Sungju Public Health Center Rated 'Top Institution' by North Gyeongsang Province and Ministry of Health and Welfare... Excels in Cardiovascular and Integrated Health Management

Achieving a 'Triple Crown' with Three Consecutive Years of Top Honors in Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Health in North Gyeongsang Province
Recognized as the Top Institution in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Integrated Health Promotion Program and as an Excellent Institution in the North Gyeongsang Province Healthy Village Project

Sungju County Public Health Center (Director Park Gilsook) is gaining nationwide attention beyond North Gyeongsang Province with its 'customized health companion' strategy, which has become deeply embedded in the lives of local residents.

Following its achievement of the top award for three consecutive years (2023-2025) in the North Gyeongsang Province Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Prevention and Management Program Evaluation, the center also received the overall top institution award in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Integrated Health Promotion Program Evaluation, and was selected as an excellent institution for the 2025 North Gyeongsang Province Healthy Village Project, achieving a 'triple crown' of accolades.

Sungju Public Health Center is recognized for reflecting the characteristics and on-site conditions of county residents, and for aiming to go beyond simple service provision to become a 'walking companion' alongside residents. In particular, it has focused on addressing health inequities among elderly people in medically underserved areas.

In addition, the center has reduced health disparities by offering remote education through smart studios linked to senior centers and by operating integrated health promotion programs that visit vulnerable villages without smart senior centers.

Furthermore, the center flexibly adjusted its programs in response to feedback from the field that 'it is difficult for the elderly to exercise for long periods.' It also promptly implemented a 'hypertension self-management program' in villages with high hypertension prevalence, earning high marks for its field-oriented and strategic response.

Sungju County has made significant contributions to increasing voluntary physical activity among residents by continuously creating an environment that enables people to manage their health naturally in daily life. This has been achieved through projects such as establishing park golf courses in 10 towns and townships, and creating walking trails utilizing existing infrastructure, including Seongbaksupgil, the area along the Icheon Stream, Daheung 2-ri Hwangtogil in Sungju-eup, and the trail around Sungju Lake, all under resident leadership.

The Healthy Village Project in Chojon-myeon, where residents take the initiative in managing their own health, was also selected as an excellent institution. This outcome is attributed to key drivers such as reflecting residents’ opinions in projects like 'Making Chojon-myeon Joint-Healthy,' 'Laughter-Filled Singing Classes,' walking clubs, caring for elderly people living alone in the community, and running self-help groups, all of which have established a resident-led culture of health management.

Director Park Gilsook stated, "This achievement is the result of the active participation of Sungju residents and the dedicated efforts of our staff," adding, "We will continue to strengthen services such as one-on-one personalized counseling and oral health management for people with disabilities, to provide inclusive health promotion services that reach marginalized groups and contribute to extending the healthy lifespan of our residents."

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