Gangwon Province Implements Emergency Medical Response Measures for Chuseok Holiday to Minimize Inconvenience for Residents

Emergency Medical Response Team to Operate from October 3 to 9
Dedicated Managers Assigned for Intensive Oversight

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced on October 1 that it will establish and operate a "Provincial Emergency Medical Response Team" during the Chuseok holiday period (October 3-9) to minimize inconvenience for residents and prevent any gaps in medical services.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Government Building. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government

The Emergency Medical Response Team will cooperate with emergency medical situation rooms in all 18 cities and counties to manage emergency medical situations, inspect the medical system, and monitor emergency medical trends in the province on a daily basis. The team will focus on maintaining a robust emergency medical response system throughout the holiday period.

From October 3 to 9, for a total of seven days, emergency medical situation rooms will be set up and operated in the province and all 18 cities and counties to prepare for emergency patients and disasters. In particular, through initial consultations, patients with minor symptoms will be directed to clinics or hospitals to alleviate emergency room overcrowding.

A dedicated manager will be assigned to each of the province's 27 emergency medical institutions, and a direct hotline will be established to enable rapid on-site response. In addition, the province and city/county-level officials at the rank of section chief have been additionally assigned as managers to four major hospitals, further strengthening the response capacity.

Preparations are also in place for emergency situations involving high-risk pregnant women and newborns.

Direct hotlines have been established with medical institutions specializing in maternal and neonatal care, and the Fire Department will provide the "119 Emergency Transport Service for Pregnant Women and Newborns" throughout the province.

Based on information of pregnant women registered in advance through the Safe Call system, the patient's condition can be assessed before dispatch, allowing for proper preparation and safe transport. In addition, advance reservation services and 24-hour consultation at the Emergency Situation Management Center will be available.

Jung Youngmi, Director of Welfare and Health at Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "By operating the Emergency Medical Response Team during the Chuseok holiday, we will do our utmost to maintain a stable emergency medical system so that both residents and visitors can receive reliable medical services."

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