Siheung City to Operate Emergency Medical System During Chuseok Holiday... Three Emergency Rooms Open 24 Hours
Designated Medical Facilities and Pharmacies Open from September 24 to 27
Public Health Center to Operate Emergency Situation Room
Siheung City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lim Byung-taek) announced on September 11 that it will operate an emergency medical service system for four days, from September 24 to 27, during the Chuseok holiday in order to minimize inconvenience for citizens due to possible medical service gaps.
Chuseok Emergency Medical Services and Pharmacy Use Information. Provided by Siheung City
View original imageDuring the holiday period, three medical centers—Siwha Hospital, Sincheon Union Hospital, and Central Hospital—will operate emergency rooms 24 hours a day to prepare for potential emergencies. The city has also designated on-call medical facilities and holiday duty pharmacies to support both medical care and the purchase of pharmaceuticals.
Information about open medical facilities and pharmacies can be found on the Emergency Medical Information website (E-Gen), the Siheung City Hall website, and the 'Emergency Medical Information Service' app. Alternatively, citizens may use the QR code on promotional materials or inquire at the Siheung City Public Health Center, the Health and Welfare Call Center (129), the 119 emergency situation management center, and the local government call center (120).
As consultation schedules for each medical institution are subject to change, it is advised to call ahead to confirm availability before visiting.
The Siheung City Public Health Center will also run an emergency care situation room during the holiday period and plans to monitor the operations of on-call medical facilities and holiday duty pharmacies.
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Lee Hyung-jung, head of the Siheung City Public Health Center, said, "We will operate the emergency medical system seamlessly during the Chuseok holiday to ensure that citizens can access the medical services and medicines they need without inconvenience," adding, "If it is not an emergency situation, please check which medical institutions and pharmacies are open and use those first."
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