1953
Dr. Signe Berg, a missionary from the American Covenant Church founded Bethesda Clinic with the belief "Go where there is a need," starting the pioneering work of medical care and evangelism.

1956
The clinic was taken over by the Norwegian Mission Alliance and renamed Christian Clinic, initiating mountain patrol medical services and treatment for leprosy patients and children with tuberculosis.
In October, surgical missionary Dr. Kristoffor Fotland came to Pingtung to participate in the clinic's medical work.

1957
March marked the commencement of mountain mobile medical services.

1958
To treat tuberculosis in children, Dr. Olav Bjorgaas constructed a makeshift wooden house outside the Ren'ai Road dormitory in August. Norwegian Mission Alliance missionaries Oddvar Aarstad and Margot Aarstad came to assist with tuberculosis ward work.

1959
Missionary physicians dedicated their time to treating patients during Taiwan's polio outbreak.
In August, polio specialist Dr. Burgess and physical therapist Miss Isham from New York, USA, came to the clinic to conduct polio corrective surgery and physical therapy.

1960
In September, the Christian American Covenant Church donated land on Dalian Road, with the purchase funds donated by Ms. Mildred Nordlund, from a foundation established after her sister was killed in the Boxer Rebellion.
In November, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Children's Sanatorium was held. The first floor was dedicated to polio patients, and the second floor was for children with tuberculosis.

1961
The Children's Sanatorium was completed and opened, treating children with polio and tuberculosis.

1962
Imported the Sabin vaccine from the USA to vaccinate 4,000 children in Pingtung for free, marking Taiwan's first large-scale polio vaccination.
In April, construction of the third ward began.
The third ward was finished and dedicated to treating children with polio in June. Taiwan's first widespread polio vaccination program took place that year when 4,000 children in Pingtung received free vaccinations thanks to the import of the Sabin vaccine.
In November, the groundbreaking ceremony for the medical building was held.

1963
A brace factory was established to manufacture braces for children with polio sequelae. Cooperated with Ren'ai Elementary School in Pingtung City to establish a special class for children with physical disabilities, marking a new chapter in special education.
In April, Dr. Bjorgaas assisted Sister Yao-min Xu of Pingtung Covenant Church in founding the Children's Home for Children with Polio, accommodating children with post-polio sequelae after hospital discharge, and solving their accommodation and education problems.
In September, the clinic moved to the newly constructed medical building at No. 60 Dalian Road and was officially renamed "Christian Hospital," with Dr. Fotland as the hospital superintendent.

1964
Established as a private Christian hospital in Pingtung County.

In March, First Lady Chiang Soong Mei-ling visited the Home for Children with Polio at No. 183 Zhonghua Road, offering encouragement. In-service training for the assistant nurse training program began.
In May, Norwegian Mission Alliance missionary Miss An-nian Ou came to the hospital to assist with nursing work.

1965
In July, the Department of Physical Therapy was established, and it began providing physical therapy for other patients in addition to those with polio.

1968
Dr. Fotland was awarded the "Spirit of Service" medal by President Chiang Kai-shek.
In July, the dedication service for the new X-ray room and administrative office was held, with funds for the new X-ray room and administrative building raised by Dr. Signe Berg.

1969
In March, free treatment for kids with polio aftereffects in the Kinmen combat zone was made possible through a partnership with the Christian Children's Fund and the General Association of Chinese Relief.

1970
Dr. Signe Berg became the hospital superintendent.

1972
In February, Alta Kaufman, a graduate of the University of Michigan's Department of Physical Therapy, joined the hospital for two years as an independent missionary.
In May, the construction of the pharmacy building began. Norwegian Mission Alliance missionary Miss Inger Marie Moen came to the hospital to take charge of nursing.
In October, the Department of Physical Therapy established a training class, enrolling ten high school graduates for a one-year course.

1973
In January, Norwegian Mission Alliance missionary Mr. Jie Shi-lan became the hospital superintendent.
In February, the pharmacy department was established and equipment was purchased to manufacture six types of drugs.
The graduation ceremony for the physical therapy training class took place in October.

1974
Finnish Lutheran missionary and pharmacist, Mr. Esko Mikkola, came to assist with the work of the pharmacy department.

1975 Invited American orthopedic experts to demonstrate and guide scoliosis surgery, beginning spinal correction work for polio patients.
In January, a Norwegian Mission Alliance missionary, Miss Kari Joten, came to take charge of nursing.
In July, it became one of the eight spinal correction centers in the world.

1976
In July, the Children's Sanatorium, Department of Physical Therapy, and brace factory were merged into the "Spinal Correction and Rehabilitation Center."

1977
In April, bedside teaching for junior high and elementary school students undergoing inpatient treatment for scoliosis was implemented.
In July, we began operations for labor insurance outpatient services.
In November, we began operations for labor insurance inpatient services.

1978
In February, the Taiwan Provincial Social Affairs Department and the Pingtung County Government jointly allocated NT$1 million to assist with the construction costs of the first and two-fifths of the second floor of the new brace and prosthetic factory building, which commenced in February.
July: Norwegian Mission Alliance missionaries Dr. Olav Holen and Dr. Berit Holen came to the hospital, with Dr. Olav Holen in charge of mountain mobile medical care work.
September: Established the Cerebral Palsy Ward, the first institution in Taiwan to provide inpatient treatment for children with cerebral palsy.

1979
February: Completed all construction work on the second floor of the pharmacy department.
June: Mr. Judd Nelson, a Christian brother from the USA, came to the hospital twice a week from Chiayi to establish the "Anke Wheelchair Clinic," responsible for repairing wheelchairs for patients until his passing on October 22, 1982.
September: Miss Inger Muller, a senior special education teacher with 30 years of experience teaching at a Norwegian cerebral palsy school, came to the hospital to assist with the education of children with cerebral palsy.

1980
February: Collaborated with Yunlin County Government on the Yunlin County Spinal Correction Plan, with our hospital staff conducting initial screenings in the county.

1981
July: The obstetrics and gynecology department formally separated from the surgery department and was established as an independent department; the additional two-fifths of the second floor of the brace factory were completed.

1982
July: Converted the second ward of the Children's Sanatorium into what is now the rehabilitation ward.
September: The Chinese Christian Medical Mission and the Norwegian Mission Alliance jointly took over the operation and management of the hospital.
December: Started special outpatient clinics, inviting specialists from various provinces to serve patients in the Pingtung area.

1983
January: Collaborated with World Vision to conduct health examinations in four mountain villages.
February: Began monthly psychiatric outpatient clinics, with Christian psychiatrists rotating as hosts; established the Evangelism Committee to promote gospel ministry along with the hospital chaplaincy.
April: Expanded evening outpatient services, opening clinics all day from Monday to Saturday; the expansion of the internal medicine intensive care unit and emergency center was completed and put into use.

1984
January: Signed a contract with the Civil Servant Insurance Office to become a designated hospital for civil servant insurance.
June: Collaborated with the Veterans General Hospital to run special cardiology clinics, with cardiologists from the Veterans General Hospital regularly visiting Pingtung to see patients, and a special psychiatric clinic was also set up.
September: Signed an agreement with Meiho Nursing Junior College to accept its nursing students for internships.

1985
Renamed the hospital as the Pingtung Christian Hospital.

1986
April: The board approved the hospital's short-, medium-, and long-term development plans.
July: Signed a medical cooperation agreement with Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital.

1987
March: The groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the new construction project was held.  
July: Established the Neonatal Intensive Care Center.

1988
March: Evaluated as a regional general hospital.

1989
January: Construction of the wastewater treatment plant began.
April: The obstetrics and gynecology department launched a special infertility clinic.
September: The Han Wei Memorial Building was inaugurated, establishing adult and preterm infant intensive care units.

1990
April: Signed a mutual support agreement with Hengchun Christian Hospital.
June: Signed a medical cooperation agreement with the National Cheng Kung University Hospital.

1991
Ji-mei Li and A-feng Dao were awarded the second "Medical Contribution Award."
March: Participated in the national hospital accreditation and was evaluated as a regional general hospital.
May: signed an agreement with the Pingtung County Nurses Association to cooperate in providing home nursing services.
July: Signed an agreement with the Tzu Hui Nursing School to accept its nursing students for internships.
August: Minister of the Department of Health Promotion Po-ya Chang and several Department of Health Promotion officials visited the hospital for inspection and guidance, providing much encouragement to the fellows of the hospital.

1992
January: Launched the ophthalmology department.
February: Received a subsidy of NT$1,187,000 from the Department of Health Promotion for the rehabilitation department's equipment; signed a medical subsidy agreement with the Premature Baby Foundation.
September: Signed a mutual support agreement with Victory Home; signed a medical cooperation agreement with the Tainan Sin-Lau Christian Hospital, with Dr. Zhu-wen Guo, director of their rehabilitation department, regularly supporting our hospital.

1993
January: The Pingtung County Government signed a contract with our hospital, entrusting us with the responsibility of conducting disability assessments.
June: Signed an agreement with Tajen Pharmacy Institute to accept their nursing students for internships.

1994
Passed accreditation as a regional general hospital.
September: Approved by the authorities to establish home nursing care.
December: Received a subsidy of NT$710,000 from the Department of Health Promotion to improve accessible medical treatment spaces.

1995
Accredited as a Pediatrics Residency Training Hospital; established four hospice care beds in the internal medicine ward.
March: The dormitory building was put into use.
April: Recognized by the Department of Health Promotion and the Council of Labor Affairs as a hospital with the capability to conduct special medical examinations.
September: Added 48 hospital beds.
December: Added neurology and other departments, increasing the number of medical departments to 13.

January
The neurology department implemented EEG and EMG examinations.

March
The first stage of the staff retreat was held at Tsou Ma Lai Farm from June 29 to 31.

May
Provided adult preventive medical care services under National Health Insurance every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Occupational Safety Office set up an "Occupational Safety Office Opinion Box" on the second floor of the medical building.
Accredited a regional teaching hospital.

May 3: The library in the basement of the Han Wei Building was relocated to the reception room of the superintendent dormitory.
May 10: The management of the medicine storeroom was handed over to the Supplies Section.

June
June 9: Held the second board meeting.
June 26: Held the first expansion committee meeting.

July
Established a pain acupuncture department, with attending physician Dr. Choo-aun Neoh emphasizing the treatment of pain through trigger zone activation.

August
August 12: Inauguration ceremony of the Shock Wave Lithotripsy Center.

October
October 25-27: The 1996 National Medical Workers Retreat was hosted by the Christian Medical Mission and Pingtung Christian Hospital.

January
January 1: Established the Medical Mission Center.
January 17: The groundbreaking and gratitude ceremony for the third phase of the expansion project was held.

February
February 21: Established the Discharge Preparation Service Committee.

March
Established a "Cancer Pain Emergency Clinic" every morning and afternoon from Monday to Friday.
The public health team set up a consultation service hotline to provide health information and nursing guidance to the public.

April
Norwegian missionary doctors Kristoffor Fotland and Olav Bjørgaas, and Finnish director of the nursing department Kari Joten received the 7th Medical Contribution Award.

June
June 1: The gastroenterology department's newly purchased Pingtung's first thermal probe hemostatic machine and third-generation electronic endoscope were put into use.

July
July 8: The social workers office established a patient complaint hotline.
July 15: The pathology department began offering cost-effective and rapid pathology diagnosis services to medical institutions in Pingtung City and County.
July 17: Implemented the use of electronic mail (EXCHANGE) for document processing within hospital units, gradually replacing the traditional method of handling documents.

September
September 1: The hospital superintendent handover ceremony took place, with outgoing superintendent Chi-kin Lan handing over the seal to incoming superintendent Chaur-ren Tsai under the supervision of Chairman Kan Liu.
September 2: Former Minister of the Department of Health Promotion, Po-ya Chang and Manager Zhe Jiang of the Kaohsiung-Pingtung branch of the National Health Insurance Bureau visited the hospital. Started long-term mission work in Wa State. The Luke Outpatient Building was inaugurated, with a thanksgiving service held.

November
November 1: The obstetrics and gynecology department added a special clinic, the pain department added three special clinics, and the ophthalmology department added two special clinics.
November 3: Selected as an outstanding unit for promoting labor safety and health in 1996 and awarded a plaque for "Outstanding Achievement in Promoting Labor Safety and Health Work" by the Council of Labor Affairs.

January
Established the first hearing treatment center in Pingtung area; inaugurated the postpartum care center.

February
The Orthopedics Department launched the "Osteoporosis Clinic," the Urology Department launched the "Sexual Function Clinic," and the Community Health Department launched the "Home Postpartum Care" service.
February 8: Certified as a training hospital for family medicine specialists.

March
March 4: Regional teaching hospital accreditation.
March 13: The Palliative Care Team held the first "Palliative Memorial Service" for deceased patients and their families in the sixth-floor assembly hall.
March 31: Certified as a training hospital for pediatric specialists.

April
April 19: New maternity ward of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department was completed and a presentation of achievements was held.

May
Upgraded to a regional hospital after passing the Department of Health Promotion hospital accreditation.

June
June 12: The "46th Anniversary and Inauguration of the New Medical Building" ribbon-cutting ceremony was held. The five medical buildings are: Luke (outpatient), Mark (medical affairs), John (inpatient), Matthew (administration), and Han Wei (emergency). Launched medical mission work in Kyrgyzstan.

July
First to perform open-heart surgery and established a catheterization laboratory in Pingtung, fulfilling the wish for local residents to receive medical treatment without crossing the Gaoping River.

August
August 30: Held a fundraising bazaar for the Wa State medical mission in the outpatient hall.

September
September 8: Deputy Director Mau-hwa Lee of the Department of Health Promotion's Bureau of Medical Affairs, along with two others, inspected hospital operations.
September 9: After evaluating the "home treatment services" in the psychiatry department, Deputy Superintendents Kuan-hong Yang and Ming-chao Chen and Community Director Yu-jun Li of Kaohsiung Municipal Kai-Syuan Psychiatric Hospital granted the hospital the qualification to execute these services.
September 22: Deputy Superintendent Yau-jiunn Lee led a 17-member medical rescue team in cooperation with the Pingtung County Health Bureau and the fire department to support the 921 earthquake disaster area in Puli. After this initial team, a continuous rotation of medical personnel was dispatched until October 1st.

October
October 27: The Obstetrics and Gynecology Reproductive Center passed its accreditation. Short-term mission work was officially launched in Yangon, Myanmar.

November
First hospital in Pingtung County to implement the IDS program, maintaining the most service areas in Pingtung County, totaling four areas.

November 22-26: Held an "Art for Charity Sale" in the first-floor lobby, themed "Care and Love, Our Contribution," to raise awareness of the significance of palliative care. Indigenous artist Qi-cun Lu donated sixty-six paintings for the charity sale, with proceeds going to the Palliative Care Fund.

January
January 3: The Pingtung City shuttle service was launched, making it easier for people who have trouble getting to the hospital to get there. The service departs from the hospital daily at 8:00 a.m. and makes five stops.
January 8: The "Weekend Emergency Medical Support for Wutai Township" project was initiated. Every Saturday and Sunday, doctors and nurses are stationed at the Wutai Health Center to fill in the gaps in medical services in the mountain areas.

February
February 21: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Department was established.
February 24: The official start of traditional Chinese medicine patient appointments; a thanksgiving service was held.

March
Established the "Assisted Reproductive Medicine Center" and the "Medical Imaging Diagnostic Center" and undertook the Pingtung City overall community health development.
March 1: Collaborated with the National Health Insurance Bureau on the "Medical Benefits Improvement Project for Mountain Townships," starting with a trial in Wutai Township.
March 4: The accreditation for hospitals with the capability to hold orthopedic specialist training.
March 7: The hospital was inspected and guidelined by the Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT).

April
April 1: Collaborated with the National Health Insurance Bureau on the "Medical Benefits Efficiency Improvement Project for Mountain Townships," starting with a trial in Sandimen Township. Pediatrics department accreditation for hospitals with the capability to hold specialist training.
April 10: The Ruiguang Branch began operations, with the Internal Medicine and Family Medicine departments taking the lead in serving the public.
April 27: Gratitude service for the opening of the second dialysis center.

May
A second delegation of diakonia visited Norway for study and exchange, including Kan Liu, Zhao-ming Jian, Te-sung Zhuo, Jia-rong Wu, Ya-fang Huang, Xing-yi Jing, Yu-hui Du, Shu-ming Chen, Chaur-ren Tsai, Ai-mei Wei, Feng-ling Sun, Wen-xie Huang, totaling 12 medical and administrative personnel.

May 18: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau held an agreement signing press conference for the collaboration with the National Health Insurance Bureau, Wutai, and Sandimen to improve the quality of mountain medical care and enhance the overall efficiency of National Health Insurance.

June
June 1: The respiratory therapy ward was relocated to the Ruiguang Branch. To raise funds for hospice care and educate the public about its significance, June was designated as "Hospice Month."
June 5: A series of promotional activities were launched.

July
July 13: A welcome event titled "Humble Foot Washing, Loving Medical Service" was held in the outpatient hall for the arrival of new doctors in July. The hospital superintendent personally bent down to wash the feet of the new doctors, encouraging mutual humility in serving patients.
 

August
August 12: A breastfeeding room was established.
August 14-18 To raise funds for medical facility expansion, a "charity sale for Wa State" was held in the outpatient hall.
August 28: A press conference was held at the Taipei’s Westin for the "Xue Wei's Charismatic Classical Music Concert for Spreading Love in Taiwan 2000," organized by the concert producer and Xue Wei to raise funds for the hospital's medical development fund.
August 29: A charity hairstyle show titled "Building New Hope for Medical Care under Dawu Mountain" was held at the Eslite Bookstore Banqiao branch, organized by Golden Gloria Enterprise Co., Ltd. to raise funds for the hospital's medical development fund.

September
September 2: The Pingtung City Community Health Promotion Center, hosted by the hospital, held its establishment ceremony at the plaza in front of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
September 11: The "Charismatic Classical Music Concert for Spreading Love in Taiwan" concert, planned by Jing Shi Cultural Studio to raise funds for the hospital's expansion, was held at the National Concert Hall in Taipei for two days, featuring violinist Xue Wei.

October
October 6: The Taiwan Academy of Hospice Palliative Medicine visited the hospice "House of Love" for accreditation and guidance.
October 13: Thanksgiving service and press conference for the inauguration of the peritoneal dialysis unit.
October 17: The North American medical team of the Christian Medical Mission visited the hospital for a week-long tour.
October 18: The "Weight Loss Special Clinic" was established by the Ruiguang Branch, which is led by family medicine doctors. The clinic combines dietary guidance from nutritionists, acupuncture from traditional Chinese medicine doctors, and exercise from rehabilitation departments. It offers personalized weight loss plans and provides a free gym for patients.

November
November 1: The deputy superintendent and nursing staff of the Norwegian diakonia hospital visited the hospital and shared courses on "Advanced New Century Service Concepts for Volunteer Work" and "A Brief History of Norwegian Christian Hospitals over Two Hundred Years" with the hospital's medical and administrative fellows. The free parking lot on Huaer Street was opened.
November 8: The hospital introduced nuclear medicine and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment, combined with the radiology department, creating the Medical Imaging Center, inaugurated by Pingtung County Commissioner Jia-chyuan Su.
November 30: In recognition of the institution's efforts to promote employment for people with disabilities, the hospital was awarded the 18th Golden Exhibition Awards by the Ministry of Labor. The hospital was also honored with the first-place award for private institutions purchasing sheltered workshop products, with annual purchases exceeding ten million dollars.

January
January 16: The 156th Academic Lecture Meeting of the Taiwan Pediatric Association was held at the hospital's assembly hall.
January 11: The hospital organized a discussion meeting between Gaoshu Township Nursing Home, local residents, and the local health center.

February
February 9-14: Charity sales of Valentine's Day Ferrero Rocher bouquets were staged in the outpatient hall as part of the "Elves of Love · Golden Stories" campaign to raise funds for the expansion of the hospital.

March
The hospice ward passed the evaluation and approval of the Executive Yuan Department of Health, the Taiwan Academy of Hospice Palliative Medicine, and the National Health Insurance Bureau, becoming the only institution in the county that meets the standards to provide humane care for terminal cancer patients. It also established the first and only breast cancer support group in Pingtung, the Beautiful Life Club.

March 22: The Early Treatment Joint Evaluation Center for Developmentally Delayed Children in Pingtung County was established at the hospital. The unveiling ceremony was held in the presence of the Director-General of the County Public Health Bureau, Mr. Qi-jie Kang, and the hospital's chairmen.

April
April 18: The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department launched a special care project for puerperae, providing specially prepared chicken soup by traditional Chinese medicine doctors for postpartum recovery.

May
May 1: The first test-tube baby assisted by the Artificial Reproductive Medicine Center was born.
May 19: The first breast cancer support group in Pingtung, the Beautiful Life Club was established at the hospital.
May 20: The Medical Missionary Department won the Group Medical Contribution Award from the Department of Health Promotion this year and held a gratitude service.

June
June 4-30: The "Heart-to-Heart · Hope for Heart—Cardiac Care Month" series of events were launched.
June 28: The Open Heart Group, established for two years, presented a commemorative gold medal to Mr. Lin, the hundredth patient, before his discharge, wishing him a prosperous "new heart." The family also presented an "Excellence in Medical Skills" shield to Director Chaur-ren Tsai and Dr. Si-shan Fan of the Cardiac Surgery Department.

July
The hospital passed the accreditation of the Department of Health Promotion and was upgraded to a regional teaching hospital. The Overseas Medical Missionary Department won the 11th Group Medical Contribution Award.

October
October 30: The nursing home affiliated with Gaoshu Township Health Center, managed by the hospital, was grandly opened.

November
November 5: To deepen diabetes education in the community, twelve diabetic patients were recruited as volunteers. The superintendent crowned these volunteers as "sweet angels," encouraging them to share and promote correct diabetes knowledge as diabetics. This coronation ceremony also kicked off the series of events for the November "Diabetes Prevention and Promotion Month."

November 19: To strengthen the medical and health care knowledge and social welfare awareness of indigenous elders, the hospital, together with the Chen Decheng Social Welfare Foundation and the Pingtung County Government, jointly organized the "Majia Township Elderly Medical Care and Disability Welfare Promotion" at the Beiye Community in Majia Township.
November 14: A seminar on gender issues in schools and the results presentation of the Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Penghu Youth Health Care Network were held.

December
December 8: The Executive Yuan's Department of Health Promotion's Bureau of Health designated the "Kaohsiung and Pintung Area Adolescent Health Center" to be undertaken by the hospital, and an unveiling ceremony was held.
December 20: The Cardiac Care Team held the "Banquet for the Heart" concert and calligraphy exhibition, kicking off the "Caring for You, Heart, and Soul" Cardiac Care Month series of activities.

The hospital was commissioned by the International Cooperation and Development Fund to undertake the Taiwan Medical Team in Malawi, dispatching medical staff to Africa and becoming the first non-governmental organization responsible for government medical teams.

January
January 1: The Ruiguang Branch was merged into the hospital as the Ruiguang Wing, mainly for hospice wards and respiratory treatment wards.
January 8: The Neurology Department established carotid ultrasound equipment.

February
February 26: The nursing home held a Yuanxiao Festival fun party, where seven elderly men and women, with an average age of 75, were encouraged by staff to make rice dumplings with their uncoordinated limbs.

April
April 17: The Adolescent Health Center held the "Youth Health Promotion Seminar" at the sixth-floor assembly hall, attended by more than 60 youth counseling workers from Kaohsiung City, Pingtung County, and Penghu County.
April 24: The Cardiology Department passed the accreditation for inpatient specialist physician training.
April 29: Hui-mei Yang, a supervisor in the nursing department who has served the hospital for 20 years, was elected as this year's National Model Worker.

May
May 8-9: The "Challenge 2000 Hospice and Palliative Care Seminar" was held at the hospital. Dr. Duoli, a pioneer in hospice care, visited Taiwan for the first time and shared experiences with approximately 200 participants from medical institutions across the province.
May 18: The hospital was commissioned by the National Health Insurance Administration to take over the medical work in Majia Township's mountainous areas.
May 22: The Respiratory Care Center was officially opened.

June
June 1: With the help of students from the Department of Art Education at Pingtung Teachers College, the pediatric ward mural painting project was completed, and the "Children's Fun House" was officially opened.
June 26: After the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commissioned the hospital to assume responsibility for medical care in Malawi, the medical staff embarked on their mission. The Plastic Surgery and Medical Aesthetics Center was officially opened.

August
August 7: The hospice ward held a "Father's Day Concert" for terminal cancer patients hospitalized in the hospice ward.
August 13: The county government commissioned the hospital to hold a five-day "Home Service Worker Training for the Disabled."
August 19: To raise funds for elderly people living alone, the hospital held a five-day "Love and Unity in Action: Giving Back Together" Charity Sale Event.

September
September 1: The new NHI system was implemented, and outpatient fees and NHI rates were increased.
September 5: Administrative staff gradually moved to the newly leased administrative office building on Huashan Street.

October
October 23: The handover of the new and old team leaders of the Taiwan Medical Team in Malawi was completed. Dr. Wen-zong Zhan, an obstetrician and gynecologist at the hospital, took over as the team leader of the Taiwan Medical Team stationed in Malawi. Under the supervision of Superintendent Chaur-ren Tsai, the hospital officially took over the medical mission.
October 24: The hospital established a sister hospital relationship with Mzuzu Central Hospital in Malawi and took on the task of training Malawian medical staff.

Awarded first place in the National Accreditation of Adolescent Health Centers for the year 2003.
The Disease Management and Health Education Room’s efforts in disease tracking and health education were recognized with the Symbol of National Quality (SNQ).
Introduced Pingtung County's first digital imaging system in a hospital, enhancing the efficiency of image interpretation and the management of quality.
As of this year, the Executive Yuan's Department of Health Promotion's Bureau of Health has accredited the hospital as a "Mother-and-Baby-Friendly Hospital" eight times in a row for its exceptional maternity services.

February
February 23: Held the "Here’s the translation:  "Pingtung Christian Hospital's 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Celebration: Health Carnival and Preemies' Homecoming" event at Qianxi Park at 9 AM, attended by Minister of the Department of Health Promotion Shiing-jer Twu , County Commissioner Jia-chyuan Su, City Mayor Chin-shih Wang, and National Policy Advisor to the President Si-hai Yang. The Fubon Charity Foundation generously donated a medical mobile unit for mountain areas during the event.

March
March 6: Opening ceremony and thanksgiving service for the Weight Loss Clinic.
March 26: The hospital held a celebration for surpassing 206 heart surgeries, along with an exhibition titled "From Brush to Scalpel" showcasing heart illustrations drawn by Superintendent Chaur-ren Tsai before heart surgeries.
March 29: A memorial service was held at the hospice ward of the Ruiguang wing, inviting families of patients to remember their deceased loved ones.
March 31: The hospital organized a training course on SARS handling procedures and protective measures. Accreditation of the Orthopedic Residency Training Hospital.

April
April 1: Held a thanksgiving service to mark the relocation and expansion of the Urology Department to the fifth floor of the Matthew Building, now a Urology Center.
April 12: The hospital hosted a two-day "Hospice Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care Seminar," attracting over 300 participants.
April 14: The "Witnessing the Touching Moments of Life" joint charity art exhibition by Danxitang was displayed in the hospital's cultural corridor, with all proceeds donated to the Medical Development Fund.
April 22: The hospital's Community Health University launched its first course, "Introductory Training in Foot Reflexology for Health," with over 20 participants enrolled.
April 23: Held an "International Medical Assistance Seminar" to explore new knowledge and experiences in international medical aid, analyze Taiwan's current situation, and provide insights for the medical community.
April 26: Hosted a "Improving Care Quality and Patient Safety" seminar to discuss and share insights on the development of clinical and healthcare management in patient safety.May
May 1: To address the first SARS death case, Pingtung Christian Hospital hosted a press conference.
May 14: The Indigenous Health Promotion Center organized a charity sale of handcrafted items, including over 100 phone bags, tote bags, coin purses, pencil cases, and phone straps, made by fellows, to raise funds for medical assistance for marginalized indigenous people.
May 17: Participated in a street-cleaning activity against SARS with residents of Huashan Village. Launched a home delivery medication service.
May 19: Received the first external letter of encouragement.
May 22: Established outdoor clinics.
May 23: Despite the SARS outbreak, the hospital continued its efforts to care for elderly people living alone, collaborating with Domalie Bakery to provide free bread as snacks for the elderly.
May 30: Pastor Xiao-xuan Xu recovered from illness.

