Taiwan Hospital's Cross-Disciplinary Mission Brings Healthcare to Remote Indigenous Village

Tainan New Eyes Hospital dispatched a multidisciplinary medical team to De Wen village in Pingtung County, Taiwan, to provide essential healthcare services and support to the indigenous community. The initiative, part of the hospital's "New Eyes Jacob Medical Mission," aimed to bridge the urban-rural divide in healthcare access.

The team offered a range of services, including internal medicine, family medicine, orthopedics, traditional Chinese medicine, dentistry, and counseling. Health screenings focused on blood pressure, blood sugar, and grip strength to help residents identify risks for chronic diseases and muscle degeneration. Vice President Chen Wei-li, an orthopedic specialist, personally provided consultations on musculoskeletal issues.

Beyond medical treatments, the mission included health promotion activities like an "Artemisia Stick DIY" workshop, integrating health knowledge into daily life. The hospital also tested remote medical equipment, exploring how technology can overcome geographical barriers to provide more accessible healthcare options for rural residents in the future.

Hospital President Liu Qi-ju stressed that this is not a one-time service but a sustained commitment to the community. The hospital plans to continue collaborating with local churches and community resources, employing diverse approaches such as mobile clinics, health promotion, and smart healthcare to deepen care for the physical and mental well-being of rural residents, upholding the spirit of "medical evangelism."

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Rural healthcare is not a one-time service, but a commitment to accompany the community continuously.