Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital Successfully Concludes Experiential Education at "Yeongsan River Cultural Festival"

The Jeonnam Provincial Environmental Health Center is explaining the connection between the environment and health to residents through experiential environmental health education at the "2025 Yeongsan River Cultural Festival." Provided by Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital

The Jeonnam Provincial Environmental Health Center at Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital announced on November 18 that it recently conducted experiential education and promotional activities to raise awareness about the connection between the environment and health at the "2025 Yeongsan River Cultural Festival."

The event, hosted by the Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office, was held recently at the Yeongsan River Cultural Center and Seungchon Park, with participation from local organizations related to environment and health.

The Jeonnam Provincial Environmental Health Center prepared a variety of programs to help residents easily understand the relationship between the environment and health.

The main programs included: ▲ distribution of environmental health information materials ▲ nitric oxide (NO) testing and education on managing environmentally induced diseases ▲ provision of basic health services such as blood pressure and blood sugar checks ▲ an atopic dermatitis prevention board game ("Let's Go to the Bijasup Forest") ▲ upcycling bottle cap keyring making and other eco-friendly experiences for children ▲ a survey on environmental health awareness with commemorative gifts. These activities were designed so that participants could experience education, hands-on activities, health screenings, and surveys all in one place.

Participants had the opportunity to recognize the importance of practicing environmental health in daily life and to easily learn related knowledge through the educational and experiential programs.

Park Wonjoo, Director of the Jeonnam Provincial Environmental Health Center and Professor of Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Hwasun Jeonnam National University Hospital, stated, "It was a meaningful time for residents to directly experience and understand the relationship between the environment and health," adding, "We plan to continue our efforts in education, promotion, and research activities to raise awareness of environmental health, expand practical actions in everyday life, and prevent environmentally induced diseases."

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