June
June 1: The Pingtung City Community Health Promotion Center, together with village and neighborhood communities, launched the "National Body Temperature Measurement" campaign, mobilizing primary and secondary school students as "Anti-SARS Junior Warriors" to fight SARS together.
June 5: The "Community as One Family—Love Food Day" event encouraged staff to dine at businesses on Huashan Street.
June 9: Outdoor clinics were discontinued, and regular clinic operations were fully resumed.
June 13: In an effort to raise morale among healthcare workers, the director of the public health bureau visited the hospital to see their SARS prevention efforts and, on behalf of the hospital superintendent, gave a meal bonus.
June 29: The hospital chaplaincy fellows attended the "Media and Epidemic Prevention Seminar" in Kaohsiung City, sharing experiences of comforting patients through hymns.

July
July 1: The National Health Insurance IC card was officially launched.
July 7: The Cardiac and Thoracic Clinic Zone was established.
July 18: The TFF donated an ambulance.

August
August 8: Held a thanksgiving service for the handover of the hospital superintendent.
August 28: The Nutrition Department, in collaboration with Domalie Bakery, introduced more healthful mooncakes that were lower in sugar, salt, and fat.

September

September 10: Boonky Ho's Taiwan Scenery Charity Art Exhibition artwork unveiling ceremony.
September 14: 50th Anniversary Hospital Celebration Series: Employee Sports Meet and Fair.
September 18: The VIP Health Check-up Lounge was inaugurated, and a cross-industry alliance was formed with Howard Beach Resort Kenting to offer free accommodation vouchers for health check-ups.
September 23, 30: Occupational Low Back Pain Prevention.

October
October 3: Youth Without Scars, Shine Without Tattoos free clinic for tattoo removal.
October 4: Care for the Elderly Living Alone and Respect for the Elderly Fair.
October 6: Pingtung District SARS and Influenza Seminar.
October 9: The hospital entered the filmless era.
October 18: Held a 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service.

November
November 6: Hospital-wide lecture - Principles for Handling Febrile Patients and Safe SARS Management.
November 8: Southern Aboriginal Community Development Observation and Training Workshop.
November 9: Southern Region Cerebral Palsy Free Clinic.
November 14: A seminar on gender issues in schools and the results presentation of the Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Penghu Youth Health Care Network were held.
November 17: Hospice Charity Sale Exhibition.
November 18: In response to government SARS prevention measures, entrance and exit control and temperature screening for staff and the public were implemented.

December
December 4: Held a nuclear disaster and mass casualty rescue drill.
December 15: "Safe and Stress-Free New Year" poster exhibition, stress self-assessment and counseling, and a day ward patients’ artwork exhibition and charity sale.
December 20: The homecoming event of IVF babies and the Reproductive Medicine Center's fourth anniversary took place.
December 30: Certificate presentation for Malawian trainees upon graduation.

Established the first open hospital in the nation to implement a fingerprint recognition medical system, enabling the tracking and identification of AIDS patients in Malawi. This system improved the quality of AIDS healthcare in Malawi. Subsequently, a related article was published in the prestigious international medical journal, The Lancet. In 2007, a follow-up article on the system was featured in the World Health Organization Bulletin (WHO Bulletin), marking the first formal recognition by WHO of Taiwan's contributions to global health since Taiwan's departure from the organization.
The Healthcare Strategic Alliance Information Platform was established, making the hospital the leading provider of community medical services in the country, currently offering the service of nine major community medical groups and  65 primary care clinics in the Pingtung area.
A strategic alliance was formed with National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, and a medical cooperation agreement was signed with five clinics in the Gaoshu Community Medical Group. Additionally, a telemedicine video system was established in collaboration with the National Cheng Kung University Hospital and the Wutai Health Center.
President Shui-bian Chen visited the hospital to show concern for international medical Christian ministry.

January
January 6: a free blood lipid screening event called "New Year's 'Heartfelt' Hope" was held, with Dr. Jung-chou Wu from the Department of Cardiology writing spring couplets for attendees.
January 19: Organized a "Pingtung Christian Hospital Sending Warmth" initiative, delivering chicken soup to elderly people living alone to help them stay nourished during the New Year.

February
February 7: The "Paint Life, Spread Love" Palliative Care Art Competition award ceremony and exhibition were held to promote the concept of palliative care. A total of 78 pieces were submitted, with 32 works selected as outstanding or commendable by artists Boonky Ho and Zhong-zhe Li. The award ceremony was held on the morning of July 7th, and all the selected artworks were exhibited in the Outpatient Cultural Corridor.
February 9: Launched a fitness class aimed at improving cardiovascular function, flexibility, muscle strength, and joint mobility to help participants avoid obesity, heart disease, osteoporosis, and lower back pain.
February 14: Hosted the "Valentine's Cup" slow-pitch softball game for Pingtung Christian Hospital employees, promoting healthy recreational activities and fostering teamwork. Board Chairman Kan Liu, Board Member Zhao-ming Jian, and Liang Cheng threw the first pitch. Many employees' family members came to watch the game, cheering on the medical staff who had swapped their white coats for baseball uniforms.
February 21: Held a one-year anniversary celebration for the Weight Loss Center, inviting successful weight-loss participants to come back and share their experiences. Dr. Cheng-zhi Lai, a specialist in obesity, gave a talk on weight loss tips, and there were free body fat measurements and aerobic exercise demonstrations.

March
March 1: Shun-hua Ba was recommended for the National Model Worker Award after 34 years of service at the hospital. She continuously pursued education, developed creative nursing products, and devoted her passion to her work, exemplifying an energetic and vibrant spirit. The hospital conducted a comprehensive health screening service for people over 40 years old or those over 35 years old with polio. Screening locations included Changzhi Township, Gaoshu Township, Wanluan Township, Wandan Township, Pingtung City, and others.
March 6: The third Healthcare Quality Improvement Circle (HQIC) competition was held. The first prize went to the RCC (ET Circle), the second prize to the NICU (Nianan Circle), the third prize was given to the Medical Records Team (Bee Circle), the fourth prize was given to the Supplies Team (Key Circle), the fifth prize was given to the Nutrition Room (Yingying Circle), and the sixth prize was given to the Operating Room (Huanhuan Circle). To celebrate International Women's Day, the hospital held a series of events on the 8th, including blood donation, free eye pressure screening, and Hepatitis B screening. Acting Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo, Deputy Superintendent Yau-jiunn Lee, Chi-kin Lan, and Pei-fang Jia, along with others, also rolled up their sleeves to donate blood, helping to alleviate the blood shortage.
March 8: Helped alleviate blood shortage by collecting 100 bags of blood; held free glaucoma screenings and an eye care poster exhibition; and offered free hepatitis B screenings to protect people's livers.
March 22: Students from the Pingtung University of Education's Magic Arts Society performed a magic show for pediatric patients, bringing joy and surprise to the children. Students from the Pingtung Teachers' College Magic Arts Club performed a magic show in the pediatric outpatient department at Pingtung Christian Hospital on the evening of the 22nd.
March 25: The Taiwan Medical Mission raised slurry tankers and sent them to Malawi on this date. The Taiwan Medical Mission to Malawi, managed by the hospital, received a donation of a sewage truck from Taipei Taipu Management Consulting Co., Ltd. The truck was shipped from Kaohsiung Port to Malawi to help improve the sanitation environment at Mzuzu Hospital.
March 26: Tattoo Removal Free Clinic: Five Young Individuals Embrace a New Life. In October 2003, our hospital held a free tattoo removal clinic for young people. After four treatment sessions, five young individuals finally removed the marks on their bodies and embraced a new beginning.
March 29: The pediatric and surgical departments were relocated, with pediatrics moving to the second floor of the outpatient building and surgery moving to the third floor.

April
April 1: The cardiology department introduced an atherosclerosis detection device that analyzes blood vessel health by measuring the pressure difference between the limbs. The test is non-invasive and can be completed in a few minutes. Additionally, the ophthalmology department introduced a fully automated computerized visual field analyzer capable of early diagnosis of glaucoma-related visual field defects and monitoring the progression of retinal diseases. The hospital hosted a 50th-anniversary event for Taiwan's anti-epidemic efforts, showcasing historical images of the eradication of malaria.
April 13: The 14th Medical Contribution Awards were announced, with Jin-ju Qiu, the head nurse of the Home Care and Nursing Home, receiving the individual Medical Contribution Award, making her the youngest recipient of this year's award.
April 14: The Patient Safety Committee held its first meeting, setting "JCAHO Patient Safety Goals" and "Fall Prevention" as the year's objectives and establishing six working groups: Administration, Medical Affairs, Nursing, Medical Services, Infection Control, and Medical Quality.
April 19: Nursing department registered nurse Shu-zhen Ye was dispatched to support the Hope Clinic in Kyrgyzstan.
April 21: The orthopedics department held a thanksgiving service for the opening of its ultrasound room. The new high-resolution musculoskeletal ultrasound equipment will assist doctors in diagnosing injuries to muscles, cartilage, and ligaments.
April 26: Surgical nurse Shan-jun Zhao from the surgery department of Cardinal Tien Hospital embarked on a short-term mission to Wa State.
April 27: Shun-hua Ba, an assistant in the obstetrics and gynecology department, was named a National Model Worker and was received by President Shui-bian Chen.
April 29: The Social Workers Office launched a volunteer recruitment initiative, encouraging hospital fellows to participate in volunteer service.

May
May 1: Registered nurse Rui-hui Zeng and preacher Zhu-huan Wang, who were Wa State service fellows, embarked on a mission to Macao to receive training as missionaries.
May 3: The Indigenous Health Promotion Center organized a charity sale of handcrafted items, including over 100 phone bags, tote bags, coin purses, pencil cases, and phone straps, made by fellows, to raise funds for medical assistance for marginalized indigenous people.
May 10: The hospital hosted an exhibition titled "Home Care Nurses and Their Stories," featuring posters of past Medical Contribution Award winners.
May 12: The Reproductive Medicine Center successfully delivered the first set of triplets conceived through in vitro fertilization in Pingtung. Both the mother and babies were healthy.
May 15: The Nursing Department held a Love Banquet Party to celebrate Nurses' Day.
May 21: The hospital signed a medical cooperation agreement with the Gaoshu Community Medical Group, including clinics such as Youchang, You'an, Renshan, Qixian, and Baosheng.
May 23: The Radiology Department's X-ray film library was relocated to the Changzhi Warehouse and officially set up.
May 24: The hospital hosted the "Asthma Under Control, Breathe Easy" asthma control week event, organized by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau. The event was held in the outpatient lobby from May 24th to May 28th.

June
June 5: pianist Shing-Lih Chen held a solo concert tour across Taiwan, donating the ticket proceeds to the hospital's medical development fund. The 11th annual preemies' homecoming event was held at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology campus.
June 8: The hospital formed a strategic alliance with National Sun Yat-sen University, launching an on-the-job master's degree program in medical management at the Pingtung Christian Hospital branch.
June 14: The Cultural Corridor hosted the "Lotus and Lotus Beauty Photography Exhibition." In coordination with World Blood Donor Day, the Medical Mission in Malawi held a blood donation event at Mzuzu University in Malawi.
June 14: Seven officials, including the Comptroller of the Ministry of Justice and the Director of the Probation Officer Office of the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office, visited the hospital to inspect the implementation of community service obligations as part of deferred prosecution agreements.
June 17: The Urology Department's new electromagnetic extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy machine was officially put into operation, with the lithotripsy room relocated to the fifth floor of the Matthew Building's Urology Department outpatient area.
June 18: The hospital's Chaplaincy Department invited Pastor Zhong-mei Cai to share a Bible study session on the Book of Ruth.

July
July 1: The hospital was approved as a designated medical institution for "Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome" (AIDS). Dr. Sheng-hao Ruan from the Gastroenterology Department served in Malawi. The Medical Mission in Malawi launched an AIDS treatment clinic at Mzuzu Central Hospital.
July 5: The credit class of the Healthcare Management in-service master’s program at National Sun Yat-sen University, Pingtung Christian Hospital Branch, officially began.
July 6: The fourth year of the "e-Youth Medical Volunteer Experience Camp."
July 12: National Pingtung High School and Pingtung County World Peace Prayer Society co-organized the "5th Annual Youth Medical Study and Recreation Camp."
July 14: The Adolescent Health Center participated in the "2004 Adolescent Health Outpatient Service Conference," presenting a briefing and showcasing teaching materials and tools.
July 19: To help the public understand the current status and needs of cancer treatment in the Pingtung area, a signature petition supporting the construction of a cancer treatment center was held in the outpatient lobby and various nursing stations.
July 24: The palliative care team held the "Spiritual Care for Terminal Cancer Patients Seminar."
July 24–August 4: Chairman Liu, Director Jian, and Deputy Superintendent Guo-yang Wang traveled to Malawi for a medical business inspection.
July 27: To alleviate the summer blood shortage, a blood donation event was held, with movie tickets given as a reward.
July 28: The hospital signed a contract for the Family Physician Integration Program with the "Pingtung and Yezicheng Community Medical Group."
July 29: The Social Workers Office held a "Palliative Care Volunteer Homecoming" training course.

August
August 2: A transformer melted in the basement parking lot’s engine room, producing heavy smoke. Fortunately, no one was injured after the emergency evacuation of patients. Cultural Corridor Art Exhibition: "Drifting DNA – Painter Xiao-Yu's Journey to Ancient Civilizations" painting exhibition.
August 11: Co-organized advanced training for breastfeeding consultants with the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
August 12: Conducted a community street-sweeping activity to promote good neighborliness.
August 21: Palliative care in Pingtung – Series Activity (3) "End-of-life Care for Terminal Cancer Patients Seminar."
August 21-22: Staff retreat at Wushantou Reservoir: "2004 Staff Retreat – Reweaving the Net of Love."

September
September 1–September 30: Cultural Corridor Art Exhibition: "I Draw Innocence"—Reverend Y Yin-zhong Chen's Sketch Exhibition.
September 3: Organized a communication and information session with the community regarding the construction of a cancer treatment center.
September 7: Signed an inter-industry alliance contract with Meiho Institute of Technology.
September 14: Pingtung District AIDS Workshop.
September 18: Staff Welfare Committee hosted the "1st Annual Superintendent's Cup Karaoke Contest."
September 19: Disease Management and Health Education Office participated in the Symbol of National Quality (SNQ) selection. The judging panel traveled south for an on-site inspection.
September 22-September 30: Completion of staff influenza vaccination.
September 23: The hospital, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, and Wutai Health Center established a telemedicine video conferencing system.

October
October 4–November 5: Cultural Corridor Exhibition: "Mother and Baby Friendly Advocacy Month" Poster Exhibition.
October 5: Flu vaccination for people aged 65 and above.
October 11: Held a charity flea market for palliative care love transmission.
October 12: Mother and Baby Friendly Accreditation and on-site inspection.
October 15: Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital donated a batch of medical equipment to the hospital's Medical Mission in Malawi.
October 20: The hospital’s Malawi medical team was commended by the Department of Health Promotion for their outstanding performance in Malawi.
October 21: The Emergency Department held the "2004 Nuclear Disaster Mass Casualty Drill."
October 22: More than 40 international guests from the 4th Department of Health Promotion International Health Workshop visited the hospital to observe the implementation of the Mountain Indigenous IDS program.
October 24: "Double Ninth Festival Care for the Elderly – Recalling Childhood Memories of Solitary Elderly People" event held at Wandan Citizen Farm.
October 28: The evaluation of home care services for the elderly.
October 30-31: The hospital and the Pingtung Volunteer Service Association co-hosted the "Pingtung County Basic Volunteer Training Course."

November
November 5: The hospital's Disease Management and Health Education Office was honored with the 2004 Biotechnological Medical Symbol of National Quality.
November 7: Hosted the 2004 World Diabetes Day event, "Healthy Cooking Competition for Diabetic Patients."
November 8–30: The hospital's Patient Safety Week activities included a poster exhibition promoting patient safety.
November 11: The Outpatient Medication Identification System was launched.
November 13: The hospital's volunteer service team participated in the Pingtung County Volunteer Service Achievement Exhibition, allowing the public to learn about hospital volunteer services and encouraging them to participate.
November 18–25: Volunteer in-service training was conducted to improve the quality of their services.
November 10, 16, and 26: A series of courses on doctor-patient relationships were held, aiming to enhance these relationships.

2005

January
January 1: Superintendent Chao-sung Chang initiated a South Asia disaster relief action, encouraging fellows through a handwritten letter to contribute money and effort to aid the victims. The hospital joined the pilot project of the Joint Commission of Taiwan's TPR (Taiwan Patient Safety Reporting System). The Nursing Quality Control Adverse Event Reporting System went online. The Cultural Corridor exhibited the "Pingtung Wild Bird Society—Goose and Duck Photography Exhibition," which ran until the end of February.
January 8: With the support of the hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital established the Urologic and Lithotripsy Center, with Dr. Jing-hong Xie from our hospital serving as the director, and the medical imaging digital system, Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), was launched.
January 11: Co-organized a charity sale with the Pingtung Wild Bird Society to raise funds for elderly people living alone.
January 17: The Department of Family and Community Medicine held a medicinal chicken charity sale to raise funds for elderly people living alone.
January 19: Pingtung County's Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services held its annual fire drill at the hospital.
January 21 - 26: Directors Wei Huang and Li-geng Jia led a team to the Philippines for a short-term medical mission, visiting Real, Infanta, and Nakar, all affected by a typhoon. Each location had over 300 patient visits.
January 27: A year-end thanksgiving party and dinner were held at the parking lot on Ruiguang Road.
January 29: The 2005 Spring Arts Series kicked off, featuring performances by the Pingtung Philharmonic Chamber Music Ensemble, Yuanying Marionette Children's Theatre Troupe, Guangyan Shadow Play Troupe, Yue'eryuan Music Teaching Center, and the Pingtung City Xinsheng Community Chinese Orchestra at the hospital. The Pingtung City Office held the "Golden Rooster Welcomes the New Year – Floral Art Carnival" event at Qianxi Park. The hospital's floral art piece, conceived and created by Deputy Director Ji-mei Li from the Medical Research Department, won an Excellence Award among the 42 entries.
January 30: The hospital officially announced its mission statement: "to restore health and dignity to individuals through medical and other services, which are infused with God's love and power."

February
February 1: The Department of Family and Community Medicine held its third annual "Soup for Warmth" campaign, providing 100 elderly people living alone with medicinal chicken soup delivered by home care workers.
February 19: The Staff Welfare Committee hosted the 2nd Valentine's Cup Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament.
February 21: The Indigenous Health Promotion Development Center organized a volunteer training course on betel nut prevention, attended by over 40 volunteers from health centers in indigenous townships of Pingtung County and community health promotion volunteers.
February 22: Forty pastors from the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan's Pingtung Presbytery visited to understand the hospital's current mission work and to offer suggestions for the development of evangelical ministry.
February 24: Hosted a workshop titled "The Impact of the Implementation of the National Health Insurance Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) Payment System on Hospitals and How to Respond," with over 300 participants from medical institutions in Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung regions.

March
March 1: The Health Checkup Office started the physical examination of freshmen in 72 junior high schools and elementary schools in Pingtung County from this date on, and the report was expected to be completed on May 31. The Cultural Corridor hosted a pressed flower exhibition by mother and daughter, Rui-hua Ke and Yu-ning Chen, which had been on display until the end of March.
March 14: To improve service quality, the administrative staff and nursing department started mobile service work from Monday to Friday.
March 17: The Adolescent Health Center began an eight-session series of sexual education "You Are Special" health events at elementary schools in Donggang, Hengchun, Mudan, Taiwu, and other locations.
March 18: Three sessions of basic emergency rescue training for non-medical personnel were held, with CPR certification issued to those who passed the technical assessment.
March 23: The Human Resources Department began holding four sessions of briefings on the new labor retirement system.
March 27: To celebrate Easter, the Chaplaincy Department, in conjunction with Micah Presbyterian Church and Xia-Pingtung Free Methodist Church, distributed Easter eggs symbolizing the resurrection to patients in the wards.
March 28-29: The Social Workers Office held an emergency relief charity sale, auctioning second-hand daily necessities, glass bead crafts, handmade soaps, and other items, with proceeds going to the Medical Emergency Relief Fund.

April
April 1: The "People, Time, Space" photography exhibition by Dun-fang Guo was held at the Cultural Corridor.
April 4 An adult's Children's Day fun event was held, where participants enjoyed the celebration alongside clinic patients.
April 18: A benchmarking learning trip was organized, where more than 20 medical and administrative staff visited Taipei's Wanfang Hospital and the head office of E.SUN Bank. The medical mission stationed in Malawi held an AIDS seminar on-site, which was attended by our hospital's Superintendent Zhang and Deputy Superintendent Wang.
April 19: To protest the impact of the current National Health Insurance global budget system on hospital operations, the Taiwan Medical Association, together with representatives from various levels of medical institutions, organized a march of over 10,000 medical personnel. Our hospital had 120 participants, led by Deputy Superintendent Chi-kin Lan.
April 21–22, 25–27: The entire hospital launched a health promotion plan, inviting staff to participate in physical fitness assessments and aerobic exercise classes.
April 22: Dr. Chung-Liang Shih from National Taiwan University was invited to give a lecture on the six major goals of patient safety and the introduction of a patient safety framework.
April 23 Our hospital's overseas missionary nurse, Rui-hui Zeng, received the 15th Medical Contribution Award, marking the eighth time our hospital has received this honor. Our Medical Mission in Malawi was also recognized internationally when their use of fingerprint identification systems to identify and register HIV clinic patients' medical reports was published in the prestigious medical journal "The Lancet."

May
Due to the situation in the Thai-Myanmar border area, for the first time in many years, Ampang Hospital had no fellows stationed there for an extended period.
May 2: The Cultural Corridor held an exhibition of bead mosaics by Kulele Ruladen.
May 4: The first quarter meeting of the Evangelism Committee was convened.
May 5: A wound care seminar was successfully held, with 50 participants from within the hospital and 120 from outside.
May 7: The fourth Healthcare Quality Improvement Circle (HQIC) competition was held.
May 11: A thanksgiving service and recognition of outstanding nursing staff were held to celebrate Nurses' Day.
May 12: President Chen Shui-bian visited our hospital to show concern for overseas medical missions and to visit the 15th Medical Contribution Award recipient, Rui-hui Zeng. The hospital, in collaboration with the employee benefits committee, set up a karaoke machine for staff to relax and enjoy during their free time.
May 18: The Chaplaincy Department hosted a pastoral care volunteer luncheon.
May 20: The Pingtung County International Medical Charity Association was officially established, with our hospital's chairman, Kan Liu, elected as the first president.
May 24: A health academy was established in the Chonglan Community of Pingtung.
May 25: The nursing department relocated to the X-ray film archive.
May 28: Former Director of the Urology Department, Wei-quan Chen, was appointed as the Superintendent of Heng Chun Christian Hospital.

June
June 1 Bo-guang Lv's underwater photography exhibition was held at the Cultural Corridor.
June 8: The Social Workers Office organized a community street-cleaning event. Accreditation of the Family Medicine Residency Training Hospital was conducted.
June 11: A management consensus camp was held in response to the implementation of the 2005 New Hospital Accreditation System.
June 14: Seven officials, including the Comptroller of the Ministry of Justice and the Director of the Probation Officer Office of the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office, visited the hospital to inspect the implementation of community service obligations as part of deferred prosecution agreements.
June 17: The Joint Commission of Taiwan's evaluation committee visited the hospital to review the consolidated accreditation of the non-adjacent hospital campuses.
June 18: The Community Health Promotion Center held a volunteer health walk at Qianxi Park. Missionaries Da-wei Xue and his wife successfully completed their 10-month internship at the hospital and returned to the U.S. for further training.
June 24: Teacher Wei-ling Wang from Holy Light Theological Seminary was invited to teach a thematic Bible study on the Gospel of John, titled "Building in Love." In collaboration with China Evangelical Seminary, a 30-hour course on the "Pentateuch" was held at the hospital. The "Voice of Pingtung Christian Hospital" choir was formed, with Zhen-zhen Dong from the Secretariat serving as the choir leader. Xing-rui Zhong from Liu Xia Zhi You Club’s "Shengzhige Choir" was invited as their instructor, with a total of 35 choir members.
June 28: A preliminary evaluation meeting was held for the 2005 New Hospital Accreditation and Teaching Hospital Accreditation.

July
The "African Impressions" exhibition of Dr. Chaur-ren Tsai's collection was displayed at the Cultural Corridor.
July 3: The Diabetes Health Promotion Center of the hospital's Disease Management and Health Education Office was awarded the Professor Rui-xiang Lin Outstanding Team Award by the Taiwanese Association of Diabetes Educator.
July 4: The fifth "e-Teen Medical Experience" volunteer camp, attended by 30 students, began a three-day journey of medical service.
July 5: The Emergency Department conducted a field medical rescue drill in Taiwu Township. This was the first such exercise conducted by the hospital since joining the National Disaster Medical Assistance Team in 2001.
July 7: The 2005 mid-term results presentation and academic seminar for clinical basic research projects were held at the hospital.
July 8: The 2005 mid-term results presentation and academic seminar for medical management research projects were held at the hospital.
July 14: A medical study and recreation camp was co-hosted with Pingtung middle schools, with 55 students from various junior high schools in the county registering to participate.
July 21: The Social Workers Office organized a suicide prevention workshop for the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
July 25: The Chaplaincy Department held a four-day internship camp for medical students, helping them understand the mission of passing on the medical ministry.
July 29: The Medical Mission Center, in collaboration with Holy Light Theological Seminary, the Overseas Chinese Mission, and the Christian Medical Mission, co-hosted a global mission seminar at Holy Light Theological Seminary titled "Global Mission - A Unique Responsibility for Christians." The Social Workers Office organized a domestic violence prevention workshop for the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.

August
August 1: The Cultural Corridor hosted the "More Painting, More Joy" Chinese ink painting exhibition by Mei-yan Wu, a brave individual with rheumatoid arthritis. The exhibition ran until August 31.
August 10: The Joint Commission of Taiwan conducted a three-day visit to the hospital for the 2005 New Hospital Accreditation and Teaching Hospital Accreditation.
August 15: During Palliative Care Week, a charity sale was held to raise funds for the hospice ward.
August 16: This year's staff retreat, themed "Building in Love," was held at the Kenting Jade Forest Resort, with Pastor Lai-chang Kang invited as the keynote speaker.
August 31: Pastor Ji-wen Jin from Holy Light Theological Seminary led more than 30 Korean brothers and sisters on a visit to the hospital.

September
September 1: "Four-Rhyme Illustration Joint Exhibition" held in the Cultural Corridor.
September 2: The Eden Joy Choir for the Disabled celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert tour, with the first performance held in the Assembly Hall on the 6th floor of the hospital.
September 16: The hospital's Employee Welfare Committee held an outdoor coffee feast for the Mid-Autumn Festival in the parking lot in front of the Second Dialysis Center.
September 20: The Pingtung Rotary Club and the Taiwan Urbani Foundation each donated funds to support the hospital's Medical Mission in Malawi.

October
October 1: The "Dancing with Totems" painting exhibition by Rong-hui Qin, a young artist with cerebral palsy, was held in the hospital's Cultural Corridor. In response to the avian influenza outbreak, the hospital's infection control office held a lecture on "New Influenza and Avian Influenza" for all staff.
October 11: In collaboration with the Pingtung Bird Club, a charity sale of bird-themed crafts was held to raise funds for the elderly living alone. The Department of Family Medicine at our hospital has passed the accreditation for specialist physician training.
October 13: The "Sending Love to Wutai" free clinic, organized by the Pingtung Post Office and hosted by the hospital's Indigenous Health Promotion Center, was held in Ali Village.
October 21: The hospital held a drill for avian influenza prevention.
October 22: A seminar on "The Vision and Ministry of Medical Mission" was held to share the hospital's experiences in medical missions in the mountainous areas of the Thai-Myanmar border, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, and Malawi with other Christian hospitals.
October 24: The hospital's Medical Quality Committee hosted a five-day Patient Safety Week to remind the public about medication safety.
October 26: The annual employee communication meeting was held.
October 28: The "Employee Growth Group: Interpersonal Perfection" event was held in five sessions in the Auditorium on the 6th floor of the Pingtung Christian Victory Home, aiming to promote harmony and smooth communication among fellows and departments.

