Uiseong County Public Health Center Wins Excellence Award in Disaster Response Training

Efforts to Protect Residents' Safety Shine on the Front Lines
Uiseong County Public Health Center Rapid Response Team Wins Excellent Award for Realistic Disaster Training

Uiseong County Public Health Center in North Gyeongsang Province won the Excellent Award at the "2025 North Gyeongsang Province Public Health Center Rapid Response Team Tabletop Training Competition" held at the Saemaul Undong Theme Park in Gumi on September 4.

Gyeongbuk Uiseong County Drill Training Excellence Award The sweat that protected the safety of the citizens shone on the field.

This competition was hosted by North Gyeongsang Province and organized by the North Gyeongsang Emergency Medical Support Center and North Gyeongsang Disaster Base Hospital. Public health centers from 24 cities and counties in the province participated to compete in disaster response capabilities.

The event simulated an accident scene with multiple casualties, and teams were evaluated on their ability to set up and operate emergency medical stations, as well as their skills in patient triage and treatment.

The Uiseong County Public Health Center Rapid Response Team, consisting of seven members including Director Lee Sunhee, nurses, and administrative staff, received high praise from the judges for swiftly and accurately carrying out a series of procedures: accident recognition, on-site dispatch, emergency medical station setup, triage, patient treatment and transport, and on-site briefing.

In particular, the team was recognized for their realistic response capabilities, as each member systematically fulfilled their assigned roles.

Kim Jusu, Mayor of Uiseong County, stated, "This award is the result of continuous, realistic training carried out with the conviction to protect the lives and safety of our citizens. We will further strengthen the capabilities of our public health center to ensure swift and accurate responses in future disaster situations."

This achievement by the Uiseong County Public Health Center demonstrates the principle that "training is real action." Although it is a small local health center, it has shown professionalism and responsibility on the front lines of protecting the lives of county residents.

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