15 Years of Excellence: For恭 Hospital Earns 45 National Awards for Cross-Disciplinary 'Tobacco and Sugar Management'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- For恭 Memorial Hospital in Miaoli, Taiwan, has received 45 national awards over 15 years for its work in diabetes care and prevention.
- The hospital achieved a continuous 13-year winning streak in the Ministry of Health and Welfare's quality programs, securing the "National Gold Award" this year.
- The hospital has also pioneered a cross-disciplinary "Tobacco and Sugar Management" model, integrating smoking cessation services with diabetes patient management.
For恭 Memorial Hospital in Toufen, Miaoli, has been recognized with 45 national awards over the past 15 years for its dedication to community healthcare and preventive medicine, particularly in diabetes care and health education. The hospital has demonstrated exceptional performance in diabetes management and promotion from 2020 to 2025.
This year, the hospital received the "Academic Research Award" from the ROC Diabetes Educators Association, marking a significant achievement that highlights its comprehensive strength in clinical care and evidence-based medicine. The hospital has maintained a remarkable 13-year winning record in quality programs overseen by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Promotion Administration, culminating in this year's "National Gold Award."
Beyond academic and clinical accolades, the hospital's team has also secured 23 awards in health education and diabetes control competitions. Furthermore, For恭 Memorial Hospital has been at the forefront of community engagement, initiating a unique cross-disciplinary "Tobacco and Sugar Management" model. This innovative approach deeply integrates smoking cessation services with diabetes patient management, earning the hospital the "SNQ National Quality Mark" for five consecutive years.
Hospital Superintendent Li Wen-yuan stated that the 45 awards are a testament to the team's 15 years of diligent effort and cross-sector collaboration. He expressed the hospital's commitment to continuing the introduction of intelligent medical co-care mechanisms to safeguard the health of local residents.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.