November
November 4: A 30-hour course on "The Book of Isaiah" was co-hosted by the hospital and China Evangelical Seminary, taught by Wei-qi Hu.
November 5: The hospital hosted the 2005 World Diabetes Day "Contentment and Happiness: A Thousand-People Walk Carnival," with the event starting at 8 a.m. in front of Ren'ai Elementary School and the starting gun fired by Public Health Bureau Director Qi-jie Kang.
November 16: The hospital underwent organizational changes, with the addition of the "Clinical Education and Training Department" and the "Community Medicine Department" under the "Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs." The "Family Medicine Department," originally under the "Department of Family and Community Medicine," was transferred to the "Medical Affairs Department." The "Department of Family and Community Medicine" was renamed and merged into the "Community Medicine Department," which now includes the "Medical Care Unit," "Community Health Unit," and "Health Information Unit." The "Indigenous Health Promotion Center" was reassigned to the "Community Medicine Department." The "Long-Term Care Development Center" was reassigned to the "Nursing Department." The "Nurse Practitioners" under the "Medical Affairs Department" were reassigned to the "Nursing Department." The "Medical Education Unit," originally under the "Medical Research Department," was reassigned to the "Clinical Education and Training Department." The "Library" was reassigned to the "Medical Research Department." The "Chaplaincy Department" was reassigned to report directly to the Superintendent. The newly established "International Medical Development Center" reports directly to the Board of Directors, with the "Overseas Mission Department" and the "Medical Mission in Malawi" now under its jurisdiction.
November 17: A delegation of more than 30 people from Kuo General Hospital in Tainan, led by Deputy Superintendent Qiu, visited the hospital.
November 18: Zhi-wen Chen, Director of the Emergency Department, and others served as accompanying medical personnel for Pingtung County's Dawu Mountain Coming-of-Age Ceremony, safeguarding the health of 78 participants.
November 30: To implement fire safety management, the hospital held a fire drill in the afternoon.

December
December 3: Qing-sheng Li, the hospital's public relations manager, was elected as a Pingtung County Councilor.
December 11: The hospital, along with 10 churches and Christian organizations from Pingtung and Kaohsiung, held a Christmas Thanksgiving Concert attended by over 200 guests.
December 12: The hospital's hospice ward passed the certification for "Hospice Inpatient and Home Care Units." To improve the hospital's medical quality and face the impact of the National Health Insurance DRG, the hospital hired consultant Jia-chun Wu to provide guidance on "Comprehensive Business Improvement Training" from December 12 to 30.
December 13: The hospital's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology passed the "Mother-Baby Friendly Hospital Certification" by the Department of Health Promotion's Bureau of Health for the fourth consecutive year.
December 17: The hospital, in collaboration with Fooyin University’s Department of Medical Management, held a lecture on "Organizational Change Management and Innovation Management in Hospitals."
December 19: The hospital's Reproductive Medicine Center once again passed the Department of Health Promotion's certification, making it the only medical institution in Pingtung authorized to perform assisted reproductive technology.
December 21: The hospital was awarded first place by the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office for community service evaluations related to the implementation of deferred prosecution in 2005.
December 22: The Department of Health Promotion issued a certificate of appreciation to our hospital, recognizing our active efforts in expanding Taiwan's international health diplomacy and promoting international cooperation in health and medical projects. The "Do You Want to Be Healed?" Christmas gathering was held, with Deputy Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo giving the keynote speech. Over 100 hospitalized patients and hospital fellows attended.
December 24: The Pingtung City Office's Flower Art Carnival opened in Qianxi Park, where the hospital's floral artworks received high praise.
December 30: A New Year's Eve prayer meeting was held.

2006

Passed the World Health Organization's Health Promoting Hospitals (WHO HPH) review, becoming a member of the Health Promoting Hospitals network and aligning with international standards set by the WHO. Consistently awarded the highest honor in the evaluation of Pingtung County's home care service units since 2006.
Signed an agreement with the Pingtung City Office to build a Healthy City.

January
Participated in the "2006 New Year Flower Festival" organized by the Pingtung City Office, where the hospital's floral creations were awarded first place.
The hospital passed the Bureau of Health's evaluation and was approved as a "2006 Diabetes Health Promotion Institution."
The hospital was the first in the country to conduct comprehensive hepatitis C screenings for medical personnel.

January 1: "Beautiful Journey," an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Sheng-hui Lin, was held in the Cultural Corridor of the Outpatient Building.
January 12: A year-end thanksgiving banquet was held in the Ruiguang parking lot, with 104 tables.
January 21: The Adolescent Health Center of the Community Medicine Department held a Gender Equality Education Workshop for adolescents, attended by over 50 representatives from various health units in Pingtung County.
January 26: The Community Medicine Department conducted its fourth annual "Soup for Warmth" campaign for the elderly living alone, delivering 200 medicinal chickens to the elderly living alone without support in six communities: Chonglan, Xinxing, Dahu, Xinhe, Dalian, and Guilai in Pingtung City.

February
The hospital undertook the "Study on the Effectiveness of Health Education in Hospitals," a research project commissioned by the Bureau of Health, aiming towards the WHO Health Promoting Hospitals goals.
The former director of the Kyrgyzstan Luke Ministry, He-liang Xie, retired upon reaching retirement age, and Brother Gui-an Li took over the field operations.
Mu Jia, a graduate of the first class at Anbang and now the superintendent of Wanhong Hospital, took over the fifth phase of the medical and nursing training program.

February 6: The Chaplaincy Department collaborated with the Christian Medical Mission to launch a five-day "Winter Break Medical Student Internship Camp," hoping the five participants would carry on the mission of medical ministry.
February 9: The hospice ward invited Cheng-qian He, the executive director of the Taiwan Animal-Assisted Activity and Therapy Association, to share experiences of therapy dogs volunteering with patients in hospitals.
February 11: To enhance fellows' musical ministry skills, the Chaplaincy Department held a Worship Ministry Workshop, inviting Zhen-lan Guo, a music teacher from Central Taiwan Theological Seminary and Taichung's Worship Director of Bread of Life Christian Church in TungHai, as the instructor.
February 16: The Joint Commission of Taiwan conducted a focused re-evaluation of the hospital under the new accreditation system.
February 18: The Staff Welfare Committee continued hosting the third annual Valentine's Cup Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament, with the Community Medicine Department winning both the softball championship and the cheer-leading competition.
February 23: The Chaplaincy Department held a "Cross-Cultural Mission Workshop" at Holy Light Theological Seminary in Kaohsiung.
February 28: A theological course on the "Minor Prophets" was co-hosted with the extension department of China Evangelical Seminary.

March
Recruited "Pastoral Care Volunteers" to participate in medical missions, expanding the hospital's gospel ministry in the wards.
The fifth phase of medical and nursing training at Ampang Hospital was overseen by Mu Jia, the current superintendent of Wanhong Hospital, with 36 new trainees.
The Home Nursing Service received an excellent rating in the 2005 supervisory assessment by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.

March 1: An exhibition of watercolor paintings by Qiu-quan Huang and his students was held in the Cultural Corridor of the Outpatient Building.
March 11: A course on Christian Theology was co-hosted with the extension department of China Evangelical Seminary and attended by 33 participants.
March 12: The hospital held "PCH Sunday" at the Cianjhen Chinese Free Methodist Church in Kaohsiung and the Vakaba Presbyterian Church in Pingtung, passing on the mission of medical ministry.
March 13: The offices of the Medical Affairs Department, Pediatric Surgery and Internal Medicine-Pediatrics were relocated to a residential building on Lane 60, Dalian Road, Waiyuan District.
March 18: The Beautiful Life Club for breast cancer patients held a lecture titled "Stopping Cancer," with guest speaker Yu-pei Ma, Vice Chairman of the Hope Foundation for Cancer Care, attended by over 200 people. The Chaplaincy Department held a "Spiritual Consensus Retreat" at the Bunun tribe in Taitung.
March 23: The hospital successfully bid for a building at No. 96, Section 3, Ruiguang Road, Pingtung City, with 10 floors above ground and 2 floors below, covering a total area of 7,846.06 square meters, through a court auction process.
March 24: Han-quan Yang, a consultant of the JCT, gave a lecture at the hospital on the features of the new hospital accreditation system.
March 27: Dr. Chih-Cheng Chen, Director of the International Medical Development and Cooperation Center, received the Grade Three Health Prize from the Department of Health Promotion, recognizing his contributions to international medical cooperation during his tenure as Taiwan's Department of Health Promotion representative in Africa.
March 28: The Medical Affairs Department held a "Medical Regulations" lecture for all fellows, with Lead Prosecutor Li-qi Ye as the guest speaker.
March 30: The emergency contact system for elderly residents living alone was fully upgraded to the "Xinglin Guardian Angel" system.

April
The Palliative Care Unit officially introduced pet therapy with therapy dogs as volunteers and music therapy.
Hospital Superintendent Chao-sung Chang, Medical Affairs Department Director Jung-chou Wu, and Board Member Zhao-ming Jian were respectively elected as representative director, director, and supervisor of the Ping Tung County Medical Association.

April 1: The Outpatient Building's Cultural Corridor exhibited traditional Chinese paintings of women by Bai-chuan Wang.
April 10: Renren Bookstore held an Easter book fair in the Outpatient Hall. The Infection Control Committee of our hospital and the Infection Control Society of Taiwan jointly organized the "2006 HIV/AIDS New Challenges for Healthcare Workers" seminar. The Human Resources Office organized 12 CPR training sessions for all hospital staff.
April 12: The Medical Mission in Malawi received a blood donation vehicle donated by the Taiwan Blood Foundation and the Lions Clubs International District 300A1. This vehicle became the first blood donation vehicle in Malawi.
April 21: The hospital, in cooperation with the Pingtung County Nurses Association, co-hosted the "Patient Safety Seminar under the New Accreditation System," with over 200 healthcare professionals in attendance.
April 24: A blessing ceremony for the Malawi Medical Mission's blood donation vehicle was held at the Luke Outpatient Building.
April 25: The Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation, commissioned by the Department of Health Promotion, went to Malawi to film a documentary on the work of our hospital's Medical Mission in Malawi.  
April 26: The Nurses Christian Fellowship elected Ya-ling Pan as the new chairperson and Miao-zhi Lin as the contact person.

May
Our hospital was awarded first place in the 2005 Pingtung County Home Care Service Unit Evaluation.
Head nurse Hui-zhu Lin from the Supplies Room, assistant head nurse Fang-zhi Zhang from the Transport Center, and registered nurse Xiu-hui Zhang from the Anesthesiology Department were recognized as outstanding nurses by the Taiwan Union of Nurses Association (TUNA).

May 1: The Art Class from National Pingtung Senior High School held a teacher-student joint exhibition in the Outpatient Building's Cultural Corridor.
May 4: The Nursing Department, in collaboration with the Pingtung County Nurses Association, held the "2006 Workshop on the Application of Bioethics in Nursing Practice."
May 5: The groundbreaking ceremony for Malawi Medical Mission's AIDS Treatment and Research Center at Mzuzu Central Hospital was held, with Taiwan's Ambassador to Malawi, James Chuang, and Malawi's Minister of Health, Dr. Ntaba, presiding. Chih-Cheng Chen, Director of the International Medical Cooperation Development Center, represented our hospital, hoping that the center would become Taiwan's AIDS research base in Africa.
May 8: Ticket machines were activated at the outpatient billing and registration counters.
May 9: The Pathology Department moved its office from the second floor of the Han Wei Building to the sixth floor of the Matthew Building. Pastor Sheng-yu Yu from the CMO Chiang Mai Office in Thailand led a group of 13 children on a short-term mission trip, conducting a three-day evangelical outreach in the outpatient and inpatient wards of our hospital.
May 12: To celebrate Nurses Day, the Nursing Department held a thanksgiving service and recognized outstanding nursing (service) staff.
May 13: The "Love in Palliative Care, Accompanied by Music" charity concert for palliative care was held, receiving support and sponsorship from various sectors, raising a total of 319,954 NTD after deducting expenses.
May 15: Our hospital passed the 2005 new accreditation system and was certified as a teaching hospital. Effective immediately, the Tuesday and Thursday evening outpatient services were canceled.
May 18: The Public Health Bureau conducted the 2006 medical institution evaluation at our hospital.
May 26: The Chaplain's Office held the second-quarter "Pastoral Care Good Work Care Companion" Research Camp for 2006, with 18 participants enrolled.
May 28: The Chaplain's Office, in collaboration with the Pingtung Presbytery Mission Department and Social Ministry Department, co-hosted a workshop on "Medical Evangelism in the Pingtung Area."

June
June 1: The hospital opened a self-paid psychological testing and counseling clinic, led by a clinical psychologist from the Department of Psychiatry, providing professional psychological testing and assessment services. Starting today, patients picking up their second and third prescriptions for chronic illnesses must pay a registration fee of 100 NTD each time.
June 2: To raise awareness about diabetes patient groups, the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, in collaboration with our hospital, held the Pingtung County Diabetes Patient Group Rally, with the Pingtung County Tianyuan Diabetes Friends Association of our hospital serving as the model group.
June 14: The Radiology Department held a thanksgiving service to inaugurate the 64-slice spiral CT scanner, further enhancing the quality of imaging diagnostics. Aion Technologies Inc. donated 50 fingerprint scanners to assist the Medical Mission in Malawi in developing a fingerprint identification system for AIDS patients.
June 26: The Rui Guang Road Liuhe Elderly Care Center, acquired by our hospital through a foreclosure auction, was found to still be occupied by operators and housed over 100 residents. The Administrative Enforcement Agency of the court, along with the County Government's Social Affairs Bureau and our hospital, conducted an on-site inspection and requested the operators to vacate the premises. Our nursing staff assisted the court in creating a resident list and conducting physical assessments.

July
July 9: President Shui-bian Chen visited the respiratory therapy ward at the Rui Guang campus of our hospital to see Jun-jie Zhang, a determined individual battling muscular dystrophy.
July 12: The operators occupying the Rui Guang Road Liuhe Elderly Care Center began relocating with assistance from the County Government's Social Affairs Bureau, completing the move by the 16th. The hospital hosted an observational workshop for the designated hospital for sexual assault prevention, with the Public Health Bureau and its affiliated contracted hospitals visiting our hospital for observation. The hospital's organizational chart was revised: the former "International Medical Development Center" was renamed the "International Medical Cooperation Development Center," with the effective date retroactively set to December 1, 2005. The former "Total Quality Committee" was dissolved, and two new committees were established: the "Health Promoting Hospital Organization Promotion Committee" and the "Mother and Baby-Friendly Committee." The "Supervisory Office" under the Nursing Department was merged into the Nursing Department's main office; three new divisions were added under the Nursing Department: "Acute Care," "Critical Care," and "Renal Care." The former "Long-Term Care Development Center" was renamed "Long-Term Care," and the "Disease Management and Health Education Room" under the Long-Term Care Center was promoted to be directly under the Nursing Department. "Acute Care" now oversees the Emergency Room, Operating Room, Outpatient Center, Supplies Room, Transport Center, various Nursing Stations, Respiratory Therapy Ward, and Cardiac Catheterization Room. "Critical Care" now oversees Internal Medicine ICU, Surgical ICU, Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal Moderate-to-Severe Care, and Respiratory Care Center. "Long-Term Care" now oversees the Nursing Home, Home Nursing, and Discharge Preparation Room. "Renal Care" now oversees Dialysis Rooms One and Two (including the Peritoneal Dialysis Room). The following nursing staff, originally under the Medical Affairs Department, have had their responsibilities transferred to the Nursing Department as detailed: The Anesthesia Recovery Team is now under "Acute Care" in the Operating Room; the Surgical Assistant Team is now under "Acute Care" in the Operating Room; the Cardiac Catheterization Team is now under "Acute Care" in the Cardiac Catheterization Room; all Testing Rooms are now under "Acute Care" in the Outpatient Center; the Comprehensive Care Team is now under "Acute Care" in the Outpatient Center; the Psychiatric Day Ward is now under "Acute Care" in various Nursing Stations; the Nutritional Therapy Team is now under "Acute Care" in various Nursing Stations; the Liver Protection Team is now under the "Disease Management and Health Education Room."
July 17: A group of four students from Taiwan's University Medical and Health Service Team began a three-week overseas internship with the Medical Mission in Malawi.
July 20: In collaboration with the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, the hospital launched a master's credit course on "organizational behavior," which officially started and was scheduled to conclude on October 12.
July 25: To enhance employee fitness, the hospital began promoting the "Health Promotion" concept by recruiting 100 employees as seed members who will wear pedometers and aim to walk 10,000 steps daily, working towards the goal of obtaining World Health Organization certification as a "Health Promoting Hospital."
July 27: The hospital completed an upgrade of the hospital-wide abnormal event information reporting system, establishing a comprehensive patient safety system across the hospital.
July 31: Dr. Shu-zhong Zhao from the Chinese Medicine Department, along with his family, arrived in Laos to begin a medical mission. The hospital provided support in preparation for future medical missions in Laos.

August
August 1: The Health Checkup Center relocated to the sixth floor of the Matthew Building, occupying over 231 square meters and integrating checkup items and processes. The motor vehicle inspection services originally provided at the Ruiguang campus were also transferred back to the main hospital, and a thanksgiving service was held on the 8th. The Public Health Bureau organized an art therapy workshop for the Palliative Care Unit, with Su Lv, a Tsing Hua University art therapy lecturer, as the speaker. The Hengchun Joint Emergency Center, formed by the MOHW Pingtung Hospital Hengchun Branch, Nanmen Hospital, and Heng Chun Christian Hospital, began operations, with our hospital providing medical staff support.
August 3: Two trainee missionaries from the Christian Medical Mission began a three-week short-term overseas internship with the Medical Mission in Malawi.
August 5: To celebrate Father's Day and enhance parent-child interaction, a "Super Daddy Parent-Child Fun Fair" was held under the arcade of Pacific Department Store in Pingtung City. The event included competitions such as the Super Daddy Diaper Changing Championship, the Baby Crawling Contest, and the Look-alike Parent-Child Face Competition.
August 7: One of the hospital's founders, Norwegian missionary Dr. Kristoffor Fotland, passed away in Norway at the age of 101. Dr. Fotland served as the hospital's second superintendent (1960–1970). The hospital underwent a new dialysis and peritoneal dialysis services accreditation system by the Taiwan Society of Nephrology.
August 14: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau conducted an accreditation of the Social Workers Office's "Volunteer Management Operations."
August 22: Deputy Superintendent Chi-kin Lan and Deputy Superintendent Pei-fang Jia, along with seven others, led a team to Changhua Christian Hospital to benchmark and study "Improving Medical Record Documentation."
August 23: A memorial and thanksgiving service for Dr. Kristoffor Fotland was held in the assembly hall on the sixth floor of the hospital. Over 200 people attended, including many retired employees, Dr. Kristoffor Fotland's old friends in Taiwan, and Pingtung County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao.
August 31: The Kaohsiung-Pingtung Medical Region Management Committee conducted an on-site inspection and provided guidance on patient safety operations at the hospital.

September
September 4: The hospital held its third ACLS training course of the year over two consecutive days.
September 7: The hospital, in conjunction with the Department of Health Promotion, IRB, and Taipei Veterans General Hospital, hosted the "Seminar on the Rights and Regulations that Participants Should Have." A contract to build a healthy city was signed with Pingtung City Office, which joined the Pingtung City Community Health Promotion Committee for the first time. Mayor Shou-shan Yeh promised to work towards the goals of "Healthy Community, Healthy Pingtung, Healthy City."
September 16: The hospital's badminton club organized a hospital-wide badminton competition, with six teams and 90 participants registering. The "Health Team," composed of members from the Environmental Protection Office, Health Checkup Office, Medical Service Office, Engineering Office, Social Workers Office, and Volunteer Team, won the championship. The hospital's Director of the International Medical Cooperation Development Center, Chih-Cheng Chen, was invited by the Department of Health Promotion and the Taiwan Medical Association to participate in the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office annual meeting in New Zealand on behalf of the World Medical Association.
September 20: The trial accreditation of the 2006 New Teaching Hospital Accreditation System was conducted over three consecutive days. A team of six commissioners from the Joint Commission of Taiwan visited the hospital and the Ruiguang Campus. A total of 26 medical officials and professors from 22 countries visited the hospital as part of China Medical University's International Traditional/Alternative Medicine Professional Training Camp.

October
The hospital was successfully approved as a member of the WHO Health Promoting Hospitals (HPH), becoming a member of the WHO. The evaluation related to WHO HPH is scheduled to take place four years later.
Pediatricians who had been trained overseas returned one after another to serve at the hospital, and the hospital now has eight pediatric subspecialties: neonatology, pediatric thoracic, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric nephrology, pediatric neurology, pediatric infectious diseases, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric asthma, allergy, and rheumatology.
Thirty community medicine department home care workers were officially incorporated into the hospital staff.

October 1: The first-floor outpatient cultural corridor exhibited the "Colorful World—Mei-lian Shi Pressed Flower Solo Exhibition."   
October 5: The Infection Control Office initiated the first-ever hospital-wide "Hand-washing Slogan Song and Badge Poster Creation Contest." The medical staff showcased their creative talents, with the Laboratory Department emerging as the winner.
October 16: The Department of Emergency Medicine held its annual Special Disaster Emergency Medical Training Course and Nuclear Disaster Drill.
October 17: To ensure all staff understood the regulations related to "patient rights," the Human Resources Office began a series of four advocacy courses starting on this day.
October 20: The hospital's Maternal and Child Health Department underwent Mother and Baby-Friendly Hospital Accreditation by the Bureau of Health.
October 21: The "Organizational Behavior Specialist Course," a three-month industry-academia collaboration with Pingtung University of Science and Technology, concluded on this day, with 24 participants from chief level and above attending.
October 31: A fund-raising event for the Palliative Care Fund was held, including a charity sale and the signing of Palliative Care Wish Cards. Pingtung County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao was invited to the event, where he signed a "Advance Directive for Choosing Palliative Care and Hospice Services," publicly supporting palliative care work.

November
The Pingtung County Tianyuan Diabetes Friends Association, formed by the hospital's diabetes patients, was selected by the Catholic Sanipax Socio-Medical Service & Education Foundation as the National Excellent Diabetes Patient Group in the hospital category.
November 1: The outpatient cultural corridor exhibited the "Revival of Creative Vision—Taili 3D Stereoscopic Image Exhibition."
November 2: The hospital's home care services underwent accreditation by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
November 4: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, in collaboration with the hospital, organized the World Diabetes Day Advocacy Event under the theme "Caring for the Disadvantaged: Moving Towards Sunshine." A health fair was held at the plaza in front of the Cultural Affairs Bureau.
November 10: The building of the original Liuhe Nursing Center on Ruiguang Road, purchased by the hospital in a foreclosure auction in March of this year, was officially handed over to the hospital following a court handover procedure.
November 16: The hospital held its annual fire drill, strengthening the disaster prevention and rescue knowledge of medical staff and administrative personnel and ensuring patient evacuation safety.
November 18: The Indigenous Health Promotion Center of the Community Medicine Department, supported by Executive Yuan's Council of Indigenous Peoples, launched the "Indigenous Traditional Medicine Cultural Documentation Center" project, initiating a root-seeking journey for the traditional medicine of the Paiwan and Rukai peoples. The hospital appointed Pastor Zhao-cai Lai of Majia Township, a teacher of Wutan Elementary School, Editor-in-Chief Yuehan Lai of the Xiaomiyuan website, Social Worker Bao-yu Lin of Heng Chun Christian Hospital, Pastor Shi Dong of Mudan Township, Principal Zhi-qin Fan of Maolin Elementary School, Artist Yu-ru Du, and Dr. Jin-san Wan as planning committee members.
November 21: The hospital's support group for diabetes sufferers—the Pingtung County Tianyuan Diabetes Friends Association—won first place in the Southern District Creative Health Education Competition organized by the Catholic Sanipax Socio-Medical Service & Education Foundation with a lively short play combined with a Taiwanese opera performance. The hospital organized the first Pingtung County Community Health Care Instructor Training, held simultaneously in Chaozhou Town, Hengchun Town, and Pingtung City, with 300 people registering.
November 24: The hospital was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Bureau of National Health Insurance for its seven-year implementation of the "National Health Insurance Mountainous and Offshore Islands Medical Payment Efficiency Improvement Plan," which has improved the quality of medical care in mountainous townships.
November 28: The Department of Emergency Medicine conducted the 333 Mass Casualty Exercise to test the response time and capability of medical personnel to handle large-scale casualties.

December
Our hospital was selected as a "Hospital with Outstanding Performance in the Comprehensive Development Plan for Tobacco Hazard Prevention and Smoking Cessation Promotion among Nurses in Taiwan."
To celebrate Christmas, the Chaplaincy Department collaborated with ten churches from Pingtung County and City to bring Christmas carols to the wards. Professor Zhi-ping Lin, General Secretary of the Cosmic Light Holistic Care Organization, shared "The Joy of Giving" with all hospital fellows; Pastor Guo-guang Ge conducted a "Revival and Spiritual Renewal" session for Christian fellows; and a "Love and Healing" Christmas gathering was held for patients and their families.

December 1: The outpatient cultural corridor exhibited the "Minsheng Senior High School of Commerce and Home Economics Commercial Advertising Design Department Students Joint Exhibition."
December 7: The head nurses formed the "Christmas Angel Caroling Group" and visited each nursing station to bring good tidings and to show appreciation for the nursing staff.
December 8: Hon. Marjorie Ngaunje, the Minister of Health of Malawi, visited our hospital and received a full-body health check-up.
December 11: The 2007 Annual Staff Welfare Committee election was held from the 1st to the 7th. The elected members are: nursing supervisor Hui-ru Zhuang, head nurse Hui-zhen Zhang, and nurse Qiu-yue Chen; from the Medical Affairs Department, Meng-yi Dai; from the Medical Department, Jing-jie Qiu; and from the administrative unit, Sheng-cong Zhong.
December 12: In response to the possible outbreak of avian influenza, the Infection Control Committee held a pandemic drill and invited officials from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control of the Department of Health Promotion for onsite guidance. The focus of the drill was on the isolation procedures and the process of sampling and reporting.
December 26: A documentary titled "Caring Beyond Borders," which centered on the Malawi Medical Mission led by our hospital, was broadcast on the Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation channel. This film was funded by the Department of Health Promotion and produced by Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation.
December 30: Our hospital decided to discontinue its management of the Gaoshu Nursing Home, withdrawing from its operations effective immediately, with the nursing staff being reassigned to our hospital.
December 31: The 50,000th baby delivered at our hospital was born at 4:27 p.m. She weighed 2,970 grams, and the mother had a natural birth

January
January 1: Rukai slate carving artist Chuan-lan Wang held her first solo exhibition at our hospital titled "You Smiled and the Flowers Bloomed... Rukai Slate Painting, Original Lifestyle Handicraft Art Exhibition." The exhibition runs until the end of February. The 50,001st baby delivered at our hospital was a boy weighing 3,250 grams.
January 4: Organizational adjustments were made. The "Wound Treatment Team" and "Nursing Staff of the Hematology and Oncology Department," originally part of the Medical Affairs Department, were reassigned to the "Acute Care" nursing stations of each department. The "Radiology Department," "Nuclear Medicine Department," and "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Room" nursing staff were also reassigned to the "Acute Care" emergency room, effective immediately, now under the jurisdiction of the Nursing Department.
January 17: The Radiology Department provided medical assistance by performing brain and spinal CT scans on "Xiao Rou," a critically endangered white-handed gibbon housed at the Pingtung University of Science and Technology's Conservation Center for Endangered Wildlife. After consultations with veterinarians from the university, Dr. Sheng-shan Yang from our hospital's Neurology Department, and Dr. Cheng-gui Shi, Director of the Radiology Department, it was suspected that Xiao Rou might be suffering from neurological diseases similar to those in humans, such as neuritis, myelitis, or multiple sclerosis, all of which are primarily treated with steroids.
January 29: Our hospital, in cooperation with the Pingtung County Labor Affairs Bureau, launched a massage station for the visually impaired, where visually impaired massage therapists provide services to the public in the first-floor outpatient area, offering a place for hospital staff and caregivers to relax while also supporting the independence of the visually impaired.

