Grade III-A Facility Combines Traditional Medicine with Modern Management
ANSHAN, China – Anshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, established in 1990 and upgraded to national Grade III-A status in 1997, has become a model institution showcasing how cultural integration can transform healthcare delivery, hospital officials announced this week.
Institutional Overview
| Campus | Year Established | Area (sqm) |
|---|---|---|
| Main Campus | 1990 | 27,000 |
| Branch Campus | 2018 | 8,270 |
The 46,000 sqm facility serves as:
- National TCM Physician Practical Skills Examination Base
- National TCM Resident Standardization Training Base
- Liaoning TCM Health Industry Base
- Affiliated Hospital of Liaoning University of TCM
Cultural Integration Strategy
The hospital’s innovative “Four Cultures” system combines:
- Party-building Culture: Political guidance through leadership groups and propaganda teams
- TCM Culture: Architectural elements and symbols featuring yin-yang motifs
- Service Culture: Streamlined processes including weekend clinics and green channels
- Staff Culture: Employee development programs and wellness activities
Clinical Innovations
The hospital has developed specialized centers offering:
- Acupuncture and moxibustion therapies
- Thunder-fire moxibustion
- Pediatric Tui Na massage
- Herbal iontophoresis
- Traditional ointment formulations
Patient-Centered Services
Recent service enhancements include:
| Initiative | Impact |
|---|---|
| One-stop outpatient center | Reduced wait times by 40% |
| 3-day free follow-up registration | Improved continuity of care |
| Herbal decoction mailing | Enhanced convenience |
Staff Development
The hospital prioritizes employee wellbeing through:
- Annual health checkups
- Festival celebrations
- Tai Chi morning exercises
- Regular democratic meetings
- Reading and sports activities
Recognition and Impact
The hospital has earned multiple honors including:
- National Advanced Health Collective
- Liaoning Provincial Civilized Unit
- Anshan “Famous Hospital” designation
“Our integrated approach demonstrates how traditional medical wisdom and modern management can combine to serve patients better,” said a hospital spokesperson. “The cultural foundation supports our clinical excellence.”
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