Vinh Traffic Hospital: Performed 58,980 medical examinations

(Baonghean) -Thanks to proactive application of scientific technology, modern equipment and deployment of new techniques across the line, Vinh Transport Hospital has become a trusted medical examination and treatment address for the people.

In 2017, with the timely attention and support of all levels and sectors and the hospital's efforts, a total of 58,980 medical examinations and inpatient treatments were performed for 8,208 patients for 75,054 days; 24,211 X-rays; 14,059 electrocardiograms; 1,408 surgeries...

Ultrasound of the heart and blood vessels at Vinh Transport Hospital. Photo: Hoang Vinh

In 2017, Vinh Transport Hospital invested in and put into use a new generation of bone density measuring machine, HDF - ONELINE blood filter machine... and from November 1, 2017, applied the health insurance medical examination and treatment line for people.

At the hospital, approximately 20,000 safe dialysis cases are performed each year. Cooperating with the Central Eye Hospital to continue performing Phaco surgery for 20 patients/month (Nghe An and Ha Tinh areas). Transferring techniques from the Central Cancer Hospital to perform early diagnosis of cervical cancer. Cooperating with the Prenatal Diagnosis Center of the Central Obstetrics Hospital to perform prenatal screening tests...

In order to carry out epidemic prevention and control and preventive medicine, the Hospital propagates to 100% of staff, patients and patients' relatives to follow the instructions of the Ministry of Health on measures to prevent and control acute diarrhea, dengue fever, dengue hemorrhagic fever, H5N1 and H1N1.

The hospital has been proactive in epidemic prevention, established a Steering Committee for the prevention of dangerous epidemics and an epidemic prevention team, arranged an isolation and treatment area with full medical equipment, medicine, infusion, and a 24/7 hotline. Timely handling and effective emergency treatment of cases of acute diarrhea and dengue fever at the hospital have contributed significantly to the epidemic prevention and control work in Vinh city.

Hoang Vinh