February
February 1: The 2006 Year-End Thanksgiving and Raffle Event was held in the Assembly Hall, with a total of 300 prizes given away.
February 2: The "Human Resources Program," a three-month industry-academia collaboration with Pingtung University of Science and Technology, concluded today, with 24 chief-level or above personnel participating.
February 3: The hospital’s softball club held the 2007 Annual Valentine’s Cup Softball Tournament at Linluo Sports Park, with hospital employees, their immediate family members, and volunteers forming teams to compete. The "Wu Team," composed of the Dialysis Unit, Rehabilitation Department, 2C, Hospice Ward, Security Office, and Engineering Office, won the championship, while the "X Cuà Team," led by the Laboratory Department, took second place.
February 5: The Obstetrics and Gynecology Department passed the Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital Accreditation by the Bureau of Health, Department of Health, for the fifth consecutive year. Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Qi-jie Kang personally visited the hospital to present the flag, which was received by Superintendent Chao-sung Chang.
February 16: The Community Medicine Department held its fifth consecutive annual Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery event, distributing 181 servings of chicken soup to elderly people living alone in the county.
February 17: Our hospital’s Long-Term Care Center received a "Superior" rating in the 2006 Annual Home Care Institution Supervision and Assessment conducted by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
February 22: The final results of the 2006 Annual Hospital-Wide Needlestick Prevention Competition were announced. The Laboratory Department won first place, the Hospice Ward took second, and the Emergency Room came in third. The Most Improved Award went to Ward 2C.

March
The Patient Safety Committee organized three sessions in March on the topic of "Reporting of Adverse Events" to implement the hospital's standard operating procedures for patient safety reporting and to analyze the causes of significant incidents. The sessions explained how to use the reporting system.

March 1: The hospital-organized Taiwan Medical Mission in Malawi was incredibly successful in promoting various medical and public health initiatives in the Republic of Malawi, Africa. As a result, the team was nominated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and won the Integrated Epidemic Prevention Group Award at the 2006 Epidemic Prevention Awards by the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control of the Department of Health Promotion, receiving recognition from the Department of Health Promotion.
March 12: From March 12 to 23, six Christian youth volunteers from the evangelical ship "MV Doulos" conducted gospel outreach through drama and singing at the hospital and shared their life experiences from around the world.
March 22: The Palliative Care Ward organized a ward wedding for the daughter of Ms. Ding, a patient, fulfilling Ms. Ding’s final wish. The wedding was officiated by Pastor Shi-lin Yang of the Shengli Church of the Pingtung Collaborative Council, with relatives, friends, and the attending physician, Yue-quan Zhuang, in attendance as witnesses. This was the first wedding held in the Palliative Care Ward since its establishment. The Reproductive Medicine Center reached a new level of technical expertise by successfully completing the first case in Pingtung of microinjection of a single sperm retrieved through testicular biopsy. The case resulted in a successful pregnancy, with a single fetus expected to be born in mid-October 2007.
March 28: A thanksgiving service for the handover of the 15th hospital superintendent was held in the assembly hall on the 6th floor of the John Building. The handover was overseen by Chairman Kan Liu and Christian Medical Mission Chairman Zhao-ming Jian. Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs Te-sung Zhuo will take over the position of the 15th hospital superintendent on April 1.
March 29: The Ruiguang campus of the hospital underwent an "Integrated Accreditation of Non-adjacent Hospital Areas" conducted by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
March 30: The Engineering Office conducted a water outage drill, simulating the scenario where tap water could not be supplied and groundwater was contaminated. The hospital prepared to request support from the Fire Department for water trucks, purchase spring water from vendors, and buy bottled mineral water for drinking. On the day of the drill, a water truck was arranged to provide water support.

April
Starting in April, five adult CPR courses were held for non-medical staff. Each participant was required to perform the CPR techniques in practice sessions and tests to ensure they could complete the procedure correctly.

April 9: To strengthen unity among all staff, five Hospital Accreditation Consensus Camps were held over three days, with Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo personally explaining the hospital's mission and vision to help staff understand the core values and future development of the hospital.
April 10: The Ward Gospel Team distributed "Easter Eggs" to share the gratitude of Easter with inpatients and their families.
April 12: The Crisis Management Committee conducted the annual emergency disaster response and mass casualty drill to enhance disaster prevention and rescue knowledge among medical and administrative staff and ensure patient evacuation safety. The Pingtung County Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services sent personnel to supervise the drill. The Emergency Department activated the mass casualty mechanism to test the response time and capability of medical staff.
April 18: The Information Management Office conducted a "Computer System Downtime Response Drill" at the Outpatient Building. The Medical Practice Section, Medical Records Office, Nursing Department, Radiology Department, Laboratory Department, and Pharmacy Department switched to manual operations, simulating the response to a computer system failure.  
April 19: In celebration of the establishment of the Indigenous Peoples' Association, the hospital invited Ara Kimbo, known as the Father of Folk Songs, the Paiwan tribe's chief female nose flute player, Sauniaw Tjuveljevelj, and indigenous singer Ragiliane to perform at the hospital. The Taiwan International Health Action Team (TaiwanIHA) presented a certificate of appreciation to the hospital, thanking it for providing photos that enabled the successful publication of the book "Passion and Care," which introduces Taiwan's medical assistance efforts. The book also features the Medical Mission in Malawi organized by the hospital. The Medical Ethics Committee held a course on "Medical Ethics-Related Declarations."
April 20: The Department of Emergency Medicine held its annual Special Disaster Emergency Medical Training Course and Nuclear Disaster Drill.
April 21: The 2007 New Hospital Accreditation Pre-Accreditation System was held. Deputy Superintendent Xun-zhen Liao of Lixin Hospital, Director Ji-zhen Sun of the Nursing Department of Chen Hsin General Hospital, Director Xiao-lian Chen of the Nursing Department of Cathay General Hospital, Chief Mei-rong Chen of the Archives Division of the National Archives Administration, and Director Jun-wen Wang of the Hospital Management Department of Chung Shan Medical University were invited as pre-accreditation committee members.

May
May 1: An exhibition of artworks by students from the Art Class of Pingtung Senior High School was held in the Cultural Corridor for one month.
May 8: The Hospital Chaplain's Office held the first session of a three-month "Accompaniment Training Course," with six students graduating from the course. Organizational changes included the dissolution of the "Materials Committee" and the establishment of the "Nutrition Committee." The "Secretariat" was restructured to include a "Secretary Group" and a "Research and Development Group."
May 15: The Taiwan Academy of Hospice Palliative Medicine conducted an evaluation of hospice home care services. The hospital's Community Medicine Department won the bid for providing home care services and emergency rescue qualifications for elderly individuals living alone, a contract awarded by the Social Affairs Bureau of Pingtung County Government.
May 16: The Ruiguang Campus held a fire response drill. Main hospital personnel were notified to provide support, while the medical staff at the Ruiguang Campus were grouped into teams for command, communication, firefighting, evacuation guidance, protection, and rescue. Patients and their families were evacuated, and the injured were transferred to the main hospital.
May 19: The Hospital Accreditation Consensus Camp was chaired by Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo.
May 23: The hospital underwent a two-and-a-half-day accreditation by the Joint Commission of Taiwan as part of the 2007 New Hospital Accreditation System.
May 28: Dr. Jun-jun Yeh, an attending physician in the hospital's Chest Medicine Clinic, participated in the annual Global Online Imaging Diagnosis Competition organized by the Japanese and Korean Society of Thoracic Radiology, won the 2006 championship with a total score of 4080 points and was commended by County Commissioner Tsao Chi-hung.

June
June 1: Organizational changes were made, with the Medical Practice Section now under the jurisdiction of the Medical Operations Department and managed by the Outpatient Manager.
June 11: A joyful event was held in the Palliative Care Ward, where the son of a patient held a betrothal ceremony beside his father’s sickbed, allowing his father, who was unable to return home, to participate in this significant life event.
June 15: To raise funds for the Malawi Medical Fund, a charity sale was held in the hospital’s outpatient lobby, selling items including local Malawian crafts and related products from the Chimei Museum in Tainan.
June 28: The Ministry of the Interior conducted an evaluation of elderly services under the Pingtung County Social Affairs Bureau. The hospital, as the contracting unit for home care services, emergency rescue systems, and dementia bracelets, attended the session to answer questions.

July
July 8: With the support of the Tainan Chimei Cultural Foundation, the "Chimei Music Spreading Love: Witnessing Taiwan’s Love in Malawi" charity concert was held. The Tainan Chimei Philharmonic Orchestra performed at the Pingtung Zhongzheng Performing Arts Hall, and all proceeds from the concert were donated to the Malawi Medical Fund. Over 700 people attended the event.
July 16: In collaboration with Pingtung High School, the eighth annual five-day, four-night Adolescent Medical Study Camp was held, with 60 junior high school students registered to participate. The participants visited various medical units in the hospital.

August
August 6: At the "Medical Student Internship Camp," organized in cooperation with the Christian Medical Mission this year, a total of 9 medical students started a five-day internship in the hospital. The 2007 Family Violence, Sexual Assault, and Suicide Prevention Workshop, hosted by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau and organized by the hospital, was held over two days with 238 participants from various social welfare, medical, educational, and police institutions.
August 7: The Tenth Outstanding Fund "Golden Diamond Award" from the Taipei Financial Research Development Foundation donated an ambulance to the hospital, enhancing emergency medical equipment in the Pingtung area.
August 11: This year’s preemie reunion event was held, with 32 premature babies returning to the hospital for a joyful gathering. Among them was the smallest, born at 24 weeks and weighing only 710 grams.
August 16: Heavy rains from a typhoon caused a landslide in Haocha Village, Wutai Township, burying and damaging houses. Fourteen residents were urgently relocated to the Haocha Presbyterian Church in Pingtung City. The hospital purchased rice, instant noodles, and bottled water, and Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo led members from the Nursing Department, Social Workers Office, Indigenous Health Center, and Chaplain's Office to visit, offering comfort and assessing the residents' physical conditions and needs. The Social Workers Office also initiated a fundraising effort to collect clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, and essential supplies for the displaced residents.
August 17: In anticipation of possible damage from Typhoon Sepat, the hospital formed an emergency rescue team on standby, awaiting orders from the Public Health Bureau. Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo served as the Chief Commander, with Dr. Zhi-wen Chen, the Director of the Emergency Department, as the Deputy Chief Commander. In addition to medical staff, the team included professionals in transportation, communication, logistics, equipment maintenance, water and electricity supply, food provision, and social work.
August 20: Hanne Tonnesen, the Director of the World Health Organization’s Health Promoting Hospitals (WHO HPH) and Technical Officer Majbritt Linneberg visited the hospital for a tour and gave speeches.
August 21: The hospital passed the Department of Health’s new hospital accreditation with honors.
August 25: With support from the Executive Yuan’s Council of Indigenous Peoples, the hospital’s Community Medicine Department and the Indigenous Health Promotion Center launched the "Indigenous Traditional Medical Culture and Health Promotion Center" at the Pingtung County Indigenous Culture Hall. The center was officially inaugurated by Ming-xi Qi, Director General of the Department of Health and Welfare of the Council of Indigenous Peoples, and Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo, igniting the preservation of indigenous traditional medical culture.
August 27: The Social Workers Office organized the "Relieving the Suffering of Poverty and Illness" emergency assistance fund charity sale and volunteer service achievement exhibition.

September
September 19: The hospital’s Board of Directors officially confirmed the appointment of Acting Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo as Superintendent, with a term starting from April 1, 2007, to March 31, 2010.
September 20: A hospital-wide supervisor consensus camp was held, personally hosted by the superintendent, explaining the hospital’s management goals for the coming year and articulating the hospital’s mission.
September 21: The Bureau of National Health Promotion commissioned the Taiwan College of Healthcare Executive to evaluate the "Hospital Outpatient Active Prompting System Evaluation and Guidance Project."
September 26: The hospital’s founder, Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, was awarded the first honorary citizen certificate of Pingtung County by County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao. More than 20 retired employees returned to the hospital to share in the honor.

October
October 13: The Community Medicine Department allocated funds from the Elderly Living Alone Medical Fund to host a Double Ninth Festival event for the elderly. About one hundred elderly individuals from Pingtung City and nearby towns were transported to gather at Zhongshan Park in Pingtung City.
October 18: The first demonstration ward dedicated to the miscarriage prevention of pregnant women in Southern Taiwan was inaugurated. The unveiling ceremony was conducted by Jie-ming Xie, Chairman of the Premature Baby Foundation, Zhi-ping Chen, Director of the Taiwan Association for the Prevention of Preterm Birth, along with Te-sung Zhuo, Superintendent of Pingtung Christian Hospital, and De-sen Liu, Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department.
October 25: The Laboratory Department of the hospital won first place in both the patient safety hand hygiene movement logo promotion and the hand-washing dance competition within the 2007 Kaohsiung and Pingtung Regions Medical Network. The Infection Control Office of the hospital received an excellence award in the Patient Safety Annual Goal Creative Practice, organized by the Joint Commission of Taiwan, for the "Guardian Hand-washing Movement."

November
November 6: Pingtung Christian Hospital became the first hospital in Pingtung County to receive certification from the Department of Health Promotion as a "Cervical Cancer Prevention and Care Hospital." The hospital was awarded an "excellent" rating by the Research, Development, and Evaluation Commission of the Executive Yuan for its outstanding performance in the 2007 Quality of Life and Environment Assessment.
November 25: The Staff Welfare Committee organized a hiking event for the staff, with over six hundred employees and their families participating, marking the highest attendance in history.
November 29: To promote ISO certification procedures, first- and second-level supervisors visited Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital and Cardinal Tien Hospital in Xindian for benchmarking studies.

December
December 3: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau visited the hospital for an "Emergency Medical Responsibility Hospital Business Review."
December 10: The Social Workers Office conducted an in-hospital suicide incident response drill.
December 12: The hospital officially announced the implementation of the ISO 9001:2000 international certification management system and established the ISO Promotion Committee, with the hospital superintendent serving as the Chair of the Institutional Review Board. The administrative Deputy Superintendent was designated as the management representative, and the executive secretary role was assigned to a staff member from the Secretariat. The Planning and Development Office set up a document control center to coordinate promotion-related work.
December 17: The duties of ward attendants, previously managed by the Nursing Department, were officially outsourced to Xinglin Management Center starting this day.
December 18: The list of the twelfth Board of Directors was announced: Chairman Kan Liu, Managing Directors Zhao-ming Jian, Li-geng Jia, Hong-shu Hao, Wei Huang, Directors Lei Chen, Yi-shi Fan, He-de Lei, and Xiu-qin Chen.
December 26: The evaluation results for Pingtung County's 2007 home care service commissioned to Pingtung Christian Hospital were rated as outstanding. The hospital also passed evaluations for the third consecutive year as a "Kidney Disease Health Promotion Institution" and as a "Training Hospital for Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Staff."

January
January 1: The duties of the Patient Transportation Center, previously under the management of the Nursing Department, were officially outsourced to EDGENTA UEMS starting this day.
January 10: The 2007 Employee Communication Meeting was hosted by the Human Resources Department.
January 14: The first hospital-wide ISO 9001:2000 international certification management system training session was held, focusing on "Detailed Explanation of ISO9001:2000 Clauses." The Republic of Malawi decided to establish diplomatic relations with China. In response, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately ceased diplomatic relations with Malawi and halted all aid projects, including the Taiwan Medical Mission to Malawi, managed by Pingtung Christian Hospital. The team members returned to Taiwan one after another.
January 15: The hospital's 2007 year-end thanksgiving banquet was held at the Ruiguang parking lot, inviting all staff, volunteers, retired employees, and collaborating primary care clinics to participate. A total of 143 tables were set.
January 19: Pingtung Christian Hospital hosted the 193rd Taiwan Pediatric Association Academic Conference, focusing on "Child Safety and Welfare," attracting more than 200 pediatricians.
January 30: The second hospital-wide ISO training session was held, focusing on "process management."

February
February 1: Organizational changes were made, with the "Associate Clerk Group," previously under the management of the Nursing Department, now transferred to the Medical Operations Department and placed under the supervision of the Outpatient Manager. The hospital passed the 2008 Diabetes Health Promotion Institution Evaluation by the Bureau of Health. The hospital's Rehabilitation Department was entrusted with the operations of the 2008 Pingtung County Child Development Joint Assessment Center. The hospital's home care service was rated "excellent" in the Pingtung County Home Care Institution Accreditation. The Community Medicine Department held its sixth annual "Soup for Warmth" campaign, providing medicinal chicken soup to 200 elderly individuals living alone across the county. The Nephrology Department was awarded the "Outstanding Kidney Disease Health Promotion Institution" for 2007 by the Bureau of Health, with Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Qi-jie Kang personally presenting the certificate.
February 16: The hospital and the Staff Welfare Committee jointly hosted the fifth Valentine's Cup slow-pitch softball tournament.
February 18: The final results of the hospital's 2007 Needlestick Injury Prevention Competition were announced: first place went to the Laboratory Department, second place to the Palliative Care Ward, third place to Ward 2C, and the Most Improved Award went to the Nuclear Medicine Department.
February 20: The Health Checkup Center acquired a new digital X-ray mobile unit, which was officially put into operation for off-site services.

March
March 1: The first-floor outpatient cultural corridor showcased the exhibition "The Story of Paper—Yu-wen You's European Paper Relief Solo Exhibition." The inpatient medical order system was fully implemented. To comply with the Cancer Treatment Quality Certification Accreditation, specialized wards were established to provide more professional care for cancer patients, designating Ward 6C as the oncology ward.
March 3: To promote the health of medical staff and improve the quality of consultations, a 10-minute break was implemented during morning and afternoon outpatient sessions.
March 5: The hospital introduced the ISO 9001:2000 International Quality Management System, announcing the procedures for document and record management and their associated forms, gradually promoting standardized operations across the hospital. The Staff Welfare Committee launched the 2008 Spring Tour.  The hospital revised its employee leave policies in accordance with the Gender Equality in Employment Act, allowing male employees to take three days of paternity leave with pay when their spouse gives birth. Paternity leave must be taken within the five-day period that includes the day of the spouse’s delivery and the two days before and after.
March 12: The Patient Safety Committee held a promotion event in the assembly hall titled "Key Points and Trends in Patient Safety Work for 2008."
March 17: Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu, leader of the hospital’s Medical Mission in Malawi, was awarded a Grade Three Health Prize by the Department of Health Promotion for his contributions to establishing a hospital management system in Malawi and treating local AIDS patients, which garnered recognition from both Malawi and the international community. His efforts significantly contributed to expanding Taiwan's medical diplomacy.
March 19: The Information Management Office conducted a "Computer System Shutdown Drill."
March 27: To foster good relations with the neighborhood, the Social Workers Office organized a community street-cleaning event.
March 28: The Xiaomugua Storytelling Theater from the Department of Early Childhood Education at Pingtung University of Education performed for hospitalized children at the hospital.

April
The hospital was accredited by the Taiwan Society of Nephrology as a training hospital for peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis nursing staff in 2008 and approved three instructors for hemodialysis nursing training and two instructors for peritoneal dialysis nursing training.

April 2: The hospital received the donation of an ambulance from Apex Material Technology Corporation, with General Manager Shu-hua Chao handing over the keys to the Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs, Chi-kin Lan, in a donation ceremony. To enhance the emergency response capabilities in case of information system failures, a computer system failure drill was conducted, during which medical, administrative, and medical affairs departments reverted to manual operations to handle the emergency.
April 15: The Community Medicine Department joined the Pingtung City Healthy Community Alliance through the Pingtung City Community Health Promotion Center, in cooperation with the Pingtung City Office, to achieve the goal of a healthy city.
April 21: The Palliative Care Ward held a charity second-hand goods sale to raise funds for palliative care and introduced auxiliary therapies to alleviate pain for terminal cancer patients, with therapy dogs invited to participate.
April 29: The first phase of the ISO internal quality audit was conducted by participating departments to strengthen the quality of internal operations.

May
May 21: To improve doctor-patient relationships and alleviate the frustration of hospitalized patients and their families, the first "Patient-Friend Fun Event—Karaoke Singing" was held, receiving enthusiastic responses from patients.
May 23: To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the hospital’s founding, a hospital mission essay contest was held, encouraging fellows and volunteers to share their personal experiences of applying the hospital’s mission in their work. Five excellence awards and five merit awards were granted.
May 26: The hospital's Myanmar Cyclone Relief Team departed for a seven-day medical support mission, consisting of five members, including Dr. Wei Huang, Dr. Ji-long Hao, and Dr. De-sen Liu. They also delivered medicines, supplies, and other relief items.

June
The hospital was accredited by the Department of Health Promotion as a "nurse practitioner training hospital."

June 11: The Social Workers Office organized the "Pingtung County hospitals designated to take charge of sexual assault observation and training."
June 12: A fire emergency response and mass casualty drill were conducted.
June 18: In the Eastern Caribbean, the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, one of our diplomatic allies, King, accompanied by their Minister of Agriculture, the Minister of their Prime Minister's Office, and a delegation of five, visited our hospital with the accompaniment of our Ambassador to Saint Lucia, Taizhu Zhou, to learn about the promotion of international Christian ministry and health-promoting hospitals. They also observed the integrated medical and healthcare management model. Prime Minister King expressed his hope for enhanced medical exchanges between the two countries.
June 21: Former leader of the hospital’s Medical Mission in Malawi, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu, was honored with the 18th Medical Contribution Award for his dedication to caring for AIDS patients in Malawi and was received by President Ying-jeou Ma.
June 23: The hospital underwent the initial audit for ISO 9001:2000 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
June 27: The Social Workers Office organized another community street-cleaning event.
June 30: The hospital underwent the final audit for ISO 9001:2000 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

July
July 5: President Ying-jeou Ma, accompanied by Presidential Office Deputy Secretary-General Ching-chuan Yeh, minister of the Department of Health Promotion Fang-yue Lin, and Director of the Department of Health Promotion's Department of International Cooperation Che-ming Yang, visited the hospital to listen to a briefing on international medical Christian ministry and community healthcare initiatives. He praised the hospital's dedication to international medical care.
July 11: A Taiwan Mobile Music Ambassador concert was held in the outpatient lobby, featuring four first musicians from the Taipei Philharmonia Moments Musicaux.
July 12: The Urban Tribal Health Promotion Center of the hospital's Department of Family and Community Medicine organized a "Youth Flying Young Dapeng Bay Cycling Experience Tour," with 28 participants aged 12 to 18 from Panshi, Da, Pingshan Presbyterian Churches in Taiwan, and Chaozhou Baptist Church.
July 15: To promote and preserve indigenous tribal culture and ancestral wisdom, the hospital's Indigenous Traditional Medicine and Health Promotion Center hosted an Indigenous Tribal Traditional Culture and Ecology Experience Tour at the Nanhe Village Museum in Laiyi Township.
July 25: McDonald visited the hospital's pediatric patients, teaching them the handwashing song to prevent enterovirus. The hospital's chaplain's office held a two-day staff retreat at Nanyuan Leisure Farm.
July 26: The Kaohsiung-Pingtung-Penghu Regional Medical Network hosted a hospital management workshop at the hospital.

August
August 8: The Emergency Department held special disaster (nuclear disaster) emergency medical training and drills.
August 9: The Nursing Department held a professional humanized nursing workshop.
August 11: The Chaplain's Office of the hospital, in collaboration with the Christian Medical Mission, organized a summer internship camp for medical students.
August 13: The Medical Affairs Department held a stroke care workshop.
August 30: The Metropolitan Indigenous Community Health Promotion, organized by the Indigenous Health Promotion Center of the Family and Community Medicine Department at our hospital, held a Metropolitan Indigenous Health Praise Dance Competition at Zhongshan Park in Pingtung City. Groups from Panshi, Datong, Pingshan, Wutai Churches, Chaozhou Baptist Church, and the hospital's Yuanqi Club participated.

September
September 1: To celebrate the hospital's 55th anniversary, a "Draw My Pingtung Christian Hospital" competition was held, capturing various aspects of the hospital's 55 years of deep-rooted service in Pingtung through the eyes and hands of children.
September 2: Thirteen units of the hospital, including the Medical Affairs and Nursing Departments, passed ISO 9001 certification. At the certification ceremony, BSI Taiwan Branch Manager Zong-ming Su presented the certificate to Hospital Superintendent Te-sung Zhuo.
September 12: The Bureau of Health of the Department of Health Promotion entrusted the Joint Commission of Taiwan to conduct a mother-and-baby-friendly hospital accreditation at the hospital.
September 18: The hospital introduced Pingtung's first "Ledeer" family-centered birthing suite, providing attentive services where pre-labor, labor, and postpartum care all take place in the same room.
September 19: The hospital's Community Medicine Department, in collaboration with 7-Eleven, established 24-hour blood pressure measurement stations at the Yongda and Fengshuo stores in Pingtung. The stations were inaugurated by Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Qi-jie Kang, Hospital Deputy Superintendent Pei-fang Jia, 7-Eleven Store Manager Jing-yi Wang, and Community Health Alliance Chairman Yong-zhong Xiao.
September 29: To provide cancer patients with specialized care, the hospital established an oncology ward. A team comprising hematology and oncology physicians, oncology-trained nurses, cancer case managers, chaplaincy staff, social workers, nutritionists, and patient support groups provides continuous and integrated care addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of cancer patients at all stages.

October
October 1: Dr. Morten Skjorshammer, Director of the Norwegian Mission Hospital, and Harald Askeland, President of the Mission Medical College, visited the hospital to share how to instill the institution's core values in every fellow. The physician outpatient scheduling information system of the Medical Affairs Department has gone online.
October 3: The hospital's organizational structure was revised, merging the "Medical Quality Review Committee" and the "Patient Safety Committee" into the "Patient Safety and Medical Quality Review Committee." The "Nursing Quality Management Committee" was also restructured under this new committee. Additionally, the "Trauma Multidisciplinary Committee" was newly established. The "International Medical Cooperation and Development Center" was renamed the "Overseas Medical Mission Department."
October 4: A thanksgiving service to commemorate the hospital's 55th anniversary was held in the hospital's assembly hall. Distinguished guests, including Pingtung County Deputy County Commissioner Chia-pin Chung, Pingtung City Mayor Shou-shan Yeh, Pingtung Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan Moderator Zhi-ren Wu, and Chang Jung Christian University Chairman Si-hai Yang attended the event.
October 10: In collaboration with the Christian Medical Mission, a three-day national retreat for healthcare professionals and medical students was held at the Kenting Youth Activity Center, themed "Medical Mission to the Ends of the Earth."
October 14: The Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology conducted an on-site review of the hospital as a hospital designated to take charge of high-risk pregnancies within the Perinatal Emergency Medical Network and a hospital designated to take charge of neonatal transfers.
October 18: The Patient Safety Week promotional event, organized by the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Medical Regional Management Committee, was held for the first time in Pingtung, hosted by our hospital, and took place at the plaza in front of the Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County Government. Pingtung County Commissioner Qi-hong Cao, Department of Health Promotion Medical Affairs Section Chief Pei-jia Chen, Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Qi-jie Kang, Hospital Board Chairman Kan Liu, and representatives from medical institutions across Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Penghu fully promoted the "National Handwashing Campaign."
October 24: In celebration of the Double Ninth Festival, the hospital, in collaboration with Pingtung Y’s Men’s Club and students from Yung Ta Institute of Technology and Commerce's community volunteer service team, visited elderly people living alone, distributed festival gifts, sang hymns, and helped clean their living environments.

