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South Korea to Deploy AI Across Public Health Centers and Ambulances to Close Care Gaps

South Korea to Deploy AI Across Public Health Centers and Ambulances to Close Care Gaps

Artificial intelligence tools that assist in interpreting X-ray images and drafting clinical notes will soon be deployed to public health centers in...
Emergency Medical Hubs Expanded to 53 Nationwide to Close Critical Care Gaps

Emergency Medical Hubs Expanded to 53 Nationwide to Close Critical Care Gaps

The number of regional emergency medical centers in South Korea will expand from 44 to 53, marked by a targeted effort to boost critical care...
'Lives Before Profits': Dongsan Medical Center’s 127-Year Legacy Drives Blueprint for Regional Healthcare Safety Net

'Lives Before Profits': Dongsan Medical Center’s 127-Year Legacy Drives Blueprint for Regional Healthcare Safety Net

“Emergency care and treatment for high-risk mothers and newborns are not profitable. But they are areas someone must...
From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER

From Elite Specialist to Small-Town Generalist: The 73-Year-Old Doctor Guarding Sokcho’s ER

In Sokcho, the northernmost city in South Korea, a unique scene unfolds daily at the local hospital.
“Do pharmacies stay open on holidays, too?” A checklist for foreigners

“Do pharmacies stay open on holidays, too?” A checklist for foreigners

One of the things foreign visitors to South Korea are often amazed by is that they can get medicine even on weekends or...
Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs

Extreme Heat Heightens Arrhythmia Risk: Palpitations and Fainting Serve as Crucial Warning Signs

As nationwide heat waves send daily temperatures topping 40 degrees Celsius, emergency rooms are treating a surge in...

"Can I Get TAVI, Too?": 11 Key Questions to Ask Before an Aortic Valve Procedure

Many patients with severe aortic valve stenosis delay treatment out of fear of open-heart surgery.
Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Earns 11th Straight Top Rating for Acute Stroke Care

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital Earns 11th Straight Top Rating for Acute Stroke Care

Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital announced on August 3 that it received the top Grade 1 rating in the Health...
Inha University Hospital Earns Perfect Score in Acute Stroke Evaluation, Securing Top Grade for 11th Straight Time

Inha University Hospital Earns Perfect Score in Acute Stroke Evaluation, Securing Top Grade for 11th Straight Time

Inha University Hospital posted a perfect score of 100 in a national assessment of acute stroke care, securing the...
High Timely Treatment Rate for Hemorrhagic Stroke Masks Capability Gap Among Hospitals

High Timely Treatment Rate for Hemorrhagic Stroke Masks Capability Gap Among Hospitals

The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service has added hemorrhagic stroke to its annual evaluation—which previously...