Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital Receives Gyeonggi Province Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Emergency Medical Quality Improvement

Strengthening Emergency Medical Services through Active Admission of Critical and Emergency Patients and Prompt Response

Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital (Director Song Hyun) received the Gyeonggi Province Governor's Commendation at the 2024 Emergency Medical Quality Improvement Award Ceremony held at Uijeongbu Fire Station on the 15th.

Eulji University Hospital Uijeongbu Office Manager Kim Seon-bae (right) is taking a commemorative photo on the 15th after receiving the 2024 Gyeonggi Province Governor's Commendation for Excellence in Ambulance Quality Improvement from Fire Chief Moon Tae-woong at Uijeongbu Fire Station on behalf of Hospital Director Song Hyun. Photo by Uijeongbu Fire Station

This commendation is awarded to institutions that take the lead in protecting citizens' lives through cooperation with the 119 emergency medical team. Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital was recognized for its contribution to strengthening the emergency medical system in northern Gyeonggi Province by actively accepting severe and emergency patients and responding promptly.

Uijeongbu Eulji University Hospital has established an emergency medical safety net by operating 24-hour emergency care for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, a pediatric emergency room, and two large-scale heliports. It is leading the establishment of a comprehensive medical system responsible for the final treatment of emergency patients by leveraging high-quality personnel and facilities.

Director Song Hyun stated, “We will enhance the response capabilities of paramedics who first attend to patients on site and strengthen communication with 119 in all areas such as hotline establishment, education, and training so that patients can receive specialist care more quickly.”