November
November 11: The hospital restructured its organization, moving the Nursing Department, previously under the Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs, to now fall under the newly established Deputy Superintendent of Nursing. The role of Deputy Superintendent of Nursing was concurrently held by Pei-fang Jia, who was also the Deputy Superintendent of Administration. To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the hospital and strengthen team spirit among employees, a staff sports event was held at the Heping Elementary School sports field. All hospital staff and their families were divided into six groups to compete, with the final overall championship won by the "Lion King Team," composed of the first dialysis room, the planning and development office, the dental department, the cardiac catheterization room, the internal medicine department, the 6th floor nursing station, the internal medicine intensive care unit, the cardiac intensive care unit, the respiratory therapy room, the oncology department, the emergency room, the environmental protection office, the nursing department office, and the occupational safety office.
November 16: In preparation for the 2009 new system of hospital teaching accreditation, the hospital invited experts including Vice Superintendent of the Linkou Branch of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Steve Wen-Neng Ueng, Professor Shen-Long Howng of Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Professor Ching-shan Huang of Taipei Medical University, and Deputy Director of the Nursing Department at National Taiwan University Hospital, Ying Zhang, to conduct a pilot-test accreditation and provide improvement suggestions.
November 20: To celebrate the opening of the second Cardiac Catheterization Room, the hospital held a "Symposium on the Assessment and Various Treatment Methods for Dysfunctional Arteriovenous Fistula" using live surgery broadcasts for the first time. Through lectures and live broadcasts, medical staff were able to gain a better understanding of AV fistula care. Over 200 medical professionals attended the event for mutual exchange and learning.
November 23: In collaboration with the Christian Medical Mission, a three-day national retreat for healthcare professionals and medical students was held at the Kenting Youth Activity Center, themed "Medical Mission to the Ends of the Earth."

December
December 1: The results of the "Painted Impressions of Pingtung Christian Hospital" art competition were announced, and the winning works were publicly exhibited in the Cultural Gallery on the first floor of the hospital starting in December.
December 6: Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, one of the hospital's founders, was awarded the St. Olav's Medal, the highest honor, by the King of Norway in recognition of his dedication to medical missions. The hospital's volunteer team was awarded the 2008 National Outstanding Volunteer Team Excellence Award by the Ministry of the Interior.
December 12: A delegation from Huaxi Second Hospital in China visited the hospital, beginning a 9-day exchange trip. They were particularly interested in the hospital's management information system, and the two hospitals exchanged management insights.
December 15: In preparation for Christmas, various congregations in the Pingtung area took turns over nine days to visit the hospital wards, conducting a series of "Christmas Caroling" activities to bring care to the patients.
December 19: The Chaplain's Office held a "Christmas Evangelistic Meeting" for patients and their families in the John Building assembly hall.
December 23: The community health care group community services of the hospital's Community Medicine Department and the Home Care Service of the Long-term Care Development Center both received the 2008 Symbol of National Quality (SNQ).
December 29: A yearly fire drill was conducted at the Ruiguang Campus. In addition to practicing firefighting, evacuation guidance, protection, and rescue, medical staff also trained in the use of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, and other equipment.
December 30: To enhance medical teaching facilities and improve the clinical skills of medical and nursing staff, the Clinical Skills Center, located on the 6th floor of the Han Wei Building, held an inauguration thanksgiving service and officially opened.

Critical and emergency care training hospital
The entire hospital passed the ISO 9001:2008 certification.
The hospital received cancer treatment quality B-level certification from the Department of Health.
The Laboratory Department passed ISO 15189 certification for 72 items in medical laboratories, the most in the Pingtung area.
The hospital developed mobile nursing units for nursing staff and mobile medical units for nephrologists, becoming the first hospital in the Pingtung-Kaohsiung region to introduce mobile medical care.
The Health Promotion Center for Indigenous Communities in Pingtung City, organized by the hospital, was awarded the Outstanding Award for Healthy Living Development for Indigenous Communities by the Department of Health Promotion of Executive Yuan.
The hospital passed the new teaching hospital accreditation system by the Department of Health Promotion with excellence. The Emergency Department passed the Department of Health Promotion's hospital emergency medical capability grading evaluation with a medium rating, making it the only qualified hospital in the Pingtung area.

January
January 1: The hospital reorganized its structure, transferring the Health Examination Center duties and staff, originally under the "Medical Care Unit" of the "Community Medicine Department," to the Family Medicine Department under the "Medical Affairs Department."
The Radiology Department introduced a digital mammography machine and officially began its operation.
January 4: The hospital received sponsorship and support from the Pingtung County Government, Deputy Speaker Ching-tu Lin, Councilors Ching-sheng Lee and Shih-bin Lee, the Pingtung City Office, the Taiwan Power Company Pingtung Operations Office, and the Zhou Yi-bin Clinic to hold a "Charity Concert for Caring for the Elderly Living Alone" at the Zhongzheng Performing Arts Hall. The concert was led by the Tainan chi-Mei Mandolin Orchestra and was open to the public for free. The elderly living alone and health-promoting volunteers from various communities in Pingtung City were specially invited to attend.
January 23: The hospital held a "Chicken Soup Delivery to Warm the Elderly Living Alone for the New Year" event, distributing 200 medicinal chickens to elderly individuals living alone in Pingtung City, Changzhi, Jiuru, Gaoshu, Neipu, Linbian, Xinpi, Fangliao, Jiadong, Wanluan, Chaozhou, and as far as Shizi Township, as well as in 15 communities in Pingtung City, including Xinhe, Chonglan, Longhua, Xinxing, Dahu, Anzhen, and others.

February
Dr. Sung-chun Lin from the Orthopedic Department published a paper titled "The Effect of Platelet Gels on Lumbar Intertransverse Process Spinal Fusion in a Rabbit Model" in the Formosan Journal of Surgery (2008;41:7-14). The Taiwan Surgical Association awarded this paper as the Best Paper of 2008.
February 5: The Traditional Chinese Medicine Department of our hospital reopened.
February 6: The schedule for the hospital-wide 5S environmental audits for this year was announced.
February 25: A preliminary evaluation for the new system of teaching accreditation pre-accreditation was held. The accreditation committee included Betau Hwang, Superintendent of Zhongxiao Campus, Taipei City Hospital; Tsuen-chiuan Tsai, Deputy Director of the Research and Education Department, Wanfang Hospital, Taipei City; Jin-lian Huang, Deputy Superintendent of Taoyuan Lixin Hospital; and Been-yuan Chen, Director of the Department of Pharmacy, Taichung Veterans General Hospital.

March
The Overseas Mission Department of our hospital signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Malawi, aiding the expansion of medical missionary work. Hospital-wide implementation of the BIKM knowledge management platform began.
March 4: A hospital-wide computer shutdown drill was conducted, during which all operations were carried out manually.
March 16: The Pingtung County Nurses Association held elections. Nursing Deputy Superintendent Pei-fang Jia and Nursing Department Director Jing-ying Zhang were elected as standing supervisor and representative director, respectively. Head Nurse Yu-hao Xue was elected as supervisor, and Head Nurse Wan-fen Yang was elected as director.
March 24: The Community Medicine Department of our hospital hosted the IDS project exhibition and unveiling ceremony at the Sandimen Township Health Center. The event was attended by Tse-min Chu, General Manager of the National Health Insurance Administration, Lu Cai, Manager of the Kaohsiung and Pingtung Branch, and Qi-jie Kang, Director of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.

April
The Health Promotion Center for Indigenous Communities in Pingtung City, organized by the hospital, was awarded the Outstanding Award for Healthy Living Development for Indigenous Communities by the Department of Health Promotion of Executive Yuan.

April 5: Six Christian youth volunteers from the Gospel Ship "MV Doulos" began a 10-day gospel Christian ministry at our hospital.
April 14: The hospital chaplain's office organized an Easter egg distribution event and a family evangelistic meeting.
April 25: The Laboratory Department underwent a two-day initial audit for ISO15189 medical laboratory certification.
April 26: Qi-wen Chen, who has worked in the General Affairs Section for 30 years, was elected as the 2009 Model Worker of Pingtung County for her proactive efforts in learning telephone software modification, reducing maintenance waiting times, and assisting in designing a cost-saving system.
April 28: The electronic signature system for medical orders was fully implemented.
April 29: In response to the Taiwan Society of Health Promoting Hospitals' "One Million I Will" smoke-free pledge campaign, our hospital invited Huashan, Zhongzheng, Siwen, and Xinhe communities, as well as the Community Service Club of Tajen University, to host the signing event at the hospital. The event aimed to proactively persuade smokers to quit in collaboration with the communities.

May
In response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic, the Epidemic Prevention Team organized hospital-wide educational training sessions on "Introduction to H1N1 Influenza and Hospital Response Measures" and "PPE Donning and Doffing."

May 4: A three-day internal quality system audit for ISO9001:2008 was conducted, with 40 documents from 25 units undergoing internal audits.
May 12: The hospital held the 2009 International Nurses' Day Thanksgiving Service at the Assembly Hall, with the theme "Deepening Community, Nursing Leading Innovative Care." Outstanding nursing and service personnel were recognized during the event.
May 23: The "Fubon Family Caregiver Respite Trip," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by our hospital, was held at the Dalukuan Park and Hotel in Gaoshu Township, with 60 caregivers attending.

June
June 1: Evening clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays resumed to serve the public.
June 2: To improve the quality of employee satisfaction surveys and provide an objective platform, the hospital commissioned the Medical Quality Department of Changhua Christian Hospital to conduct employee satisfaction surveys, which were digitized starting this year.
June 20: To pass on the hospital's core values, a Leadership Training Camp for diakonia leaders titled "Following in Jesus' Footsteps" was held at the Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung, attended by over 110 supervisors at the chief level and above.
June 27: In preparation for the upcoming implementation of the "Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG)" payment system by the National Health Insurance Administration, a hospital-wide consensus camp was held.

July
July 10: The Dental Department of our hospital underwent an inspection by the Association Family Dentistry, the Republic of China for the "Family Dentistry Specialist Training Institution."
July 15: A three-day summer children's life experience camp was held, with 35 participants from disadvantaged families in Huashan Village and Dalian Village communities and children of hospital staff, providing an educational and fun event for children from disadvantaged families.
July 25: The Nursing Department held a Clinical Mentorship Growth Camp for N2-N4 nurses who have previously served as mentors for new staff. Group discussions focused on the challenges and rewards of mentoring and how to establish a mentor-friend relationship with new staff.

August
August 1: The Emerging Diseases Epidemic Prevention Task Force was activated to formulate response measures for the H1N1 influenza pandemic.
August 10: Typhoon Morakot, which struck Taiwan on August 8, severely damaged areas including Linbian Township, Jiadong Township, Wutai Township, Majia Township, and Gaoshu Township, leaving thousands homeless. Upon the order of Superintendent Zhuo, a disaster relief medical mission was launched. The medical rescue team, led by Director De-sen Liu of the Medical Affairs Department and Director Choo-aun Neoh of the Community Medicine Department, provided medical services at temporary medical stations set up at Chia-Tung Agricultural Vocational Senior High School, Linbian Fire Brigade, Qifeng Elementary School, and Nei-Pu Senior Agricultural and Industrial Vocational High School. Subsequent support included doctors and volunteers from Taipei Mackay Memorial Hospital, Hualien Mennonite Christian Hospital, Kaohsiung Yuan’s General Hospital, and the Community Medical Group, who joined our hospital’s medical team. Our hospital's ambulance was also coordinated with the emergency medical network to transport disaster victims for treatment.
August 18: In response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic, all hospital staff were required to monitor body temperature, wear masks, and practice frequent hand washing to implement self-health management and prevent the occurrence of cluster infections within the hospital.
August 19: A three-day hospital accreditation for teaching hospitals under the new system was conducted by the Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT).
August 26: Over 500 victims of Typhoon Morakot who had been sheltered at Jiadong Agricultural School were relocated to Fangshan Jialutang Camp, where our hospital’s medical team continued to station and provide care. They shared meals with the victims, created health education posters, screened films on H1N1 prevention, and arranged for volunteer storytellers to read stories to the children.

September
September 10: The Palliative Care Ward of our hospital held an art exhibition for a terminal cancer patient, Ji-xun Zhang, showcasing 29 of his paintings created during his illness. The exhibition was displayed in the corridor on the first floor and the Palliative Care Ward on the fifth floor of the Ruiguang Campus.
September 22: The British Standards Institution (BSI) conducted an expanded verification and follow-up audit of the ISO9001:2008 international quality management system, including units such as the Health Checkup Center, Infection Control Room, Pharmacy Department, and Nutrition Office, in the ISO audit.
September 23: With funding from the Hakka Affairs Council of the Executive Yuan, the hospital implemented a public service Hakka language barrier-free environment project and collaborated with Hakka communities to organize community touring lectures.
September 29: The hospital underwent a Cancer Treatment Quality Certification evaluation by the Bureau of Health.

October
October 2: The Eden Social Welfare Foundation opened a massage station for the visually impaired in the outpatient hall of our hospital.
October 7: The hospital was inspected for the "Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) Program" by the Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT) as part of the annual hospital accreditation. Additionally, the hospital underwent the certification inspection for "Health Promoting Hospital" by the Taiwan Society of Health Promoting Hospitals.
October 24: Organized a tabletop fire drill demonstration for medical institutions in Pingtung County on behalf of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
October 26: The hospital held the Patient Safety Week event themed "Patient Safety Mobilization, It Depends on You and Me." The event promoted activities including Patient Safety Ambassadors, Patient Safety Participation Promotion and Signature Campaign, Hand Hygiene—Reminding to Wash Hands for Everyone, and Medication Safety—Five Patient Questions, Ten Pharmacist Answers.

November
November 4: Together with Kaohsiung St. Joseph Hospital, Lutheran Medical Foundation Kaohsiung Christian Hospital, and Heng Chun Christian Hospital, our hospital co-hosted the 2009 Annual Meeting of the Taiwan Christian Health Care Alliance (CHCA) at Kaohsiung Lotus Tan International Clubhouse over three days.
November 12: Prof. Yohane Nyasulu, Dean of the Health Science Faculty at Mzuzu University, Malawi; Prof. Albert Mwango, Technical Advisor for the Ministry of Health, Zambia; and Dr. Magaret Nokuzola Ntlangula, HIV Specialist at the Ministry of Health, South Africa, representing Malawi, Zambia, and South Africa, respectively, visited our hospital during their participation in the 2009 Global Health Leaders Forum in Taiwan.

December
December 5: Together with various churches in Pingtung, our hospital held Christmas evangelism and caroling activities in the outpatient and inpatient areas.
December 11: The Community Medicine Department of our hospital underwent a home care service accreditation by the Pingtung County Government.
December 29: The hospital passed the new system of teaching hospital accreditation conducted by the Joint Commission of Taiwan (JCT) under the commission of the Department of Health Promotion, Executive Yuan, receiving an excellent rating.

January
January 1: Offered integrated outpatient services for chronic diseases.
January 3: Held a chicken soup charity sale to raise funds for the care of elderly individuals living alone.
January 14: To promote electronic medical records, teams from the hospital's Medical Affairs Department, Information Management Office, Medical Records Office, and Nursing Department visited Chia-Yi Christian Hospital for a benchmarking study.
January 15: The hospital’s Community Medicine Department received an excellent rating in the 2009 home care service program evaluation conducted by Pingtung County.
January 31: The hospital joined the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control's "AIDS Case Management Program" to enhance the quality of AIDS medical care.

February
February 2: Passed the Department of Health Promotion's 2009 evaluation of hospital emergency medical capabilities, becoming the only healthcare institution in the Pingtung area to be rated as "Moderate-Level."
February 11: The hospital launched the “We Can’t Do Good Deeds Without You—Fundraising for Chicken Soup for Elderly Living Alone and August 8th Disaster Victims” campaign, receiving support from Spring Lake Enterprise Co., Ltd, Shinsei Frozen Foods, Yacenter Electric, Chairman Zhi-ming Yang, Taiwan Mendel Biotech, Weko Industrial Component, UTC Foods, and Ms. Min-li Chen. The campaign was aimed at caring for the elderly living alone and indigenous disaster victims residing at the Longquan Camp and Pingtung Veterans Home.
February 28: The hospital held its annual staff and family sports day on February 28 at the Ruiguang Elementary School sports field, with nearly 900 employees and their families participating in various competitive events.

March
March 4: Supported by the Fubon Charity Foundation, the hospital launched the "Morakot Typhoon Spiritual Reconstruction Program" to help typhoon victims aged 55 and above in Wutai Township. A "Fubon Bank Community Elderly Day Care Center and Hope Workshop" was formally established at the typhoon resettlement site, Pingtung Veterans Home.
March 20: The hospital organized a two-day consensus camp to prepare for the 21st National Quality Award challenge. Over a hundred supervisors and employees gathered to discuss core competencies.
March 27: One of the hospital's founders, Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, a Norwegian missionary doctor and the first honorary citizen of Pingtung County, returned to Pingtung from Norway. In recognition of his 30 years of selfless dedication to Taiwan, Pingtung County Government and the hospital held a welcome ceremony. Former colleagues and patients who had received polio treatment at the hospital were invited to reunite with Dr. Bjørgaas.

April
April 5: The hospital's medical shuttle service began operation, passing through Chaozhou, Neipu, and Linluo to facilitate access to medical care for residents in remote areas.
April 15: The hospital's Laboratory Department passed the certification by the Department of Health Promotion under the Executive Yuan for fecal occult blood testing in medical care institutions.
April 24: The hospital's slow-pitch softball team won the championship in the 5th Partner Cup Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament.

May
May 1: Established a breast cancer integrated outpatient clinic; opened a Traditional Chinese Medicine outpatient clinic at the Ruiguang Campus.
May 12: The hospital celebrated International Nurses Day with a thanksgiving service attended by 340 nursing staff, recognizing 49 outstanding nurses and 7 assistant service staff.
May 14: Conducted a hospital-wide computer crash drill to test manual operations in outpatient, emergency, and inpatient departments.
May 26: The hospital's infection control committee organized the 2010 infectious disease response drill, inviting experts from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and the Public Health Bureau for guidance.

June
June 3: The hospital implemented international standards for information security management, undergoing a two-day ISO 27001:2005 information security management system audit conducted by the French AFNOR Standardization Association. The audit scope included the security management of the Information Technology Department's office environment, medical information systems, medical imaging storage and transmission systems, laboratory systems, electronic medical records information systems, and the operation and maintenance of the computer room.
June 8: The Intensive Care Unit of the Internal Medicine Department conducted a live fire drill, simulating a fire emergency and evacuation in the critical care area.
June 19: The hospital organized the "Fubon Family Caregivers' Respite Trip," sponsored by the Fubon Charity Foundation, leading 44 caregivers of disabled family members on an outdoor excursion.
June 23: The hospital underwent a recertification audit by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for ISO 9001:2008, with audits conducted in departments such as the Medical Affairs Department, Nursing Department, Social Workers Office, Occupational Safety Office, Human Resources Office, Pharmacy Department, Infection Control Office, Nutrition Office, Medical Operations Department, Medical Records Section, Institutional Review Board, and Patient Safety and Medical Quality Review Committee.
June 28: Huang-xiong Huang, a member of the Control Yuan, along with guests from the National Health Insurance Administration and Kaohsiung-Pingtung Branch, visited the hospital to provide guidance on National Health Insurance medical affairs.

July
July 3: The 2010 hospital management consensus camp, themed "Dignity, Excellence, Service, Renewal," was held on the first floor of the Nursing Home.
July 5: The Information Management Office passed the ISO27001:2005 international standard certification for information security management.
July 10: Reverend Virat K., President of the Church of Christ in Thailand, led a delegation of 35 people to visit the hospital for an exchange on medical missionary work.
July 15: The hospital participated in the World Vision's 30-Hour Famine event, with 131 medical staff members registering for the 12-hour fasting experience.
July 22: The Chinese Christian Herald Crusades Relief Network donated a mobile medical unit for mountain regions to the hospital. Both parties collaborated on the "August 8 Flood—Post-Disaster Community Caring Service Platform" to help victims of Typhoon Morakot rebuild their homes.
July 29: The hospital was evaluated as a mother-and-baby-friendly hospital.

August
August 5: In line with the National Health Insurance Bureau's policy, the hospital provided mobile medical services in the resource-limited remote area of Yanpu Township.
August 6: The Palliative Care Ward held a Father's Day gratitude concert to comfort hospitalized terminal cancer patients through music.
August 10: The Laboratory Department underwent the ISO 15189 medical laboratory accreditation evaluation.
August 20: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau officially issued the operating license for the nursing home affiliated with the hospital.
August 21: To commemorate the 15th anniversary of promoting palliative care, the hospital held an anti-cancer charity carnival at Qianxi Park in Pingtung City, offering screenings for the four major cancers, kidney health care, healthy diet information, Chinese medicine consultations, DNR card signing, and organ donation advocacy.
August 25: The hospital was inspected by the Public Health Bureau for "women-friendly medical environments."
August 26: The Nutrition Office conducted an in-house tabletop simulation exercise for suspected food poisoning.
August 27: The hospital's administrative offices were relocated to the 9th floor of the nursing home, with units such as General Affairs, Accounting, Human Resources, and Planning & Development moving in.

September
September 1: The hospital began offering the convenience service of mailing certain test results directly to patients, eliminating the need for them to visit the hospital for reports. The Community Medicine Department launched the Pingtung County Health Promotion Service Network, providing "free physical fitness assessments."
September 24: Dr. Te-sung Zhuo, a managing director and pediatric attending physician, received the 20th Medical Contribution Award for his long-term concern for the medical care of premature infants and efforts to improve pediatric critical care in Pingtung. He became the 10th hospital staff member to receive this award.
September 27: To enhance service quality and reduce waiting times, the hospital launched a consultation information system. Through large screens in the hospital, the internet, or internet-capable phones, patients can instantly check the doctor's current consultation number and estimated appointment time, significantly reducing waiting time.
September 29: The Cancer Resource Center was opened on the first floor of the outpatient building, providing cancer care information, medical information inquiries, social resource consultation or referral, rehabilitation supplies, assistive device resources or referral, and psychological counseling. Over two consecutive days, the hospital underwent evaluation under the new accreditation system and teaching accreditation's pilot-test accreditation by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.

October
October 8: Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, one of the hospital's founders, was awarded the Friend of Foreign Affairs Medal by the Representative Office of the Republic of China in Norway. It was in recognition of his 30 years of service in Taiwan, where he saved countless leprosy and polio patients.
October 19: Continuing the post-disaster spiritual reconstruction work after Typhoon Morakot, the hospital, in cooperation with the Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Charity Foundation, held the "Elderly Life Care Event in Wutai Township" at the Baihe Tribe Park in Changzhi Township during the Double Ninth Festival.
October 26: The hospital underwent an inspection by the Department of Health Promotion for "Electronic Medical Records in Medical Institutions" to establish and implement the self-management and continuous improvement regulations for electronic medical records to safeguard the rights of the public.
October 29: Ms. Sikhulile Ngqase, responsible for the Migrant Health Program of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in South Africa, visited the hospital.

November
November 1: The hospital's board of directors announced that Acting Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu will continue to act as the hospital superintendent from October 16, 2010, to April 15, 2011.
November 2: The hospital established an integrated geriatric clinic, led by family medicine attending physician Yu-Li Zhang, providing comprehensive geriatric assessments for elderly patients aged 65 and above with complex conditions and care needs.
November 8: The hospital's application to participate in the Hand Hygiene Certification Program was approved by the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, recognizing the hospital as a Hand Hygiene Promotion Hospital.
November 25: The hospital's outpatient lobby hosted the "Never Abandon" Care Service Tour event organized by the Wan Hai Charity Foundation, featuring performances by disabled groups and visits to patients.

December
December 2: To enhance medical quality and maintain competitiveness, the hospital participated in the selection for the 21st National Quality Award by the Executive Yuan, undergoing a two-day on-site accreditation by the judges.
December 6: The Pingtung County Government's Education Department held an art exhibition for mentally and physically challenged children from elementary and junior high schools in the hospital's cultural corridor.
December 9: The hospital's cardiology department was awarded the National Quality Mark by the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry in 2010 for its "New, Fast, Practical, Simple Balloon Angioplasty of Arteriovenous Fistula." The award was personally presented by Legislative Yuan President Jin-Pyng Wang.
December 10: The hospital was recognized as an excellent business unit in the "Friendly Workplace" category by the Executive Yuan's Council of Labor Affairs for 2010.
December 13: The hospital passed the Department of Health Promotion's electronic medical records inspection, including medical imaging and reports, discharge summaries, blood test reports, and outpatient prescriptions. Only five medical systems nationwide passed all four categories.
December 22: The hospital stood out among more than 140 hospitals nationwide and won the "Outstanding Award" in the "Diabetes Health Promotion Institution Performance Competition" organized by the Bureau of Health, Department of Health Promotion, making it the only winner in southern Taiwan.
December 24: The hospital's pediatric outpatient waiting area, improved and sponsored by the Raising Children's Medical Foundation, held an opening and donation ceremony for the "Colorful Tribe" at Pingtung Christian Hospital's Raising Children's World. Chun-Fu Wu, Chairman of the Raising Children's Medical Foundation, Executive Director Li Lv, architect Sen-Jiang Mao, Pingtung Christian Hospital Deputy Superintendent Pei-Fang Jia, and pediatric department director You-Yu Qin were present for the ribbon-cutting.

January
January 1: Starting from this day, the official name of the hospital's legal entity was changed to "Good Work Medical Foundation Pingtung Christian Hospital."
January 9: The hospital passed the review by the Taiwan Academy of Hospice Palliative Medicine and was certified as a training hospital for palliative care specialists.
January 10: At the invitation of the Taiwan Traditional Chinese Medicine Medical Association, the nursing director group from the People's Hospital of Baodi District, Tianjin, China, visited the hospital for an exchange on hospital management. The hospital passed the certification by the Taiwan Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (TPEN) as a hospital with a qualified TPN.
January 13: The hospital's affiliated nursing home held a gratitude service for its opening, attended by Pingtung County Deputy County Commissioner Chia-pin Chung, Director-General of the Health Bureau Qi-jie Kang, Director of the Department of Social Affairs Yi-juan Li Tu, Chairman of the Medical Association Zhao-ren Li, Chairman of the Nursing Association Sheng-ying Shen, Chairman of the Board of Chang Jung Christian University Si-hai Yang, Huashan Village Chief Fen-li Wang, and several community representatives. The hospital's 2010 year-end gratitude banquet was held in the evening with over 1,000 attendees from the hospital community, featuring 117 tables and 300 raffle prizes, recognizing employees who had served for 20, 25, and 30 years.
January 14: The hospital passed the certification for a mother-and-baby-friendly medical institution by the Department of Health Promotion's Bureau of Health, with the certification period from 2011 to 2013.
January 19: Based on the resolution of the hospital's 13th Board of Directors' 7th meeting, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu was appointed as the hospital's 16th superintendent, with a term from February 1, 2011, to January 31, 2014.
January 28: The hospital underwent a review for creating a women-friendly medical environment for the year 2010 by the Pingtung County government.
January 31: The hospital allocated funds from the Lone Elderly Fund to organize the "Pingtung Christian Hospital's Chicken Soup to Warm the Heart and Add New Year's Dishes for Elderly Living Alone" event, distributing 270 portions of medicinal chicken soup to elderly living alone in Pingtung County and City.

February
February 1: The hospital's affiliated nursing home held a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner for residents and their families, hosting four tables.
February 10: The hospital administration approved a reorganization plan, renaming the "Secretariat" to the "Superintendent's Office" to better reflect its organizational function. Additionally, to enhance human resource efficiency, a "quality and safety section" was established, and the functions of the former "Planning and Development Office" and the "Research and Development Section" under the former "Secretariat" were merged and renamed the "Development Section." These two teams, along with the existing "Secretariat Section," now fall under the "Superintendent's Office."

