Typhoon Bawe Forces Hospital Closures in Taichung; Limited Services Offered

Taichung's Tungs'Ai General Hospital announced on Saturday, July 11, that all outpatient services will be suspended due to the approach of Typhoon Bawe. The hospital confirmed that inpatient care, emergency services, surgeries, dialysis, and endoscopic and radiological examinations will continue as normal.

In response to the city's announcement of suspended work and classes, Tungs'Ai General Hospital decided to close its outpatient clinics. However, for patients requiring chronic medication refills, a special "Typhoon Bawe Outpatient Service" will be available at the Wuguang campus emergency room. Registration for this service will be open until 11:30 AM, with check-ins closing at noon. Emergency physicians will assess patients and prescribe up to seven days of medication, with follow-up appointments to be scheduled once normal operations resume.

Kuang Tien General Hospital will also adjust its services. Its Shang-an, Shalu, Dajia, and Tongxiao campuses will offer special internal medicine and surgery outpatient services only in the morning. All afternoon and evening outpatient clinics will be closed. Emergency care, surgeries, inpatient services, examinations, and hemodialysis will operate as usual across all its facilities.

The decision by both hospitals to suspend or limit outpatient services aims to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the typhoon's expected impact. The continued operation of critical care services underscores their commitment to providing essential medical support even under adverse weather conditions.