Taipei City Hospital

Celebration of 23rd Anniversary of Zhong Xiao Branch, Taipei City Hospital Creating a “Healthy, Safe and Happy” Community

By Hung Shi Chi, director of planning, Zhong Xiao Branch

With a view to creating a “Healthy, Safe and Happy” community, Zhong Xiao Branch of the Taipei City Hospital hosted a celebration of its 23rd anniversary at its Community Health Square and the mean time, it co-sponsored with Nangang Community University, Nangang Christian Church of Grace, Grace American School, Second Rescue Battalion of Fire Department of Taipei City Government an exhibition of achievement and carnival.

The celebration activities include dance, music talent show, Karaoke singing contest and raffles while the carnival includes a rich variety of programs such as women health consultation, cancer screening, medical consultation, safe medication  consultation, nutrition consultation, charity auction and fire safety drill. Taking advantage of the anniversary celebration and working with professional community groups help to provide a platform for citizens to learn and involve in health awareness and health management for the betterment of their daily lives.

Apart from exhibitions, the programs also cover charity auction activity with 6 booths provided by Zhong Xiao Branch, 12 booths by Nangang Community University, 2 booths by Christian Church of Grace and one booth from Taiwan Motor Neuton Disease Association. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to underprivileged group. Zhong Xiao Branch also provided free cancer screening service on the day to all citizens who will be able to accumulate points in their Citizen Health Card.

Zhong Xiao Branch has served the people in Nangang and Nehu community for more than 23 years. To provide quality medical service is the primary goal of the branch. The branch will continue to be a good neighbor to the communities and to provide the quality medical service so as to be the custodian of their health paving a path to creating a health community together.