March
March 6: The hospital held its annual staff fun sports event and fair at the Heping Elementary School sports ground, with nearly 900 employees and their families gathering for group competitions. Pingtung County Deputy County Commissioner Chia-pin Chung, Pingtung City Mayor Shou-shan Yeh, and Chief of the Health Promotion Division of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Shu-zhu Huang attended the event to cheer on the participants. The overall champion was the "SpongeBob Team," comprising members from the Second Dialysis Unit, General Affairs Section, Rehabilitation Department, Oncology Ward, Supplies Room, Respiratory Care Ward, Palliative Care Ward, Security Office, Medical Records Office, Ophthalmology, and ENT Department.
March 17: The Social Workers Office organized a community street-sweeping activity to strengthen community relations.
March 26: To enhance the efficiency and safety of meal service, the hospital's kitchen underwent renovation.

April
April 11: The hospital co-hosted a long-term care lecture titled "All Because of Grandma—A Brief Discussion on Dementia Care" with the Pingtung County government, during which the film "The Forgotten Time" was screened.
April 18: To enhance communication and understanding between hospital staff and the administration, the hospital held a staff communication meeting.
April 20: The hospital was awarded the "21st National Quality Award," the highest honor in business management quality, organized by the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The award was presented by Executive Yuan Premier Den-yih Wu. This was the hospital's first time participating in the competition, and it was recognized by the judging panel, becoming the first medical institution in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung region to receive this honor.
April 21: Dr. Frank Dennis, a missionary doctor and founder of the Taitung Christian Hospital, visited the hospital and shared memories of his time serving at the hospital 50 years ago.
April 29: To ensure that all hospital departments are familiar with emergency procedures in the event of a computer system failure and can continue operations smoothly using manual processes, the hospital's IT Department conducted an emergency response drill for computer shutdown.

May
May 9: A committee member from the Joint Commission of Taiwan visited the Ruiguang campus of the hospital to conduct a merged accreditation for the non-adjacent campuses.
May 10: To improve the efficiency of meal services, the Nutrition Department's computerized meal ordering system was launched. 
May 12: The 2011 Nurse’s Day celebration was held at 5:00 PM in the garden plaza of the Nursing Home, with nearly 400 nurses gathered to celebrate their special day with a musical feast. Fifty-two outstanding nurses were recognized. During dinner, the hospital’s board of directors, superintendent, deputy superintendent, and other top-level executives took on the role of chefs, grilling, and serving food to honor the hard-working nurses.
May 19: Deputy Superintendent Jin-haur Chuang of Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, along with a group of 11 people, visited the hospital to observe the preparations for the National Quality Award.
May 20: The hospital board of directors announced that from May 20, 2011, the hospital’s legal entity name was officially changed to "PCH Medical Foundation." The names of the affiliated institutions under this foundation are as follows: 1. PCH Medical Foundation Pingtung Christian Hospital 2. PCH Medical Foundation's affiliated PCH Home Nursing Service. 3. PCH Medical Foundation's affiliated PCH Nursing Home.
May 23: A five-day internal audit was conducted for the first half of the year, covering ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards. A total of 56 procedural manuals and 31 additional procedural manuals were audited. The hospital also organized the "Indigenous Caregiver Training Program," with 18 participants. After completing the course, they will engage in home care services and Christian ministry for indigenous communities.
May 25: The Medical Affairs Department office was relocated to the 7th floor of the Luke Building.
May 27: The Bureau of Health visited the hospital to review the Cancer Medical Quality Improvement Project, including the cancer screening and treatment services.

June
June 1: To serve the elderly in remote areas, the shuttle bus service for the Gaoshu-Ligang route was officially launched for the public.
June 10: The hospital co-organized the "21st National Quality Award Winners' Presentation and Observation Event" with the Industrial Development Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Through on-site observation of the hospital’s Total Quality Management practices, it provided a reference for domestic enterprises or organizations.

July
July 2: For the third consecutive year, the "Fubon Family Caregivers' Respite Trip," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by the Pingtung County Government and the hospital, was held at the Toong Mao Resort Guanzilin in Tainan. This event allowed 60 long-term family caregivers to take a break and recharge.
July 6: To continue process optimization, the hospital underwent a two-day ISO 9001:2008 certification audit conducted by the British Standards Institution (BSI). A total of 26 departments, including the Medical Affairs Department, Nursing Department, Social Workers Office, Occupational Safety Office, Human Resources Office, and Pharmacy Department, were involved, with 43 management procedure documents being externally audited.
July 7: The hospital's organizational regulations and structure were revised according to the decision of the Management Committee meeting. The "Infection Control Unit" was renamed the "Infection Management Unit" and was restructured under the Superintendent's Office. Simultaneously, the original "Infection Control Committee" was also renamed the "Infection Management Committee."
July 8: The "Sandimen Township Long-Term Care Service Center and Community Rehabilitation Center," which the hospital managed for the Department of Health Promotion, Executive Yuan, was officially inaugurated. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by Department of Health Promotion senior technical specialist Lu-Fang Yuan, Pingtung County Department of Social Affairs Director Li-Xue Wu, Public Health Bureau Section Chief Xiu-Jun Zhang, Sandimen Township Mayor Sheng-Fu Pan, County Councilor Fu-Guo Ke, and the hospital superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu. This center is the first long-term care service point for indigenous townships in the Pingtung region. It will enable Sandimen Township residents to access long-term care resources locally, thereby reducing the urban-rural gap in long-term care services. The hospital successfully passed the 2011 hospital infection control audit conducted by the Joint Commission of Taiwan. The hospital participated in the Pingtung City Office's "Healthy Weight Loss Campaign," aiming for a city-wide weight loss target of 5,290 kilograms.
July 29: The Nutrition Office conducted a tabletop exercise on suspected food poisoning in the hospital. The exercise was supervised by Jia-Fang Li, the Section Chief of the Food Hygiene Section, Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.

August
August 2: In consideration of the strategy for distinctive development, the hospital has undertaken a vertical integration of resources for preventive healthcare, acute medical care, and long-term care in order to maximize community healthcare functions and enhance the utilization of human resources and the integration of operational functions. Accordingly, the hospital's organizational regulations and organizational chart have been revised. After the adjustments, the Community Medicine Department included the Health Management Center and the Long-Term Care Center, which were responsible for disease management, health promotion, preventive healthcare, home care, home services, and nursing homes. The nursing department included acute care, critical care, renal care, respiratory care, oncology nursing, and palliative care. The Health Checkup Center, previously under the Family Medicine Department, and the Referral Center, previously under the Nursing Department, have been reassigned to the Preventive Healthcare Unit of the Health Management Center under the Community Medicine Department.
August 3: To foster good interaction between the hospital and the community residents and to maintain cleanliness in the hospital's surrounding environment, the hospital held the third quarterly neighborhood street-cleaning event of the year.
August 6: A preemie reunion event was held in the first-floor lobby of the hospital’s nursing home. A total of 33 children, born between January 1, 2002, and July 31, 2006, with gestational ages of less than 36 weeks and birth weights under 2,500 grams, gathered at the hospital.
August 8: A week-long summer internship camp for medical students was held by the hospital's chaplain's office. Five students from Kaohsiung Medical University, Taipei Medical University, and Chang Gung University, studying in the medical, nursing, and rehabilitation programs, participated.
August 11: The hospital's affiliated nursing home conducted a live fire drill, with guidance and verification provided by personnel from the Pingtung County Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services.
August 17: The hospital passed the certification of the "Global Network for Tobacco-Free Healthcare Services (GNTH)" by the the Bureau of Health and won the Gold Award.
August 20: The Family Caregiver Support Group, organized by the Taiwan Association of Family Caregivers and hosted by the hospital, held a hands-on demonstration and teaching session in the hospital's Clinical Skills Center on the sixth floor, focusing on nutritional care and food preparation for disabled patients. Caregivers of disabled patients at home were instructed on how to use natural ingredients to prepare food suitable for tube feeding and for patients without teeth.

September
September 1: The hospital hosted the Department of Health Promotion's 2011 Symposium on Medical Administration and Healthcare Law. With the assistance of the Pingtung County Government Public Health Bureau, the symposium was held for two consecutive days at the Kenting Chateau Beach Resort. The opening ceremony was presided over by Deputy Minister Hung-che Chiang of the Department of Health Promotion, with over 160 medical administration personnel from public health bureaus across the country participating.
September 6: The Community Medicine Department's home care service plan, emergency rescue system, and Missing Person ID Bracelet Project were subject to a midterm supervision and evaluation by the Pingtung County Government.
September 14: The hospital's nursing home was evaluated and supervised by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
September 15: To create a healthy workplace environment, the hospital promoted a "Betel Nut-Free Workplace" initiative, which was first supported by the Finance and Taxation Bureau of Pintung County. The unveiling ceremony was conducted by Finance and Taxation Bureau Director-General Chin-fang Shih, the hospital's Deputy Superintendent Jung-chou Wu, Mingzhen Village Chief Bao-yuan Li, and Pastor Zhi-mei Lin of th Rock of Christ Church.
September 30: The National Public Welfare Award Selection Committee notified the hospital that it has won the 9th National Public Welfare Award. The award ceremony was scheduled to be held on November 2 at the Grand Hotel in Taipei.

October
October 6: The hospital received the "Happiness in Marriage and Childbirth Award" in the corporate category from the Ministry of the Interior. Premier Den-yih Wu personally presented the award. A total of 10 private enterprises nationwide received this award, with the hospital being the only medical institution and the only unit in Pingtung County to receive this honor.
October 9: The Ministry of Justice notified the hospital that it has been selected as an exemplary group for the protection of crime victims in 2011. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held on October 28 at Asia University.
October 10: The hospital's obstetrics and gynecology department welcomed five National Day babies in the "Ledeer Parent-Child Birth Room" to celebrate the national holiday.
October 12: The Bureau of Health conducted an administrative inspection at the hospital for the "Cancer Resource Single Window Service Promotion and Counseling Program."
October 13: A group of 22 members from the Methodist Church's Adult Fellowship in Malaysia visited the hospital for a medical mission exchange.
October 15: The hospital's Community Medicine Department held a community health exercise exchange event to evaluate the achievements of community volunteers in promoting health exercises within the community. A total of 10 communities, with 120 participants, formed teams for the event, with the average age of participants being over 65.
October 19: The hospital's Emergency Department conducted a 2011 nuclear disaster emergency response drill, which was evaluated by external experts.
October 20: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, in collaboration with police, social welfare agencies, and experts, conducted a supervision and inspection of the hospital's sexual assault prevention services.
October 26: The hospital underwent a two-and-a-half-day evaluation based on the 2011 version of the hospital accreditation standards by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
October 28: The hospital was recognized by the Executive Yuan's Ministry of Justice as an exemplary group for the promotion of the protection of crime victims in 2011.

November
November 2: The 9th National Public Welfare Awards, organized by the Republic of China Public Welfare Organization Service Association, were held at the Grand Hotel in Taipei, with Premier Den-yih Wu of the Executive Yuan personally presenting the awards. Our hospital received this honor for its dedicated efforts in safeguarding the health of the people in Pingtung, providing long-term medical support to remote areas, and participating in international medical humanitarian aid in countries such as Thailand, Myanmar, Central Asia, and Africa.
November 11: The "Promotion of Magnet Hospitals—Benchmarking for Quality Nursing Workplaces and Recognition" event, organized by the Nursing and Health Care Division of the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan and hosted by the Taiwan Union of Nurses Association, was held at our hospital. The evaluation committee conducted an on-site review. Our hospital's discharge preparation service received an excellent rating from the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
November 8: The hospital chaplain's office held this year's employee retreat at Wuchang Church in Kaohsiung, with two sessions, inviting Pastor Chang-Hong Zhong to speak, followed by a half-day tour of Kaohsiung in the afternoon.
November 29: Our hospital was awarded "Outstanding Project Execution Hospital" by the Executive Yuan Department of Health Promotion's Kaohsiung and Pintung Regional Medical District Management Committee for the innovative aspects of the 2011 Annual Kaohsiung and Pintung Medical District Regional Support Integration Plan.

December
December 2: Our hospital assisted the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office in promoting social labor services and was awarded the Performance Excellence Award by the Prosecutors Office.
December 6: Our hospital received the Special Excellence Award in the 2011 Annual Excessive Employment of People with Disabilities Evaluation (Non-Obligatory Institutions) by the Pingtung County Government Labor Affairs Bureau. Our hospital also passed the Department of Health Promotion's 2011 Annual Human Trials/Research Ethics Committee Review.
December 13: To create an age-friendly medical environment, our hospital held a three-week employee aging experience camp, where participants wore restrictive protective gear to experience the inconvenience of joint aging, donned dim glasses to feel the challenges of blurry vision, and used wheelchairs to navigate elevators and slopes, gaining firsthand experience of the difficulties faced by those with limited mobility.
December 14: Our hospital participated in the 2010-2011 Hand Hygiene Certification Activity organized by the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control of the Executive Yuan Department of Health Promotion and was rated as a quality hospital. Our hospital also won first place in the 2011 Pingtung County Community "Healthy Taiwan Get Moving—Healthy Weight Loss Competition" for the group healthy weight loss initiative organized by the Pingtung County Government.
December 19: The "Promotion of Magnet Hospitals—Benchmarking for Quality Nursing Workplaces and Recognition" event, organized by the Nursing and Health Care Division of the Executive Yuan Department of Health Promotion and hosted by the Taiwan Union of Nurses Association, awarded our hospital the Specialty Award. Our hospital's Social Workers Department held a six-day organ donation advocacy week, promoting the signing of organ donation cards.
December 23: The Palliative Care Unit of our hospital held a memorial and gratitude event for families of the deceased, where many bereaved families gathered to remember their loved ones, creating a warm and touching atmosphere.
December 28: The hospital's nutrition department passed the Department of Health Promotion's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) certification, providing concrete recognition of our hospital's food hygiene and safety and allowing patients to consume our hospital's meals with greater peace of mind.
December 29: Our hospital passed the 2011 Annual New Version of Hospital Accreditation by the Joint Commission of Taiwan and was rated excellent. The respiratory care ward at our hospital's Ruiguang Campus held a caregiver social event to acknowledge the hard work of caregivers throughout the year.
December 30: The "TFCB Community Senior Day Care Center and Hope Workshop," sponsored by the Fubon Charity Foundation and organized by our hospital, held a results exhibition at the permanent housing area of Baihe Community in Changzhi Township, displaying handmade crafts and hosting a charity market in collaboration with the Pingtung County Indigenous Cultural and Educational Association and the Zhonghuaminguo Wo Wei Ren Ren Shijian Tuiguang Association.

January
January 1: The safety management of the office environment of our hospital's Information Management Office passed the ISO27001 renewal audit. The scope includes the medical information system, medical imaging storage and transmission system, and laboratory system. The security management of the operation and maintenance of the electronic medical records information system. and the operation and maintenance of the computer room.
January 6: The 2012 annual management consensus camp, "Shaping Excellence Genes," was held for two consecutive days at the Dalukuan Park and Hotel, with more than 100 group leaders and above attending.
January 11: The 2011 year-end appreciation banquet was held in the evening, with more than 1,000 PCH staff gathering together. 131 tables were set up, and the hospital provided 300 raffle prizes, recognizing colleagues who had served for 20, 25, and 30 years.
January 17: The hospital administration meeting passed a resolution to revise the hospital's organizational regulations and organizational chart. In consideration of the development of National Health Insurance administration services, the "Medical Operations Department" was abolished, and the 'Medical Practice Section' and 'Clerical Section' under its jurisdiction were integrated with the "Insurance Affairs Office" (abbreviated as the IA Office) under the Management Department. It was renamed the "Medical Operations Office," with the 'Insurance Section,' 'Inpatient Section,' and 'Pricing and Registration Section' under its jurisdiction. Personnel originally holding the title of 'Manager' under the "Medical Operations Department" were transferred to the "Development Section" under the Superintendent's Office following this adjustment. In addition, the "Nutrition Office," originally under the "Medical Department," was transferred to the jurisdiction of the "General Affairs Department."
January 18: PCH Nursing Home celebrated the New Year by inviting residents and their families to participate in the reunion activities, setting up 9 tables. The hospital superintendent also gave red envelopes to the elderly to offer blessings. The hospital participated in "Health 100: Taiwan Get Moving" and received the Outstanding Weight Loss Guidance Team Award from the Bureau of Health of the Department of Health Promotion.
January 20: For 10 consecutive years, the Community Medicine Department of our hospital allocated funds from the Lone Elderly Fund before the Lunar New Year to organize the "Chicken Soup to Warm the Hearts of Elderly Living Alone and Add New Year Dishes" event, distributing a total of 300 servings of chicken soup. Before delivering the chicken soup, Director Li-li Lin of the Pingtung County Government Long-Term Care Center, Chief Shu-zhen Su of the Department of Social Affairs, Pingtung County Councilor Ya-chun Lin, and our hospital's Chairman Kan Liu gathered in the hospital's outpatient lobby with four elderly people who receive services from our hospital, with an average age of 80, to have chicken soup together.

February
February 1: The hospital's organizational regulations and organizational chart were revised according to the resolution of the hospital administration meeting. The "Medical Operations Department" was abolished, and the 'Medical Practice Section' and 'Clerical Section' under its jurisdiction were integrated with the "Insurance Affairs Office" (abbreviated as the IA Office) under the Management Department. The "Insurance Affairs Office" (abbreviated as the IA Office) was renamed the "Medical Business Office," with the 'Insurance Section,' 'Inpatient Section,' and 'Pricing and Registration Section' under its jurisdiction. The "Nutrition Office," originally under the "Medical Department," was transferred to the jurisdiction of the "General Affairs Department." Personnel originally holding the title of 'Manager' under the "Medical Operations Department" were transferred to the "Development Section" under the Superintendent's Office.
February 15: Puli Christian Hospital visited our hospital to observe the implementation results of the friendly workplace.  
February 16: Our hospital's 2011 cervical smear screening results ranked first in Pingtung County, and the follow-up and re-examination results of mammography positive cases ranked third in Pingtung County, receiving an award and encouragement from Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Jian-ting Li.
February 17: The Puli Branch of Taichung Veterans General Hospital visited our hospital's palliative care services.
February 19: Our hospital held the 2012 Employee and Family Walking and Fun Sports Day at the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, with nearly 600 employees and their families gathering for group competitions.
February 20: Our hospital held the first quarterly employee forum, personally hosted by Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu.
February 21: Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, one of the founders of our hospital, accompanied by our hospital's first head nurse, Margot Aarstad, and three others, visited the hospital from Norway.

March
March 1: The hospital's organizational chart was revised according to the resolution of the hospital administration meeting. In consideration of the integrated use of manpower for community health promotion tasks, it was proposed that the Community Medicine Department merge the "Home Service Section" under the "Long-Term Care Center" into the "Health Promotion Section" under the "Health Management Center," to be uniformly managed by the original chief of the Home Service Section.
March 8: The hospital's mobile mammography health van and Yancheng Township Medical Station were inaugurated, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Pingtung County Deputy County Commissioner Chia-pin Chung, chief Xiu-jun Zhang of the Medical Affairs Section of the Public Health Bureau, Yancheng Township Mayor Shuang-quan Zheng, Pengcuo Village Chief Qing-ji Chen, and the hospital's board member Te-sung Zhuo and Director of the Department of Radiology Cheng-gui Shi.
March 15: The hospital passed the evaluation by the Bureau of Health of the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan and received certification as a "Newborn Hearing Screening Medical Institution."

April
April 2: PCH Nursing Home launched its daycare service, holding an opening gratitude service. The Director of the Pingtung County Long-Term Care Management Center, Li-li Lin, and representatives from the Huashan Community Development Association and Dalian Community Development Association attended to offer their congratulations.
April 12: To fully implement the 5S campaign, a three-month 5S evaluation was conducted across all hospital units.
April 16: Control Yuan member Huang-xiong Huang, accompanied by Chief Secretary Lu Cai of the National Health Insurance Bureau, visited the hospital to investigate the quality of medical care related to hemodialysis, long-term ventilator use, ECMO treatment, and end-of-life care.
April 23: The hospital's Community Medicine Department opened a weight loss class for employees with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25, where nutritionists taught dietary techniques and provided weight-loss-friendly meal boxes.
April 26: The hospital conducted its annual live-fire evacuation drill, simulating a fire in the surgical intensive care unit to strengthen employees' emergency response capabilities and ensure patient safety.
April 27: The hospital's Social Workers Department held a suicide prevention tabletop exercise.
April 29: Registered nurse Ci-zhen Pan from the hospital's Community Health Center was selected as the Model Worker with Disabilities for Pingtung County for 2012.

May
May 4: The hospital applied to establish a human organ preservation bank, and representatives from the Food and Drug Administration of the Department of Health Promotion of Executive Yuan conducted an on-site inspection. The hospital also held this year's computer downtime drill, affecting outpatient, emergency, and inpatient services.
May 9: The hospital's Nursing Department held an International Nurses' Day celebration and recognized outstanding nursing staff.
May 11: The hospital's Palliative Care Ward held a Mother's Day appreciation event for inpatients and their families.
May 14: A five-day internal audit for the first half of the year was conducted under the ISO standards, with 61 management procedures undergoing evaluation.
May 21: The hospital continued to promote employee health, introducing a healthy weight loss meal and providing a free lunch for 100 employees, with guidance from nutritionists on how to have a filling meal and lose weight.
May 30: The hospital hosted four seminars for the "International Medical and Hygiene Christian Ministry Workshop—Experiences from Africa's Rainbow Land," organized by the Executive Yuan's Department of Health Promotion's International Cooperation Department. These seminars were held at Yangming University, National Taiwan University, Chung Shan Medical University, and Kaohsiung Medical University, sharing PCH and the Department of Health Promotion's ten years of development experience in Africa. The co-organizers included the Medical School of Yangming University, the Global Health Center of National Taiwan University, Chung Shan Medical University, and Kaohsiung Medical University.
May 31: The nursing home took 20 elderly residents on a shopping trip to Carrefour hypermarket.

June
June 1: Due to the requirements of social adaptation courses, more than 30 students from the Special Education Resource Class of Zhongzheng Junior High School visited the hospital under the guidance of their teachers.
June 18: The hospital's Information Management Office underwent an external audit of its ISO27001:2005 Information Security Management System to ensure compliance with international standards.
June 22: The Department of Health Promotion appointed experts and scholars in long-term care to conduct an on-site accreditation of the PCH Nursing Home.
 

July
July 1: The hospital's organizational chart was revised according to the resolution of the hospital administration meeting. The "Inpatient System Section" and "Outpatient System Section" under the Information Management Office were merged into the "Software Section," and a new "Research and Development Section" was established. Additionally, the "Administrative Network Section" was renamed the "Networking Hardware Section." The Medical Affairs Department eliminated affiliated units such as the Healthy Weight Loss Center, the Cardiac Care Section, and the Community Mental Health Section due to operational adjustments.
July 6: To continue optimizing processes, the hospital underwent a two-day ISO9001:2008 certification audit by the British Standards Institution (BSI). A total of 14 units, including the Medical Affairs Department, Nursing Department, Social Workers Department, Occupational Safety Office, Pharmacy, and Nutrition Office, had 29 management procedures documents undergo external verification.
July 14: A balanced scorecard workshop was held to promote consistency in strategy planning and execution among team members. The workshop also focused on learning how to develop a balanced scorecard management system that integrates hospital operational performance with hospital accreditation and on fostering team strategic consensus and key performance indicators.
July 17: The opening ceremony of the 13th Pingtung County Youth Medical Study and Recreation Camp was held at the hospital's assembly hall, where the hospital offered courses on gender education, life education, and elderly life experience.
July 20: Hospital Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, neurologist Li-geng Jia, registered nurse Ci-zhen Pan, and four others traveled to remote villages in Guangdong Province for a seven-day gratuitous medical treatment service, providing health education, physical examinations, and disease diagnosis and treatment, serving a total of 850 people.
July 23: The hospital applied for the establishment of a human organ preservation bank, which was approved by the Department of Health Promotion. The category of the preservation bank was "hard bone."
July 25: Experts and scholars from the Bureau of Health of the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan visited the hospital to inspect the implementation of the 2012 Hospital Cancer Care Quality Improvement Subsidy Program.
July 26: Thirty-two laboratory personnel from medical institutions across the province visited the hospital to observe the automated specimen processing equipment (Automate) and workflow in the laboratory department.

August
August 1: Won the National Health Insurance Bureau's 2011 Excellence in Quality Award for the Diabetes Medical Care Payment Program and first place in quality improvement.
August 5: The Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan conducted an inspection on the implementation of the “Emergency Medical Resource Insufficiency Improvement Plan” and the “Special Emergency and Critical Care Center Establishment and Operation Plan” by our hospital, which were funded by the Medical Development Fund.
August 9: Our Medical Imaging Center completed a full update of MRI and nuclear medicine equipment to improve the quality of imaging diagnosis. A gratitude service was held to mark the occasion. In response to the emergency medical needs related to radiation injuries and chemical disasters, a training course on medical emergency response skills for nuclear and chemical disasters was held to enhance the response capabilities of hospitals designated for such emergencies. This training included scenario-based exercises and nuclear disaster drills.
August 13: In cooperation with the Christian Medical Mission, a five-day "summer internship camp for medical students" was held, with four medical students participating.
August 16: Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, one of the founders of our hospital, returned from Norway and reunited with senior colleagues.
August 18: The "Respite Trip for Fubon Family Caregivers," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by our hospital, took place at the Liuying Jianshanpi Resort, Tainan. Xiu-xiong Bai, chairman of the Fubon Bank Charity Foundation, general secretary Xiao-bi Zhai, and Li-li Lin, director of the Pingtung County Long-term Care Management Center, attended the event to encourage family caregivers.
August 22: The Taiwan Orthopaedic Association sent accreditation commissioners to our hospital for an on-site accreditation of the hospital's orthopedic specialist training program.

September
September 4: The Public Health Bureau conducted a supervisory visit as part of the 2012 hospital assessment.
September 8: A Balanced Scorecard Consensus Camp was held, with over 100 medical, nursing, and administrative personnel divided into groups to use the Balanced Scorecard management system. They discussed mid- to long-term goals, strategic theme calibration, SWOT analysis, strategy maps, and key performance indicators for outpatient, emergency, inpatient, long-term care, and administrative reforms.
September 13: The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control, Department of Health Promotion, Executive Yuan, conducted a laboratory biosafety on-site inspection.
September 19: Our hospital underwent the emergency response hospital classification assessment for hospitals designated to take charge of intermediate-level emergency care capability, organized by the Department of Health Promotion, Executive Yuan.
September 25: To save patients' time, our hospital launched a smartphone application service. The app, which is available for free download, offers services such as family registration, visit progress, medical records, route guidance, and health education information.
September 27: The PCH Nursing Home held a Mid-Autumn Moon Viewing Evening Party for the elderly. Performances of health exercises were given by Datong Church, Pingshan Church, Guilai Community, and Dahu Community. More than 20 elderly people also took to the stage to perform. The Social Work Office organized a suicide prevention workshop, providing educational training to strengthen the relevant medical team’s knowledge and skills in assessing and intervening in suicide risks and conducting practical supervision training.

October
October 4: Our hospital implemented the 2012 Cancer Medical Care Quality Improvement Program. The Bureau of Health of the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan commissioned the Hope Foundation for Cancer Care to conduct an on-site visit to our hospital's Cancer Resource Center to gain insight into the implementation process.
October 14: Delegates from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, the Philippines, Bhutan, Singapore, and Indonesia, participating in the “Southeast Asia Community Mental Health Cooperation Research Platform and Professional Personnel Training Workshop” organized by the Taiwan Social Reform Association, visited our hospital.
October 16: To strengthen the ability of hospitals designated to take charge of emergency response to handle chemical disaster and radiation injuries, an emergency medical response drill and evaluation for radiation injuries was conducted for hospitals designated to take charge of nuclear disaster emergency response in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung area. This drill aimed to enhance the capability of comprehensive handling of chemical substances and nuclear disasters.
October 23: In cooperation with the Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Charity Foundation, our hospital hosted the "Elderly Life Care Double Ninth Festival" event at Makazhaya Activity Center in Majia Farm. Nearly 100 elders from Ali, Haocha, Dashe, and Majia villages were invited to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival together.
October 26: To promote team communication and cooperation, improve medical quality, and enhance patient safety, our hospital, in collaboration with Taichung Veterans General Hospital, organized a Team Resource Management Administrator Training Course. A total of 74 medical, nursing, and administrative personnel participated in the two-day course.

