Honam University Department of Nursing donated 2 million KRW in development sponsorship funds and 100 blood donation certificates to Chonnam National University Hospital to promote the health of local residents and support the treatment of vulnerable patients. Photo by Chonnam National University Hospital
Chonnam National University Hospital announced on December 17 that the Department of Nursing at Honam University donated 2 million KRW in development sponsorship funds and 100 blood donation certificates to promote the health of local residents and support treatment for vulnerable patients. With this donation, the Honam University Department of Nursing has now contributed a cumulative total of approximately 9 million KRW and around 1,000 blood donation certificates to Chonnam National University Hospital, making a meaningful impact through their ongoing generosity.
The donation ceremony was held on the morning of December 16 in the reception room on the second floor of the administration building at Chonnam National University Hospital. The event was attended by Hospital President Jung Shin, Secretary General Kim Youngmin, Director of External Cooperation Han Jaeyoung, Nursing Director Choi Myungyi, Nursing Education Team Leader Kim Hyunju, as well as Honam University Department of Nursing Chair Ha Yoonju, Professors Moon Jungeun, Lee Yeonhu, and Lee Yoonha, Student Council President Lee Hajung, and other related parties.
Established in 2006, the Department of Nursing at Honam University has achieved outstanding results in the national nursing licensing examination pass rate and employment rate, establishing itself as the leading nursing program in the region. In particular, the department has been at the forefront of fostering a culture of sharing through active social contribution activities. Honam University Department of Nursing has regularly organized medical volunteer work and blood donation drives not only in the Philippines but also throughout the local community, and in recognition of these ongoing efforts, the department has received commendations from the blood bank director.
The more than 900 blood donation certificates that Honam University nursing students have steadily donated over the past 10 years have provided direct support to patients in need of transfusions. In addition, the approximately 9 million KRW raised by students through activities such as flea markets has been used to help cover medical expenses for low-income patients facing financial hardship.
Ha Yoonju, Chair of the Department of Nursing at Honam University, stated, "These valuable sponsorship funds and blood donation certificates, raised by students themselves through volunteer work and flea markets, are the result of practicing the spirit of respect for life and service that nurses should embody. Going forward, the Department of Nursing at Honam University will continue to nurture compassionate and skilled professionals who contribute to the local community."
Jung Shin, President of Chonnam National University Hospital, commented, "The blood donation certificates and development sponsorship funds that Honam University nursing students have consistently contributed over the past 10 years are a moving example of their deep sense of responsibility for sharing life and supporting the local community. In particular, the funds raised through the students' dedication will provide significant help for patients struggling financially."
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