Andong Hospital Connects 'Emergency Medical Artery' to Childcare Services

Agreement Signed with Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center
Enhanced On-site Emergency Response
with Designated Health Care Physicians and Dedicated Hotline

Andong Hospital under the Andong Medical Foundation and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center have established a medical cooperation system to enhance emergency response capabilities at childcare sites.

On July 24, Andong Hospital announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center in a meeting room on the second floor of the hospital, establishing a child emergency medical support system that connects essential pediatric medical care with regional childcare services.

Strengthening Pediatric Emergency Response System in Gyeongbuk Care Sites with Dedicated Health Physicians and Hotline Operation

This agreement aims to enable prompt response to emergencies that may occur at care sites and to reinforce cooperation between medical institutions and childcare organizations to improve child safety.

Under the agreement, Andong Hospital will designate a pediatric specialist as a health care physician to provide medical consultation and operate a dedicated hotline for immediate connection with medical staff in case of an emergency. The hospital also plans to establish an on-site focused medical support system by providing emergency response and first aid training for childcare workers and related staff.

The signing ceremony was attended by Kang Shinyoung, head of pediatrics at Andong Hospital, and Shin Jung-sook, director of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center, along with officials from both institutions. After the ceremony, participants toured key medical facilities such as the pediatric outpatient clinic and the regional emergency medical center to discuss ways to collaborate further.

Shin Jung-sook, director of the Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center, said, "In care settings, the initial response is more important than anything when an emergency occurs. Through this agreement, we have established a collaborative system for quick connection with medical staff, so we expect safety management in the field to improve significantly."

Kang Shinyoung, head of pediatrics at Andong Hospital, stated, "We will continue to provide the necessary medical consultation and emergency response training at care sites to help ensure that children can grow up in a safe environment."

Kang Shinhong, chairperson of Andong Hospital, added, "The role of essential medical hub hospitals is expanding beyond treatment to include emergency medical care, prevention, and community cooperation. We will continue to strengthen collaboration with childcare organizations to build a stronger regional medical safety net."

The Gyeongsangbuk-do Childcare Regional Support Center is an institution established and supported by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and Gyeongsangbuk-do and operated by the Gyeongbuk Institute of Gender Policy Development. The center is responsible for supporting childcare service providers in the province, training workers, managing service quality, and establishing cooperation systems.

Care Field - Full-Scale Linkage with Regional Emergency Medical Services Establishing a Detailed Pediatric Emergency Safety Net
[Photo by Andong Hospital]

Andong Hospital currently operates a 24/7 pediatric care system with eight pediatric specialists and plays a pivotal role in providing essential pediatric medical care in northern Gyeongbuk through its connection with the regional emergency medical center.

The quality of community-based childcare services depends on how swiftly and expertly emergencies can be handled. This agreement is meaningful as it extends the hospital’s medical expertise to care sites, reduces gaps in healthcare, and establishes a regional safety net that links essential pediatric medicine with public childcare. It is expected to serve as a model for medical and care collaboration for child safety in an era of declining birth rates.

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