at the '2024 Integrated Medical Care Support Performance Conference' held at the Seoul Garden Hotel. Photo by Damyang-gun

Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, recently received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award at the '2024 Integrated Medical Care Support Performance Conference' held at the Seoul Garden Hotel, recognizing the achievements of various elderly welfare projects, including the Hyangchon Care initiative.

The county has been implementing various policies to improve the quality of life for the elderly and provide care services tailored to regional characteristics. First, to establish policies suited to local conditions, they directly visited 4,525 care recipients to accurately identify their needs and provided customized services promptly through meetings with cooperating departments and implementing agencies.

Additionally, by newly establishing a dedicated department and adding health personnel to the town and township health centers, they created a system to efficiently provide care services. They also enhanced medical accessibility through outreach medical services such as the pilot project for the Long-term Care Home Medical Center and the Our Village Primary Doctor project.

Alongside this, to strengthen the integrated elderly care model, they operate elderly welfare centers specialized in rehabilitation and care, and provide services such as hospital accompaniment and post-discharge patient care using hometown love funds. Furthermore, they have established a continuous care system through senior guardians and village safety guardians, and created a safe living environment through housing environment improvement projects by the Welfare Mobile Unit.

On the 9th, County Governor Lee Byeong-no stated, “We will continue to expand elderly care services and strive to spread a sustainable integrated care model nationwide. We will do our best to ensure that seniors can live healthy and safe lives,” expressing his gratitude upon receiving the award.

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