Jeonnam National University Hospital Wins Excellence Award in Saessak Guardian Hospital Best Practices Contest

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Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on September 14 that it received the Director’s Award (Excellence Award) from the National Center for the Rights of the Child in the “2025 Saessak Guardian Hospital Best Practices Contest.” This award recognizes the hospital’s outstanding role as a designated child abuse response medical institution, particularly in protecting and providing medical support to child victims.

Hosted by the National Center for the Rights of the Child, this contest targeted 17 Saessak Guardian Hospitals nationwide, aiming to discover and share achievements in areas such as medical support and consultation cases, as well as examples of cooperation within the child abuse response system.

The Child Protection Committee at Jeonnam National University Hospital was highly praised in the contest for its specialized medical support and consultation for child abuse victims, as well as for establishing an effective cooperative network with related organizations in the local community. The award-winning cases will be compiled into a best practices booklet and distributed to Saessak Guardian Hospitals and related institutions nationwide, serving as exemplary models for responding to child abuse.

As a designated Saessak Guardian Hospital, Jeonnam National University Hospital has established a one-stop support system that covers everything from initial diagnosis and treatment to psychological counseling for child victims. In particular, the hospital plays a significant role in helping child abuse victims recover and in creating a safe protective environment through close cooperation with local child protection agencies, the police, and local governments.

President Jung Shin stated, "We are very pleased that this award recognizes our hospital’s contribution to child protection in the local community," adding, "We will continue to mobilize all of the hospital’s resources to ensure that child abuse victims can recover their health and dream of a brighter future."

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