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Pingtung traditional Chinese medicine clinic closes after director's death; patients mourn

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A well-known traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Pingtung, Taiwan, has ceased operations following the death of its director, Dr. Xu Rongze.
  • The clinic, Yurong Chinese Medicine, announced the immediate closure on its Facebook page, expressing gratitude for patients' trust and support over the years.
  • Patients have expressed shock and sadness, mourning the loss of a skilled physician and sharing personal stories of his effective treatment and compassionate care.

Yurong Chinese Medicine, a prominent traditional Chinese medicine clinic located on Shengli Road in Pingtung City, Taiwan, has abruptly closed its doors following the passing of its director, Dr. Xu Rongze. The clinic announced the immediate cessation of all services, a move that has deeply saddened many local residents.

Our clinic director, Dr. Xu Rongze, has passed away. Yurong Chinese Medicine will cease operations immediately. We thank you for your trust, support, and companionship over the years. Being able to protect everyone's health has always been a cherished and deeply grateful connection.

— Yurong Chinese MedicineAnnouncement of the clinic's closure on Facebook.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, Yurong Chinese Medicine informed patients and their families of Dr. Xu's death and the subsequent closure. The statement read, "Our clinic director, Dr. Xu Rongze, has passed away. Yurong Chinese Medicine will cease operations immediately. We thank you for your trust, support, and companionship over the years. Being able to protect everyone's health has always been a cherished and deeply grateful connection."

Dr. Xu, rest in peace. My stomach issues would not have been fully resolved without you. I am truly grateful.

— NetizenComment on the clinic's Facebook post mourning Dr. Xu.

The clinic also addressed practical matters, stating that information regarding refunds for self-paid services, such as essential oil patches, is being compiled. They promised to notify patients of refund procedures via their Facebook page and phone once the process is complete. The clinic extended its apologies for any inconvenience caused by the closure and reiterated its gratitude for the ongoing support and understanding.

Thank you, doctor. Your medical skills were as brilliant as Hua Tuo himself. Amitabha, rest in peace.

— NetizenComment on the clinic's Facebook post mourning Dr. Xu.

News of Dr. Xu's death and the clinic's closure has prompted an outpouring of grief from patients. Many shared their profound sadness and disbelief on social media. "Dr. Xu, rest in peace. My stomach issues would not have been fully resolved without you. I am truly grateful," one commenter wrote. Another shared, "Thank you, doctor. Your medical skills were as brilliant as Hua Tuo himself. Amitabha, rest in peace." Others lamented the sudden loss of such a dedicated physician, with one patient noting, "How could this happen? Such a good doctor, gone too soon." Many expressed their reliance on Dr. Xu's care, with one patient mentioning, "I had planned to go for acupuncture for my tennis elbow just last week, only to receive this news yesterday. Thank you, Dr. Xu, for your many years of care." The shared sentiments highlight the deep impact Dr. Xu had on his patients' lives and the void his passing leaves in the Pingtung community.

How could this happen? Such a good doctor, gone too soon.

— NetizenComment on the clinic's Facebook post mourning Dr. Xu.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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