Yeosu City Signs Agreement for Dalbit Children's Hospital, Begins Medical Services

Consultations Until 11 p.m. on Weekdays,
Weekend and Holiday Care Provided
Strengthening the Essential Pediatric Medical System

Yeosu City in South Jeolla Province announced that on March 3, it signed an agreement with Chamjoeun Union Clinic and Chamjoeun Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic for the operation of Dalbit Children's Hospital and has officially begun its operations.

This agreement was established to ensure the stable operation of Dalbit Children's Hospital so that pediatric and adolescent patients can receive outpatient care quickly, even during weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Yeosu City signed an agreement on the 3rd with Chamjoeun Union Clinic and Chamjoeun Pediatric Clinic to operate Dalbit Children's Hospital. Photo by Yeosu City

Under the agreement, Chamjoeun Union Clinic and Chamjoeun Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic will extend their consultation hours for pediatric and adolescent patients and will reliably secure and operate the necessary facilities, equipment, and personnel required for operation. The city will provide administrative and financial support necessary to carry out the project.

Dalbit Children's Hospital will operate seven days a week, providing pediatric outpatient care from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends and public holidays.

Chamjoeun Union Clinic will operate from Wednesday to Sunday, while Chamjoeun Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic will be responsible for operations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays, aiming to minimize gaps in medical service.

Additionally, in line with the operation of Dalbit Children's Hospital, two partner pharmacies—365 Iljeongseong Pharmacy and Chamsarang Pharmacy—will participate, establishing a system that allows for convenient preparation and purchase of necessary medications after consultation.

Dalbit Children's Hospital is expected to help reduce emergency room overcrowding and lessen the burden on guardians utilizing medical services, thereby contributing to the expansion of essential pediatric medical infrastructure in the region.

A city official stated, "With this agreement and the full-scale operation of Dalbit Children's Hospital, we have created an environment where children can safely receive care even at night and on holidays," adding, "We will continue to strengthen the essential pediatric medical system and expand citizen-focused healthcare services."

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