Yangju City to Operate Emergency Medical Service System for 7 Days During Chuseok Holiday to Minimize Gaps in Care

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province will operate an "Emergency Medical Service System for the Chuseok Holiday" for seven days from October 3 to 9 ahead of Chuseok.

Yangju City will operate the "Chuseok Holiday Emergency Medical Service System" for seven days from October 3 to 9 ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Provided by Yangju City

To minimize any gaps in medical care during the holiday period, the city will operate designated hospitals and clinics, as well as pharmacies, on specific dates, including Yangju Yes Hospital, which will provide 24-hour emergency services.

In particular, the following facilities will be available: Yangju Armed Forces Hospital will operate a 24-hour emergency room; Namujeongwon Women’s Hospital will provide obstetric emergency services; and SL Seoul Hospital will offer orthopedic emergency trauma care.

On the day of Chuseok, The Plus 24 Clinic and Duri ENT Clinic will provide regular medical services.

For dialysis patients, The Malgeunnae Internal Medicine Clinic and Yangju Yes Hospital will be available. Additionally, Soneam Health Pharmacy and Cham Sarang Pharmacy will operate as public late-night pharmacies, allowing residents to purchase medications during nighttime hours. However, as operating dates and consultation hours may vary by institution, it is essential to call the facility in advance to confirm.

The Yangju City Public Health Center will operate a situation management team during the holiday period to provide information on the schedules of local medical institutions and pharmacies and to inspect the emergency medical system, aiming to minimize inconvenience for residents.

Information on medical institutions and pharmacies operating during the Chuseok holiday can be found through the Yangju City Public Health Center, the 119 Emergency Situation Management Center, and the Ministry of Health and Welfare Call Center.

Additionally, information on nearby medical institutions and pharmacies can be accessed via the Emergency Medical Portal E-Gen website, the Emergency Medical Information Provision App, and QR codes.

Song Mi-ae, head of the Health Administration Division, stated, "We will do our utmost to thoroughly establish and manage the emergency medical system so that Yangju residents can enjoy a safe and comfortable Chuseok holiday."

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