November
November 1: To promote the concept of palliative care, our hospital held a six-week series of events titled "Let Love Move: Palliative Care and Auxiliary Therapy," with weekly themes including "Pet Therapy," "Aromatherapy," "Art Therapy," "Music Therapy," "Make-A-Wish Program," and "Charity Concert." Pingtung Deputy County Commissioner Chia-pin Chung was invited to endorse the event.
November 9: The Pingtung County Government Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services, Public Health Bureau, and Construction Management Office conducted fire safety inspections and surveys of response measures at our hospital and the Ruiguang campus, as well as at the Nursing Home. The Joint Commission of Taiwan promoted the "Surgical Safety Guardian Campaign" to prevent medical errors. After evaluation, our hospital was awarded the "Benchmark Institution for Surgical Safety Guardian Campaign."
November 23: To improve the quality of emergency and critical care medical services and ensure patient safety, our hospital's cardiovascular care center underwent an on-site inspection by the Department of Health Promotion, Executive Yuan.
November 25: The Community Medicine Department held an Urban Indigenous Community Health Camp Achievement Display, awarding and encouraging indigenous people who have successfully reduced their betel nut consumption and lost weight. Additionally, five churches, including Pingshan, Datong, Haocha, Panshi, and Chaozhou Baptist Church, made friends through dance.
November 27: Our hospital was recognized by the Pingtung District Prosecutors Office for its outstanding performance as a service provider for deferred indictment and conditional probation community service.
November 29: The Pingtung Christian Hospital Nursing Home conducted its annual live fire drill, simulating a fire in the 4th-floor ward. Medical staff activated the self-defense fire brigade for initial fire suppression, followed by the activation of the emergency response mechanism, calling main hospital staff to assist in the rescue, and emergency evacuating all residents.

December
December 10: Our hospital participated in the patient safety project evaluation by the Changhua Christian Hospital system and was awarded the highest honors in the categories of "WHO Surgical Safety Checklist," "Prophylactic Antibiotics and Wound Infection Management in Surgery," and "Managing Critical Test Results and Taking Appropriate Actions to Protect Patient Safety." Our hospital’s laboratory department also won the championship in the 5S category in the quality improvement event competition organized by the Changhua Christian Hospital system. Additionally, the Joint Commission of Taiwan conducted a pilot-test accreditation of our Dentistry Department and palliative care services.
December 12: To enhance public awareness of palliative care, our hospital held the "Let Love Move—Palliative Charity Concert" at the Pingtung County Performing Arts Hall. The event featured performances by artists Vent Teng, Calvin Chih-Hao Teng, and Wen-yin Liang (Leheane Palray), attracting nearly 800 attendees. The concert was made possible with support from Kyowa Kirin Taiwan Co. Ltd., Legislator Ching-sheng Lee's office, the Ping Tung County Medical Association, the Pingtung County Nurses' Association, Zuhaoyun Enterprise, and Tuo Shih International Marketing Co., Ltd.
December 14: Mei-xiu Lu, Chairwoman of the National Cheng Kung University Hospital's Nursing Department and Taiwan Union of Nurses Association, and Secretary-General Yue-rong Lv, along with a group of 12 people, visited our hospital to inspect the long-term care service point and the affiliated community rehabilitation center in Sandimen Township, a project commissioned by the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan.
December 17: The hospital participated in the Department of Health Promotion's "Medical Devices Assistance Platform Project", donating medical devices to underdeveloped countries and received an award from the Department of Health Promotion.
December 19: The hospital was awarded the Excellent Performance Award in Community Medical Services by the Executive Yuan's Department of Health Promotion and Bureau of National Health Insurance.
December 20: The hospital's comprehensive, seamless renal care team won the 2012 Symbol of National Quality (SNQ).
December 21: The hospital’s Chaplain's Office organized a warm and loving Christmas gospel concert for inpatients and their families.
December 25: The hospital and PCH Nursing Home implemented energy-saving and carbon reduction actions, achieving outstanding results, and both were awarded the "Energy-Saving and Carbon Reduction Action Mark" by the Environmental Protection Administration of the Executive Yuan.

January
January 7: The hospital held the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery" event for the 20th year in collaboration with the Pingtung County Government, delivering chicken soup to the homes of 3,000 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County.

April
April 8: In response to an outpatient staff member testing positive for COVID-19, outpatient services were suspended for one day for environmental disinfection. An outdoor screening station was set up, and 3,849 staff members and the public were tested over two days, with all results returning negative. We thank God for the peaceful resolution of the event, and outpatient services resumed normal operations.

May
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the emergency room saw a record-breaking 12,309 visits in one month.
May 3: Commissioned by the Pingtung County Government, the hospital operated an enhanced quarantine hotel, treating 828 confirmed patients and 117 accompanying individuals from May 3 to October 16, providing 600 telemedicine consultations and transferring 20 patients to hospitals for further treatment.
May 7: The obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, anesthesiology, surgery, and dedicated COVID-19 ward teams were mobilized to perform the first cesarean section on a COVID-19-positive pregnant woman in Pingtung. Both mother and child were safe.
May 9: The hospital opened a COVID-19 clinic to test and provide medication for people with mild symptoms or positive rapid tests. From May 9 to July 8, the clinic served 10,416 people.
May 27: The cardiology catheterization team successfully performed the first coronary artery stent placement surgery for a COVID-19 patient with myocardial infarction in Pingtung.

August
August 11: In a national first, the renovation of the Sandimen Community Care Center commenced with a blessing ceremony. The center integrates six major long-term care services, including life skills training, community support integration, daycare, dementia care stations, a Class-A community integrated service center, and a daily life creativity workshop. Once completed, it would become a versatile, age-friendly, and inclusive space.

October
October 14: The hospital received the "Benchmark Hospital Sharing Award" for its role in the 2022 Regional Medical Guidance and Resource Integration Project's subproject on "Post-Acute Care Transition and Home Rehabilitation Service Expansion, Linking Primary and Community Healthcare Networks."

November
The hospital received the "2022 Outstanding Unit Award for Green Procurement by Private Enterprises and Organizations" from the Pingtung County Government.

December
December 6: The hospital was awarded the "2022 Outstanding Agency for Indigenous Employment" by the Council of Indigenous Peoples.
The hospital received the "Outstanding Regional Hospital Award" in the 2022 Kidney Health Promotion and Care Quality Improvement Program by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.
The hospital received the "Excellence in Health Promotion and Quality Improvement Award" in 2022 by the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.

January
January 1: The hospital's organizational chart was revised according to the resolution of the hospital administration meeting. "Medical Administration Section," previously under the Medical Affairs Department, was integrated into the "Superintendent's Office" to enhance core hospital management and resource integration.
January 23: The 2012 Year-End Appreciation Banquet took place in the evening, with over 1,000 Pingtung Christian Hospital staff members gathering together. The event featured 133 banquet tables, 300 raffle prizes, and the recognition of staff members who have served for 20, 25, 30, and 40 years.
January 25: Pingtung County Government and our hospital organized the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery Angels Spreading Love" care event for elderly people living alone. From January 25 to 28, the event saw the combined effort of township and town offices across the county and volunteer groups, including community care centers, community development associations, the Pingtung County Volunteer Service Association, the Pingtung Evergreen Learning Center, the Pingtung County Charity Organizations Association, as well as Antai Community Hospital, Fooyin University Hospital, Fangliao General Hospital, and Heng Chun Christian Hospital. Ten caterer chefs prepared 2,509 portions of chicken soup, and 487 volunteers were mobilized to help deliver them.
January 26: The Pingtung Assistive Device Resource Center, operated by our hospital, held its opening ceremony. The unveiling event was attended by Pingtung County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao, Director of the Department of Social Affairs Li-xue Wu, Director of Donggang Precinct Zhi-rong Chen, Antai Community Hospital Director Zong-chang Cai, Fooyin University Hospital Superintendent Ming-song Zhang, Fangliao General Hospital Superintendent Yi-hui Su, our hospital’s Chairman Kan Liu, and Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu. "Cycling Together: A Public Welfare Journey to Warm the Hearts of Vulnerable Elderly" was held. With the support of Antai Community Hospital, Fooyin University Hospital, Fangliao General Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, and the Pingtung County Cycling Education Association, 35 registered cyclists, along with teams from Fooyin University Hospital and Fangliao General Hospital, departed from the Pingtung Assistive Device Resource Center in Donggang, heading towards Hengchun, distributing chicken soup to elderly people living alone along the way.

February
February 1: PCH Nursing Home held a "Lunar New Year Reunion Banquet," inviting families to join the elderly residents for a meal.
February 5: Nursing Department Supervisors Yu-gui Liao and head nurse Shu-hua Jin were selected as Pingtung County's 2013 Model Workers by the Pingtung County Government Labor Department.
February 7: The PCH Nursing Home passed the Department of Health Promotion's 2012 accreditation and was rated as excellent.
February 18: To establish an emergency patient referral network, the graded referral system for hospitals designated to take charge of emergency response was implemented, improving the quality of referral services. Our hospital signed an emergency referral cooperation agreement with Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, which was approved by the Department of Health Promotion.

March
March 7: Shiing-jer Twu, chairman of the Taiwan Association for Holistic and Sustainable Healthcare, led a group of experts and scholars to visit our hospital. They exchanged opinions with the hospital administration on the pilot project for the per capita payment system under National Health Insurance.
March 16: The United Assessment Center for Child Development of our hospital held a workshop for early intervention professionals—focusing on exploring ADHD from a neurological perspective and sharing emerging intervention methods. A total of 120 professionals from the fields of healthcare, child development, and early intervention attended.
March 23: On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the hospital's founding, to promote a culture of sports and leisure among healthcare institutions and communities in Pingtung County, enhance physical and mental health, an opportunity was provided for the hospital and the community to have fun together, fostering a harmonious atmosphere between healthcare institutions and the community. The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau and our hospital co-hosted the first "Pingtung County Health Promotion Joint Sports Meet and Fair" at the Pingtung County Stadium. The event was attended by the Pingtung Hospital, Fooyin University Hospital, Fangliao General Hospital, Ping An Psychiatric Hospital, Min-Jhong Hospital, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital Pingtung Branch, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, the Pingtung Clinic of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital, and the Gongguan Presbyterian Church. Nearly a thousand participants competed in events including fun competitions, tug-of-war, relay races, and recreational baseball. The Pingtung Clinic of Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital won the overall championship, earning a prize of NT$25,000, followed by our hospital in second place and Pingtung Hospital in third place.

April
April 1: Following the decision made at the hospital's administrative meeting, the former Department of Medical Research was renamed the "Department of Teaching and Research." Within the teaching and training office, two task force units were established: the "Faculty Development Center" and the "Teaching Center," to meet the needs of a teaching hospital.
April 13: Our hospital hosted the Pingtung Regional Obstetrics and Gynecology Intensive Care Seminar for obstetricians and gynecologists, with Ching–hung Hsieh, chairman of the Taiwan Association of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pingtung County Public Health Bureau's Medical Affairs Section Chief Xiu-jun Zhang, and Ping Tung County Medical Association chairman Zhao-ren Li in attendance to provide guidance. About 60 obstetricians and gynecologists attended.
April 15: The hospital's outstanding teachers for 2012, totaling 16 individuals across the medical, paramedical, nursing, and administrative sectors, received awards from the hospital superintendent.
April 27: At the 2013 Pingtung County Model Workers Selection, Yu-gui Liao, a supervisor from the Nursing Department, and Shu-hua Jin, the head nurse of the Emergency Room, recommended by our hospital, were both selected. They were personally awarded by Pingtung County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao and Labor Affairs Department director general De-hui Lin.
April 30: An appreciation ceremony was held for the inauguration of a newly purchased extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter in the Urology Department. The new machine uses an electro-conductive shock wave combined with dual positioning systems of X-ray and ultrasound, increasing the success rate of stone fragmentation. PCH Nursing Home held its annual live-fire drill, supervised on-site by the Pingtung County Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services.

May
May 3: Our hospital, entrusted by the Department of Health Promotion of the Executive Yuan, established the "Pingtung District Correct Medication Education Resource Center." The unveiling ceremony was officiated by Jing-yi Li, head of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Division of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, Cheng-yen Lu, chairman of the Pingtung County Pharmacists Association, and Pei-fang Jia, deputy superintendent of our hospital.
May 7: Our hospital was certified by the Taiwan Society of Nephrology as a Health Promotion Institution for Kidney Disease, with the certification valid until 2016. To celebrate International Nurses' Day, the Nursing Department of our hospital not only selected 40 outstanding nursing staff for the year but also organized an "I Am a Singer—Karaoke Contest," providing the hardworking nurses with a relaxing and celebratory event.
May 13: The Social Workers Department of our hospital held an organ donation promotion activity titled "Love Never Stops—Let Life Continue" in the outpatient hall. The Cancer Resource Center of our hospital, together with the Beautiful Life patient group, held a five-day gynecological cancer awareness event in the outpatient hall.
May 16: The Emergency Department of our hospital held the annual 333 Mass Casualty Drill to test the mobilization of support personnel and the emergency room's response capabilities.
May 22: In response to the frequent occurrence of violence in emergency departments, our hospital's Medical Service Office conducted a hospital violence prevention drill. Police officers from the local precinct were invited to instruct security personnel on restraint techniques to ensure the safety of medical staff.
May 30: The Ruiguang Campus held its annual live-fire drill.

June
June 4: The Pingtung County Government conducted a joint inspection of our hospital's operations (Public Health Bureau, Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services, Construction Management Section), carrying out fire safety inspections and emergency response measures surveys at both the main hospital campus and the Ruiguang Campus.
June 11: Our hospital and the Pingtung County Medical Association formed a joint team to participate in the 22nd Pingtung Dragon Boat Race, achieving the goal of promoting health, despite being defeated in the preliminary round.
June 21: To continue optimizing processes, our hospital underwent external verification audits for ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 27001:2005 certifications by the British Standards Institution (BSI). Departments such as the Medical Department, Nursing Department, Social Workers Department, Occupational Safety Office, Human Resources Office, Pharmacy Department, and Information Office participated in the audits.
June 22: The 2013 "Building Team Cohesion" Supervisor Consensus Camp was held at the H Resort in Shizi Township, discussing how to implement the hospital's mission, vision, and core values through cross-departmental teamwork and formulating improvements in medical quality and patient safety.
June 29: The "Fubon Family Caregiver Respite Trip," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by our hospital's Community Medicine Department, brought 60 family caregivers on a trip to relieve stress through a change of environment and group activities, allowing them to rest physically and mentally.

July
July 1: The hospital organized the "e-Youth Medical Experience" summer medical camp in two sessions, each lasting six days. A total of 60 students from the third year of junior high to the third year of senior high school registered to participate. The event included medical lectures, international healthcare, CPR emergency techniques, volunteer service, and aging experience, among others.
July 11: A typhoon emergency drill was conducted, activating the Typhoon Emergency Response Team mechanism. The drill mobilized the protection team, disaster response team, and logistics support team for the exercise.
July 17: Both the main hospital and its Ruiguang campus underwent a two-and-a-half-day on-site accreditation for the new teaching system by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
July 26: To continue promoting the improvement of the working environment for nursing staff, the hospital participated in the 2013 National Quality Nursing Workplace Hospital Indicator Construction and Status Survey Project pilot-test accreditation.

August
The hospital’s Occupational Medicine Department opened, becoming a designated hospital in the Occupational Injury and Disease Treatment Network.
August 1: Due to long-term involvement in indigenous healthcare, the hospital was recognized by the Executive Yuan’s Council of Indigenous Peoples as a "Group of Merit in Promoting the Development of Indigenous Communities—Health Promotion Category." This was the second time the hospital received this honor.
August 9: Our Medical Imaging Center completed a full update of MRI and nuclear medicine equipment to improve the quality of imaging diagnosis. A gratitude service was held to mark the occasion.
August 12: To promote cross-strait medical education exchanges, a delegation of 11 people from Shu-Te University and Jinhua Polytechnic in China visited the hospital.
August 15: The hospital held its annual neighborhood cleanup event, focusing on cleaning the roads and communities surrounding the hospital.
August 21: The hospital and its nursing home participated in the Ministry of the Interior's 2013 Friendly Building Award. The hospital was recognized for providing a barrier-free, friendly environment for the elderly and disabled.
August 22: South African officials Dr. Margaret Ntlangula, Senior Specialist Medical Advisor for HIV&AIDS, STIs, and TB, and Mr. Mbuyiselo Lincoln Goduka, Chief Information Officer of the Eastern Cape Department of Health, RSA, visited the hospital to learn about its information management in remote area healthcare, accompanied by Allen Lien, the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare Commissioner in Africa.
August 23: The Director-General of Chiayi City Public Health Bureau led a team to visit the hospital’s operation of the Executive Yuan's Ministry of Health and Welfare "Sandimen Township Long-Term Care Service Center and Community Rehabilitation Center."

September
As a health-promoting hospital, the Community Medicine Department conducted physical fitness tests for all hospital employees this month to enhance their awareness of their physical fitness.
September 12: The hospital’s Community Medicine Department organized volunteers to make mooncakes for low-income elderly people living alone in Pingtung City. The mooncakes were personally delivered to the elderly, with funding provided by the Fund for the Care of the Elderly Living Alone.
September 14: The hospital's Palliative Care Ward held a Mid-Autumn Festival concert, inviting the Shares Band to perform, allowing patients and their families to enjoy a relaxed and warm Mid-Autumn Festival in advance.
September 16: The hospital held the 2013 Education Lecture on the Promotion of Health and Medical Cooperation in African Countries, "My Role as a Global Citizen: Insights from a Journey to Malawi." Medical students from Kaohsiung Medical University and National Yang-Ming University who had previously interned in Malawi shared their experiences. It increased the public's understanding of the health and medical needs and current situation in Africa and globally. The sharing sessions were held at the hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, and Chung Shan Medical University.
September 23: To improve the quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment, the hospital underwent an on-site inspection and certification by the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Promotion Administration for cancer diagnosis and treatment quality.

October
The hospital and its nursing home passed the Ministry of the Interior's Friendly Building Award evaluation. The hospital’s nursing home was awarded the top honor for friendly medical institutions, and the hospital was also recognized as a friendly medical institution for providing a friendly environment.
October 3: The hospital hosted the opening ceremony of the "Majia Township Long-Term Care Service Center" at the Sanhe Village Health Center in Pingtung County. The ceremony was attended by Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Jian-ting Li, Department of Social Affairs Director Li-xue Wu, Indigenous Peoples Department Director Chih-yung Tseng, Long-Term Care Center Director Xiu-fang Lin, County Councilor Yu-ru Lin, Majia Township Mayor Sheng-ming Chen, Representative Council Chairman Chun-nan Ke, Health Center Director Zhi-ren Zeng, and the hospital's Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, and Vice Superintendent Pei-fang Jia. This is the fourth long-term care service center in Pingtung County and the second center operated by the hospital.
October 8: The hospital and its Ruiguang campus passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Ministry of Education's "Teaching Hospital for Physicians and Healthcare Personnel" Accreditation To celebrate the Double Ninth Festival, the hospital’s Community Medicine Department, with assistance from Taipei Fubon Bank Charity Foundation and Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation, took 26 elderly people on a day trip to Taichung by high-speed rail, allowing this group of elderly, whose combined age approaches 2000 years, to experience the speed, stability, and comfort of the 300 km/h high-speed rail.
October 13: The hospital was awarded the 2013 Diabetes Care Network Progress Award by Pingtung County Commissioner Chi-hung Tsao.
October 15: CommonWealth Magazine published the life story of one of the hospital's founders, Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, in a translated book titled "The Miracle Doctor's Grace: A Friend of Taiwan." Originally written by a Norwegian journalist and published in English, the book records the life and love story of this doctor, who showed boundless care and assistance to his patients.
October 17: The hospital underwent an on-site inspection and certification by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for age-friendly health care institutions.
October 23: To celebrate the hospital’s 60th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its Malawi Christian ministry, the hospital invited authors Hanchen Guo, Zhen-xia Weng, senior reporter Xiu-mei Lin, and visual artist Cai-yan Qiu to write two books titled "We Are on the Road of Love" and "Rainbow in the Darkness" and to film a documentary. The books and documentary were published and distributed by Vista Publishing to commemorate six decades of medical love and care.
October 26: After years of planning, the Oncology Center was inaugurated by one of the hospital’s founders, Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, Chairman Kan Liu, Board Member Zhao-ming Jian, Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, Chairman of the Pingtung County Radiological Technologists Association San-he Hong, and Director of the Hematology-Oncology Department Er-rong Xue. The center introduced the "6D Axesse Full-Function Radiation Oncology Treatment Device," which is on par with those in medical centers and provides comprehensive cancer prevention, early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and palliative care services. A gratitude service was held at the Minsheng Campus Auditorium of the National Pingtung University of Education to celebrate the hospital's 60th anniversary. Guests included Pingtung County Deputy Commissioner Chia-pin Chung, Public Health Bureau Director Jian-ting Li, Legislators Meng-An Pan, Qing-quan Su, Chin-shih Wang, Kaohsiung Medical University President Ching-kuan Liu, Secretary General of the Norwegian Missionary Society Jerpstad, Professor Dr. Kjell Nordstokke of Diakonhjemmet University, Mr. Caesar, representative of the Luke International Organization in Malawi, and various medical associations in Pingtung County. The Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs, Si-shan Fan, who performed 4,000 surgeries under the threat of AIDS and frequent power outages during his five years of service in Malawi, received the 23rd Medical Contribution Award, making him the 11th recipient from the hospital.
October 28: To promote palliative care and organ donation, the hospital held a week-long awareness campaign in the outpatient lobby. National Health Insurance Administration Kaohsiung and Pintung Operation Division Director Li-ren Lin, Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Section Chief Xiu-jun Zhang, Pingtung County Medical Association President Zhao-ren Li, Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, Deputy Superintendents Pei-fang Jia and Si-shan Fan, and Hematology-Oncology Physician Yue-quan Zhuang jointly signed advance directives for palliative care and life-sustaining medical decisions, as well as organ donation consent cards.

November
November 1: The hospital organized a series of events for Palliative Care Promotion Month. These included separate seminars on new perspectives in palliative care for medical staff and the general public and a screening of the film "A Gift of Love" about the Advance Healthcare Directive Project.
November 12: The hospital received the Excellent Cybersecurity Management Award from the British Standards Institution (BSI) in recognition of its exceptional management performance in personal data protection since the Personal Data Protection Act's implementation.
November 15: This hospital has received certification from the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Promotion Administration as an age-friendly health care facility that offers senior-friendly medical services and environments.
November 19: A delegation from Meiho University in China visited the hospital to exchange views on cancer care and medication safety. To improve medical care quality, the 10th Hospital-wide Quality Improvement Competition Presentation event was held, with 17 clinical care units presenting their quality improvement projects. The second dialysis unit won the top prize for its project "Enhancing the Management Integrity of Medical Supplies in the Hemodialysis Room." The orthopedic ward won the excellent award for its project, "Reducing Laundry Costs for Linens in the Ward."
November 30: The hospital participated in the "Taiwan Cooperative Holdings Babies, Double Care—2013 Dream-fulfilling Angels Come to Pingtung" charity donation event, organized by the Pingtung County Government and Taiwan Cooperative Holdings, to support the education of indigenous communities through practical acts of love.

December
December 2: The hospital hosted visits from superintendents and deputy superintendents of 12 hospitals in China, including Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University in Liaoning Province, Shenyang 245 Hospital, and Anshan City Shuangshan District Hospital. The visitors toured the hospital's mobile nursing stations, cancer resource center, drug inquiry system, age-friendly service counters, and more. To continue optimizing processes, the hospital conducted a three-week internal audit of ISO 9001, auditing a total of 58 procedure documents.
December 5: To prevent child abuse in a timely manner, provide medical care, soothe the trauma, and assist in the normal physical and mental development of children, the hospital established the county's first "Child and Adolescent Protection Medical Service Demonstration Center" with the support of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The center offers case consultations and integrated medical services for children and adolescents. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Li-xue Wu, Director of Pingtung County's Department of Social Affairs, Chun-zhi Guo, Secretary of the Public Health Bureau, Dong-han Huang, Captain of the Women's and Children's Squad of the Police Department; and Kwong-Leung Yu, the hospital's superintendent.
December 17: The hospital was awarded the Outstanding Special Performance Award in the Healthcare Quality Improvement Campaign (HQIC) by the Ministry of Health and Welfare—recognized as an "E-Learning Outstanding Hospital."
December 19: The hospital's nursing home won the Bronze Award in the Nursing Care Services category at the 2013 National Biotechnology Medical Quality Awards for its project "Caring with Love—Providing Quality Institutional Care." It was the only long-term care institution to receive an award this year. The Indigenous Health Promotion Center of the hospital's Community Medicine Department won the 2013 Symbol of National Quality (SNQ) for its long-term care services in Sandimen.
December 20: The International Cooperation and Development Fund recognized the hospital for its outstanding contributions to international public health and medical cooperation programs and presented an award.
December 24: On Christmas Eve, for the first time, Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs Si-shan Fan led a team of 60 staff members, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and administrative personnel, into the community to spread Christmas cheer to local neighbors.

January
January 15: The 2013 Year-End Appreciation Banquet was held in the evening, with over 1,000 hospital staff gathering together. A total of 136 tables were set, and the hospital recognized long-serving employees who have worked for 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years.
January 17: Pingtung County Government and our hospital organized the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery Angels Spreading Love" care event for elderly people living alone. From January 17 to 20, in collaboration with volunteer groups such as township offices across the county, community care centers, community development associations, and churches, as well as Pingtung Post Office of Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd., Fooyin University Hospital, Antai Community Hospital, Fangliao General Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, MOHW Hengchun Tourism Hospital, and KEE Fresh & Safe Foodtech Co., Ltd., chicken soup was delivered to over 2,800 elderly people living alone throughout the county. This effort aimed to bring warmth and care to the elderly before the Lunar New Year, allowing them to feel the community's love and enjoy nourishing chicken soup.
January 18: The hospital organized the "Cycling Together: A Public Welfare Journey to Warm the Hearts of Vulnerable Elderly." Led by the Kaohsiung City Motorcycle Team, participants departed from the first floor of the Oncology Center by bicycle, visiting 34 elderly residents living alone in Yanpu, Gaoshu, Sandimen, Majia Township, and the Changzhi Baihe Community, delivering chicken soup along the way. The total distance covered was approximately 60 kilometers.
January 23: The hospital passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration's HACCP hygiene evaluation for food safety control in the food service industry.
January 24: PCH Nursing Home held a "Lunar New Year Reunion Banquet," setting up 18 tables and inviting family members to join the elderly residents for a meal.

February
February 1: According to the resolution of the 67th meeting of the 14th Board of Directors of our hospital, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu has been appointed as the 17th Superintendent of the hospital. We successfully passed the British BSI Standards Institution ISO27001:2005 Information Security Management International Standard certification again and were awarded the certificate.
February 10: President Ma Ying-jeou received the winners of the 2013 "National Biotechnology and Medical Care Quality Award," where our hospital's Nursing Home was awarded the Bronze Medal in the Nursing Care Services Category for Long-term Care Institutions. The award was accepted on behalf of our hospital by Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu.
February 9: The "Cycling Together: A Public Welfare Journey to Warm the Hearts of Vulnerable Elderly" event was held. Participants cycled along the route to visit seven elderly people living alone in Nei-Pu and Tai-Wu, covering a total distance of approximately 66 kilometers round trip.
February 19: The Taiwan Society of Nephrology visited our hospital to conduct an on-site evaluation of our dialysis center, assessing various aspects such as patient safety, medical operations, and nursing care for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
February 25: Based on the resolution of the Executive Board, the new hospital building has been named "Grace Building." The floor layout includes: 2 basement floors as the Radiotherapy and Oncology Division Outpatient and Treatment Area; the third floor as the 3D Ward with a total of 22 beds; and the fourth floor as the Chemotherapy Room with 12 beds and a Chemotherapy Medication Preparation Room.
February 26: A delegation of 19 Norwegian missionaries visited our hospital.
February 27: Representatives from the Japanese Nursing Association, Mr. Kuroita and Ms. Kayo Shoji, visited the hospital's nursing home.

