To further strengthen the medical security network for elderly care institutions and accurately meet the diverse and personalized health needs of the elderly population, recently, the Tie Meng Gang Township Health Center proactively extended its medical services by forming a dedicated medical service team composed of key personnel from the public health and comprehensive departments. This team visited the rural welfare institution in Tie Meng Gang Township, implementing an innovative model of “health check-ups + education + follow-ups + emergency care” to effectively promote “embedded medical services” and deliver a thoughtful and practical “health package” to the elderly in the institution.
At the event, the medical service team used simple and understandable dialects along with vivid examples to explain basic health knowledge such as reasonable diet, smoking cessation, alcohol limitation, and scientific exercise. They also focused on the seasonal characteristics to explain the daily prevention and control points for chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes, addressing the questions raised by the elderly one by one, helping them establish a scientific health concept and improve their self-health management capabilities.
Subsequently, the medical staff patiently and meticulously measured blood pressure and blood sugar for each elderly person, conducted comprehensive physical examinations including lung and abdominal auscultation, and inquired in detail about their medical history, medication status, and any discomfort symptoms. For issues identified during the check-up, such as high blood pressure and poor blood sugar control, the medical staff provided personalized health guidance on the spot, advising on medication dosages and precautions. For health risks that required further observation, they were promptly recorded, and each elderly person’s health records were updated to ensure accurate and efficient follow-up health services.
“In the past, I had to go to the health center for check-ups, and now that I am older, it is inconvenient to move. The doctors come to my home to measure blood pressure and blood sugar, and they also explain how to take medicine and how to eat. It is really considerate!” said 73-year-old Grandma Tao, holding the hands of the medical staff with a smile on her face, continuously praising this health service as “delivered right to the heart.” Many elderly people on-site also expressed that such home services not only saved them the trouble of traveling but also allowed them to understand their health status in a timely manner, making them feel more secure and at ease.
This “health package” service activity not only brought health and care to the elderly in the welfare institution but also effectively bridged the “last mile” of elderly medical services. Moving forward, the Tie Meng Gang Township Health Center will continue to deepen the “embedded medical service” model, regularly organizing medical teams to enter elderly care institutions, communities, and rural areas to conduct health check-ups, disease screenings, and health education services. They will also strengthen regular collaboration with elderly care institutions to establish a long-term health security mechanism of “regular follow-ups + emergency response,” effectively safeguarding the health of the elderly and ensuring they enjoy a happy old age.
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Source: Tie Meng Gang Township Health Center
Editor: Li Hua
Review: Cheng Jiao
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