March
March 1: To accelerate document processing and promote paperless environmental policies, the electronic document processing system of our hospital was officially launched.
March 3: The multi-functional rehabilitation room on the first floor of the Matthew Building was officially opened, providing inpatient services such as physical therapy and occupational therapy. This facility aims to optimize rehabilitation during the golden period of treatment, promoting quicker recovery or improvement of disabilities, and enhancing the quality of post-acute care. The 3D Ward in the Grace Building officially began admitting oncology patients, and the Chemotherapy Room was officially relocated to the Grace Building.
March 22: The Pingtung Christian Hospital Employee Health Promotion Sports Event was held at the Pingtung County Stadium, with teams competing based on departments. The event included fun games, tug-of-war, relay races, and slow-pitch softball. The General Affairs Department won the overall championship, followed by the Nursing Department in second place, and the Medical and Paramedical Department and the Community Medicine and Medical Research Department tied for third.
March 26: The Nan Shan Life Charity Foundation donated a mobile medical service vehicle for indigenous populations to our hospital through the "Nan Shan Happiness Fund," which was accepted by Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu.

April
April 1: To provide more diverse and friendly outpatient services, our hospital launched a Travel Medicine Outpatient Clinic to serve citizens traveling abroad or returning home. Additionally, the Women's Integrated Outpatient Clinic offers cross-departmental consultations on women's health and menopause-related issues.
April 11: The Rotary District 3510 Governor's Office, Rotary District 2790 Governor's Office, Japan Mobara Rotary Club, Korea Gwangju Central Rotary Club, and Pingtung East Rotary Club jointly donated a mountain medical mobile vehicle to our hospital. The vehicle is equipped with a mobile nursing station, blood pressure monitor, glucose meter, and laptop and will be used to serve residents in remote areas.
April 12: In collaboration with the Good Neighbor Foundation and the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation, our hospital held the "Child Development, OPEN to Take Off" event, which included a reunion for premature babies and a child development screening event. Our hospital's softball club hosted the 9th Pingtung County Education Partner Slow-Pitch Softball Championship at the Pingtung County Linluo Sports Park Softball Field. Participants included the Ministry of Health and Welfare Pingtung Hospital, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung Bar Association, Pingtung Bar Association, Pingtung County Press Association, Pingtung Postal Workers' Union, National Pingtung Industrial Vocational High School, Pingtung County Minzheng Junior High School, Pingtung County Datong High School, Mercuries Life Insurance, National Pingtung Senior High School, Donggang Antai Community Hospital, Pingtung County Environmental Protection Bureau, and Pingtung Christian Hospital. Our hospital team achieved sixth place.
April 19: The Bjørgaas Foundation held an opening ceremony in Chaozhou Township to inaugurate the Pingtung County Assistive Device Resource Center's Pingtung Middle District Service Center.
April 21: Our hospital collaborated with 7-ELEVEN in the "7-ELEVEN Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project. The project invited actor James Wen as the spokesperson for public welfare fundraising, addressing the needs of remote areas and proposing the "Age Comfortably, Care Freely: Rural Elderly Service Program," which provides comprehensive care for disadvantaged elderly people with disabilities or dementia and their families.

May
To provide more diverse and friendly outpatient services, our hospital has launched a self-paid Health and Weight Management Outpatient Clinic, introducing German infrared laser technology combined with nutritionists and exercise instructors.
May 3: The first Pingtung County Medical Association Cup Inter-Hospital Basketball Invitational Tournament, organized by the Pingtung County Medical Association and our hospital, was held at the Mengxiang Gymnasium of Pingtung University of Science and Technology. A total of seven teams participated, including basketball teams from six regional hospitals in the county and a team formed by the faculty, staff, and students of Pingtung University of Science and Technology. The Pingtung University of Science and Technology team won the championship, Paochien Hospital came in second, Pingtung Hospital took third place, and our hospital placed fourth. Antai Community Hospital and Golden Hospital took fifth and sixth places, respectively.
May 8: Our hospital's Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Nursing, Pei-fang Jia, was awarded the 2014 Annual Outstanding Nursing Personnel Professional Contribution Award by the Taiwan Nurses Association for her efforts in promoting humane nursing care, improving process quality, implementing holistic care, introducing long-term care resources into indigenous areas, promoting employee health, engaging in social welfare, and participating in international aid. The award was personally presented by Vice President Den-yih Wu.
May 20: Six investigation committee members from the Health Promotion Administration's Children's Development Joint Assessment Project Office visited our hospital's Children's Development Evaluation Center for guidance and inspection.
May 22: Our hospital's basketball team won the championship in the second Pingtung County Hospital Cup inter-hospital basketball invitational tournament.

June
June 1: Our hospital participated in the Donggang Dragon Boat Race during the Dragon Boat Festival. This year, we registered for two categories: the Public Women's Group and the Institutional Group, where we formed the "Happy Team" in collaboration with the Pingtung County Medical Association and the Nurses Association.
June 7: The "Fubon Family Caregiver Respite Trip," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by our hospital's Community Medicine Department, brought 60 family caregivers on a trip to relieve stress through a change of environment and group activities, allowing them to rest physically and mentally.
June 11: To promote long-term work plans focused on the health of employees, patients, and the community, and to achieve the goal of "Healthy Living as a Lifestyle and Living Healthily," our hospital converted a 165.29-square-meter space on the B1 floor of the Grace Building into an Employee Health Promotion and Exercise Center, with an inauguration gratitude service. The center is equipped with a group class room, a spinning room, ping pong tables, billiard tables, karaoke, and a fitness testing area. The planned courses include physical fitness yoga, spinning aerobics, and vitality aerobics.
June 20: To continue process optimization, our hospital underwent an external audit by the British BSI International Standards Institution for ISO9001:2008.
June 27: Both our hospital and obstetrician Lan-xiang Wu were recognized by the Pingtung County Government for their contributions to the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. The Taiwan Hospital Health Association conducted an on-site accreditation of our hospital as part of the Healthy Hospital Network Group Membership Review. In addition to listening to briefings, the accreditation commissioners also conducted on-site inspections.
June 28: The Ministry of Health and Welfare commended our hospital as part of the "Emergency and Referral Quality Improvement Program" mid-year evaluation for outstanding performance in swiftly admitting specific emergency patients within four hours, earning the hospital the "Best Efficiency in Handling Specific Emergency Cases" award.
June 30: Co-organized by the Pingtung County Government Department of Social Affairs and our hospital, and co-hosted by the Pingtung Christian Hospital Nursing Home and Pingtung Christian Victory Home, the 2014 "e-Youth, Medical Experience" Summer Medical Camp kicked off on June 30 with two sessions, each lasting five and a half days. The camp aimed to help children understand the origin of life, appreciate the wonder of creation, and learn to respect life and cherish themselves. The camp, which combines fun with intellectual activities, hopes to provide guidance or help in confirming learning goals for future career planning.

July
July 1: In response to the digitization of medical records and the informatization of hospital medical operations, paper medical records will no longer be issued in outpatient clinics starting July 1.
July 3: A group of exchange students of Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management from McGill University in Canada and UCLA in the United States visited our hospital.
July 4: The National Development Council of the Executive Yuan visited our hospital's Sandimen Long-Term Care Service Center to understand the operational status of long-term care service points in remote areas.
July 14: To continuously improve medical information services and enhance the level of information security, our hospital underwent an external audit by the British BSI International Standards Institution for the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System.
July 15: To improve the quality of cancer diagnosis and treatment and ensure that the public has a clear understanding of the quality of cancer care in various medical institutions, providing patients and their families with choices, our hospital underwent a Cancer Care Quality Certification by the National Health Research Institutes.
July 17: The Ministry of Health and Welfare commissioned the Joint Commission of Taiwan to inspect our hospital's Institutional Review Board (IRB) to understand its operations and ensure the protection of the rights and safety of research participants.
July 21: To actively promote the concepts of palliative care and organ donation to the public and to respect the medical wishes of terminally ill patients while protecting their rights, our hospital held a five-day campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and palliative care.

August
August 1: According to the resolution of the hospital affairs meeting, in response to amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the name of our hospital's labor safety organization has been changed. Labor Safety Office was changed to the "Occupational Safety and Health Management Office," and the Labor Safety and Health Committee was renamed the "Occupational Safety and Health Management Committee." To implement the supervision and guidance of the board of directors and financial operations of medical foundations, the Ministry of Health and Welfare invited external experts in law, medical management, and finance for a site visit. The Olav Bjørgaas Foundation invited the artist Janet Yi-fen Xie to endorse and launch the "A Piece of Life togetHer" spare change donation campaign with FamilyMart. From today until August 31, by donating spare change at any FamilyMart store, you can help light a hope for the people of Malawi.
August 14: Fong-dee Huang, Executive Director of the Emergency Medical Response Center for the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Region under the Ministry of Health and Welfare, visited the hospital to give a lecture on the hospital's emergency response command system and provided guidance for the HICS tabletop exercise.
August 28: Our hospital's Nutrition Department held an internal tabletop exercise on suspected food poisoning, with Jia-fang Li, Head of the Food Division of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, present for evaluation.
August 29: To encourage workplace employees to exercise, our hospital formed a team to participate in the "Jumping Ahou City Health Exercises Competition" organized by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau. The event featured competition among 53 teams from various county-level units, medical institutions, and health centers across the county.

September
September 10: The Pingtung County Public Health Bureau conducted an on-site visit for the "Pingtung County 2014 Smoke-Free Hospital Service Quality Improvement Plan." The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Promotion Administration conducted a visit to our hospital for the mother-and-baby-friendly hospital certification.
September 22: Our hospital's Employee Health Promotion and Fitness Center conducted physical fitness tests for all hospital employees.
September 27: The "Age-Friendly Medical Care Movement Carnival," organized by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, was grandly held at the gymnasium of Pingtung University of Science and Technology. A total of 23 teams, comprising over 1,200 participants from medical institutions, healthcare organizations, long-term care institutions, and health centers in the county's 33 towns and cities, participated. Our hospital won the overall championship in the Spirit category and placed fourth in the overall competition.

October
October 3: The Chang Yung-Fa Foundation, the Bjørgaas Foundation, and the Pingtung County Government jointly organized the "Caregivers Empowerment Program," entrusting our hospital to expand the training courses. A total of 130 trainees completed the pre-employment training for caregivers, and a graduation ceremony was held.
October 12: The "2014 Fubon Double Ninth Festival Elderly Respect Journey," organized by the Fubon Charity Foundation and hosted by our hospital, was held at the Ali Activity Center in the Baihe Tribe Park, Changzhi Township.
October 14: The hospital began a three-week internal audit for the second half of 2014 on "ISO 27001 and Electronic Medical Records."
October 20: The Bjørgaas Foundation introduced Pingtung's first mobile bathing vehicle for in-home bathing services, specifically for elderly and disabled individuals with moderate to severe disabilities, particularly those who are bedridden and unable to get up or move.

November
November 5: The hospital participated in the Health Promotion Administration's 2014 "Diabetes Health Promotion Institution Care Quality Improvement Project" and was awarded the Excellent Achievement Award.
November 7: Our hospital's Institutional Review Board passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's 2014 annual inspection by the Human Research Ethics Review Board, with the qualification valid until December 31, 2018.
November 11: Our hospital participated in a three-day trial evaluation based on the 2015 edition of the hospital accreditation and teaching hospital accreditation standards by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.

December
December 4: Manager Today magazine selects outstanding professional managers each year from over 500 candidates. Kwong-Leung Yu, the superintendent of our hospital, was selected as one of the top 12 Super MVPs among the 100 MVP Managers of 2014 for his work in Malawi.
December 5: To prevent child abuse in a timely manner, provide medical care, soothe the trauma, and assist in the normal physical and mental development of children, the hospital established the county's first "Child and Adolescent Protection Medical Service Demonstration Center" with the support of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The center offers case consultations and integrated medical services for children and adolescents. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Li-xue Wu, Director of Pingtung County's Department of Social Affairs, Chun-zhi Guo, Secretary of the Public Health Bureau, Dong-han Huang, Captain of the Women's and Children's Squad of the Police Department; and Kwong-Leung Yu, the hospital's superintendent.
December 8: The hospital began a two-week internal audit for the second half of 2014 on "ISO 9001."
December 13: The hospital's "Workplace Safety and Health Revitalization Scheme" and "Local Healthy Aging: Deepening Long-Term Care Services in Sandimen Township" won the Excellence in the Creative Project Selection of Health Promoting Hospitals by the Health Promotion Administration.
December 16: The hospital received a reward from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for aiding in the execution of international medical and humanitarian assistance projects.
December 18: The hospital's "Beep and Find Him: The World's First Low-Cost NFC Anti-Loss Smart Wristband" won the 2014 Symbol of National Quality (SNQ).
December 24: On Christmas Eve, over 60 hospital staff, including Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs Si-shan Fan, Deputy Superintendent of Administration Pei-fang Jia, doctors, nurses, social workers, and administrative personnel, visited the community to spread Christmas cheer to neighbors.
December 30: Our hospital was certified as a mother-and-baby-friendly hospital by the Health Promotion Administration (valid until December 31, 2018).

January
January 1: Our hospital's Christian ministry in Africa extended from Malawi to Southern Africa. Through the integration of domestic and international resources by the "Luke International Network" (LIN), including the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), the South African Department of Health, Walter Sisulu University in South Africa, and Mzuzu University in Malawi, we launched a pilot project for a community health station in Umtata, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. This project brings the medical experience accumulated in rural Taiwan into South Africa, utilizing information technology to develop intelligent applications (APP) suitable for the health development of Southern African communities.
January 8: The Board of Directors announced the list of the 15th Board members: Liu Kan, Zhao-ming Jian, Hong-shu Hao, Xiu-qin Chen, Te-sung Zhuo, Li-Geng Jia, Guang-liang Yu, Ying-shu Zhang, and Jian-guo You. Their term of office is from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2018.
January 15: The "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery Angels Spreading Love" year-end care event for elderly living alone was organized by our hospital and 7-ELEVEN. Collaborating with volunteer groups from township offices, community development associations, churches, Pingtung Post Office of Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd., Pingtung County Reserve Command, various medical groups, Fooyin University Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, Hengchun Tourism Hospital, and the Rotary Club of Kaohsiung Zhongxing Youth Service Team, we delivered warm soup to 3,068 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County from January 22 to January 29.
January 23: The hospital passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration's HACCP hygiene evaluation for food safety control in the food service industry.

February
February 2: To implement local aging, following the Qingye and Dalai stations, our hospital managed the Dewen Family Care Service Station in Sandimen Township, which was officially inaugurated by Pingtung County Commissioner Men-an Pan, Public Health Bureau Director Jui-yuan Hsueh, Sandimen Township Mayor A-tao Xu, Health Center Director De-gui Xie, our hospital's Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, and several local representatives.
February 3: Over 1,000 employees of our hospital gathered for the year-end gratitude banquet, where the hospital recognized long-serving colleagues who have been with us for 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years.
February 6: In collaboration with Pingtung County Government, our hospital organized the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery Angels Spreading Love" care event for elderly living alone. The event combined efforts from the volunteer groups such as township offices, community care stations, community development associations, churches, Pingtung Post Office of Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd., Pingtung County Reserve Command, various medical groups, Fooyin University Hospital, Antai Community Hospital, Fangliao General Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, MOHW Hengchun Tourism Hospital, and KEE Fresh & Safe Foodtech Co., Ltd., to deliver warm soup to over 2,800 elderly people living alone across the county, allowing them to feel the warmth of society and enjoy nourishing chicken soup before the Lunar New Year.
February 7: The "Cycling Together: A Public Welfare Journey to Warm the Hearts of Vulnerable Elderly" event was held. Participants cycled along the route to visit seven elderly people living alone in Nei-Pu and Tai-Wu, covering a total distance of approximately 66 kilometers round trip.
February 12: Our nursing home held a reunion banquet, with 18 tables inviting family members to dine with the elderly residents. 7-ELEVEN and our hospital also organized the "New Year Banquet Tour" event, inviting elderly people we regularly serve who live alone to join a reunion dinner at the store.

March
March 10: To integrate "long-term care services" into junior high school health education and integrated activity courses, nearly 200 health education and integrated activity teachers from 16 junior high schools, including Mingzheng, Zhongzheng, Changzhi, Jiuru, Ligang, Yanpu, and Majia, visited our Nursing home for teaching observation and study of "long-term care services.
March 21: Our hospital held its first "Sweat It Out, Embrace Health 2015 Pingtung Christian Hospital Road Run," with nearly 300 employees and family members participating. The event featured two categories: an 8.2-kilometer and a 3.2-kilometer route, both starting from the nursing home and looping around Wannian Creek and Qian Park.
March 31: The Health Promotion Administration recognized the hospital as an Outstanding Mother-and-Baby-Friendly Medical Institution, awarding it the Excellence Award.

April
April 1: In accordance with the resolution of the hospital affairs meeting, we revised our hospital's organizational chart, abolishing several subspecialties such as eugenic health, in vitro fertilization, endoscopy, and pediatric allergy, as well as unit-level entities like the Cardiac Function Examination Room, Cardiac Care Section, Liver Care Section, Gastroenterology Examination Section, Peritoneal Dialysis Section, EEG Section, Pulmonary Function Examination Section, All-Around Section, Ultrasound Examination Section, Nutritional Therapy Section, Wound Care Section, Medical Aesthetics Section, Hearing Examination Section, and Anesthesia Recovery Section.
April 5: To enhance international cooperation, Chairman Kan Liu, Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Nursing Pei-fang Jia, and Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs Si-shan Fan visited Yogyakarta University Medical School in Indonesia to exchange ideas on hospital management and information systems.
April 9: Our hospital signed a memorandum of understanding with 9 organizations including the Taiwan Foundation for Social Welfare, Eden Social Welfare Foundation, National Pingtung University, Meiho University, and Heng Chun Christian Hospital, forming the "Pingtung University City Social Welfare Industry Alliance."
April 14: Our hospital collaborated with 7-ELEVEN in the "7-ELEVEN Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project. The project invited actor James Wen as the spokesperson for public welfare fundraising, addressing the needs of remote areas and proposing the "Age Comfortably, Care Freely: Rural Elderly Service Program," which provides comprehensive care for disadvantaged elderly people with disabilities or dementia and their families.
April 15: To understand the progress of our hospital's "Incentive Project for Establishing Local and Community-Based Long-Term Care Service Centers in Remote (Including Mountainous and Offshore) and Long-Term Care Resource-Deficient Areas," Director of the Department of Nursing and Health Care of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Su-wen Deng, Section Chief Xiu-mei Chen, Chair Professor Zhi-liang Yang from the School of Health Management at Asia University, Professor Xiao-qi Wu from the Institute of Health and Welfare at National Yang-Ming University, Director of the Kaohsiung and Pintung District Center for Disease Control Chao-qing Zhang, and representative director of the Occupational Therapists Association of the Republic of China Hong-xun Ke, visited the long-term care center in Sandimen Township.
April 30: Our hospital, in collaboration with the International Luke Organization, implemented the "Enhancing Management of HIV, Tuberculosis, and Hypertension in Mobile Populations in Southern Africa Project." To establish and strengthen cooperation with regional organizations and health authorities in Southern Africa, we invited five officials from Tanzania, Swaziland, Zambia, and the Southern African Development Community Secretariat (SADC Secretariat) to visit our hospital to observe and study our Health Information System (HIS). Four European scholars participating in the "International Infection Control Seminar: Global Health Development Trends Forum" also visited our hospital,  including Professor Anthony D. Harries, Senior Advisor and Director of Research at the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Dr. John O’Donoghue from the London School of Public Health, Professor Gunnar Aksel Bjune from the University of Oslo in Norway, and Professor Sven Gudmund Hinderaker from the University of Bergen in Norway.

May
May 1: Hui-li Xu, a staff member in the Medical Services Department, was honored as the 2015 Model Worker with Disabilities of Pingtung County, and Choo-aun Neoh, Director of the Community Medicine Department, was recognized as the 2015 Model Worker of Pingtung County. Both were commended by the Pingtung County Government.
May 12: Li-zhen Xiao, Deputy Director of the Community Medicine Department, received an award from the Taiwan Union of Nurses Association and the Taiwan Nurses Association, being recognized for her outstanding contribution to nursing services on International Nurses Day in 2015.
May 19: A delegation of 9 members from the Faculty of Medicine of Gadjah Mada University and Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Indonesia visited the hospital for a three-day exchange focused on healthcare information systems.
May 23: Our hospital's basketball team won the championship in the second Pingtung County Hospital Cup inter-hospital basketball invitational tournament.
May 25: Medical students from McGill University in Canada and pre-medical students from UCLA, led by a nursing instructor from Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, visited the hospital.
May 27: The hospital, in collaboration with 7-ELEVEN, officially launched the "good neighbor health classroom," converting stores into health classrooms. The program extended to 18 townships and 30 stores in Sandimen Township, Gaoshu Township, Xinyuan Township, Wandan Township, and Liuqiu Township. The curriculum included health education on "Understanding Dementia," "Medication Safety," "Nutritional Meals," as well as cancer and diabetes screening, and towel exercise instruction.

June
June 1: The International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) and Luke International (LIN) collaborated on the project to enhance the management of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and hypertension among mobile populations in Southern Africa. The training class on "System Software Development, Maintenance, and Debugging," conducted by the hospital, successfully concluded. Four Malawian trainees were trained to use information systems for hospital management and disease control.
June 12: The Taiwan Assessment and Evaluation Association conducted an evaluation of the hospital's nursing home.
June 15: The hospital's Center for Reproductive Medicine passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare evaluation, becoming the only qualified institution in Pingtung for assisted reproductive technology. 
June 18: To address the shortage of long-term care resources in rural areas, the hospital, in collaboration with 7-ELEVEN, invited goodwill ambassador James Wen to plant trees with indigenous elders at the Sandimen Township Day Care and Elderly Service Center.
June 30: The hospital, in conjunction with the Public Health Bureau, conducted a drill for the prevention of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV).

July
July 9: Various hospital departments, including the Superintendent's Office, Institutional Review Board, Human Resources Department, Medical Records Office, Nursing Department, Health Examination Center, Procurement Office, Pharmacy Department, Radiology Department, Infection Control Unit, Social Workers Unit, and Environmental Protection Unit, underwent an external audit for ISO 9001:2008 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
July 29: Eleven accreditation surveyors from the Joint Commision of Taiwan visited the hospital and its Ruiguang Branch for a two-and-a-half-day hospital and teaching hospital accreditation, thoroughly examining the quality of medical services, teamwork, teaching missions, and teaching quality.

August
August 10: To encourage students to participate in learning activities during the summer, the hospital held the "E-Youth Medical Experience" summer camp, with 29 students aged 16 to 18 participating.
August 28: Supported by the public fundraising campaign "Aging Gracefully and Carefree—Community Care Program for Elderly in Remote Areas," jointly promoted by the hospital and 7-ELEVEN, the hospital collaborated with Wutai Township Wutai Church and Sandimen Township Tavatavang Presbyterian Church to establish "Healthy Kitchens" in Wutai and Sandimen Townships. The program provided meal delivery and communal dining services from Monday to Friday for elders in the community who were immobile, unable to care for themselves, living alone, or lacked adequate care, addressing their lunch needs and improving the quality of their diet.

September
September 4: Two accreditation surveyors from the TFDA of the Ministry of Health and Welfare conducted an on-site inspection of the hospital's human organ preservation facility (category: hard bone).
September 9: To continue process optimization, the hospital's Information Department underwent an audit for the upgrade to ISO 27001:2013 international information security system standards.
September 12: The hospital's diabetes care quality was recognized, earning the 2014 Pingtung County Hospital Group Excellence Award from the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau.
September 17: During the mid-term performance report on the hospital's 2015 Balanced Scorecard Business Team Strategy, the hospital invited Jia-qi Chen, Secretary-General of the  Taiwan Healthcare Industry Balanced Scorecard Association   , and Horng-shuh Hao, Associate Professor of Healthcare Management at China Medical University, to provide guidance. A total of 12 teams participated, with the stroke team and emergency team winning first and second place, respectively.
September 21: The hospital developed a new "Smart Health Measurement Machine," integrating a blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, forehead thermometer, tablet computer, and contactless card reader, creating Taiwan's smallest all-in-one measurement machine. The service was rolled out at 2 7-ELEVEN stores and 7 community points in the Pingtung area. People could measure their health data for free using iCash 2.0, iPASS, or EasyCard. The service was also integrated with local primary care clinics, allowing doctors to access patients' measurement data via the cloud system, providing a basis for diagnosis, tracking, and monitoring of medical conditions.
September 26: The hospital's Information Department, IT server room, medical information system, and electronic medical records system management passed the ISO 27001:2013 international information security system standard certification by AFNOR ASIA.

October
October 1: The 18th TFF-Bloomberg Best Fund Awards charity event gathered institutions including the Taipei Foundation of Finance, Business Today, Global News Channel, Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation, Taipei Exchange, Taiwan Futures Exchange, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation, Rotary Club of Taipei Peace, Cathay Securities Investment Trust Co., LTD, and Allianz Global Investors Taiwan Limited, to jointly donate a mobile medical vehicle to the hospital. The hospital's Nutrition Department once again passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's HACCP certification for food safety control systems.
October 7: Following the resolution of the Medical Records Committee, the hospital announced the adoption of paperless nursing assessments and nursing records for inpatient care starting from this date.
October 19: The hospital's Laboratory Department passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's certification for infectious disease testing, enabling it to test and confirm infections for seven diseases, including HIV and Legionnaires' disease.

November
November 13: The 18th TFF-Bloomberg Best Fund Awards charity event gathered institutions including the Taipei Foundation of Finance, Business Today, Global News Channel, Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation, Taipei Exchange, Taiwan Futures Exchange, Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation, Rotary Club of Taipei Peace, Cathay Securities Investment Trust Co., LTD, and Allianz Global Investors Taiwan Limited, to jointly donate a mobile medical vehicle to the hospital. The hospital's Nutrition Department once again passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's HACCP certification for food safety control systems.
November 14: The Southern District Anesthesia Monthly Meeting of the Taiwan Society of Anesthesiologists was held for the first time at our hospital.
November 18: The 2015 annual meeting of the Taiwan Christian Health Care Alliance was held for three consecutive days at the Catholic Beatitude Mountain Social Welfare and Education Center. It was co-hosted by our hospital, Kaohsiung Christian Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, and Catholic St. Joseph Hospital. The theme was "Abundant Life"—I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. More than 140 participants from Christian medical institutions across the province attended.
November 21: The hospital's Social Workers Department established Pingtung's first colorectal cancer patient support group, "Contentment Brings Happiness." Sixteen patients and their families gathered for the event. The group will organize lectures and activities to provide patients and families with correct medical knowledge and assistance in emotional adjustment.
November 23: The second rural "Healthy Kitchen" under the "Aging Gracefully and Carefree—Community Care Program for Elderly in Remote Areas," a charity fundraising project jointly promoted by 7-ELEVEN and our hospital, was inaugurated at the Tavatavang Presbyterian Church in Sandimen Township. The unveiling ceremony was attended by Pastor Ming-hui Guo of Tavatavang Presbyterian Church, Deputy Superintendent Pei-fang Jia of our hospital, Store Manager Wei-shu Zhong of the 7-11 Toumu Store, and Professor Duu-jian Tsai of Taipei Medical University's Department of Medicine. This program provides dine-in and delivery meal services from Monday to Friday for 30 elderly people in the community who have limited mobility, cannot live independently, live alone, or lack care. Additionally, more than 40 medical, public health scholars, and clinical personnel from the United States, Australia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand formed a Southeast Asian Health and Medical Delegation to visit our hospital and learn about our rural long-term care services: family care, meal delivery service, home bathing service, nursing home, and more.

December
December 1: The hospital participated in the Health Promotion Administration's 2015 "Diabetes Health Promotion Institution Care Quality Improvement Project," and received the Excellence Award for the results achieved and the Excellence Award for the highest number of new cases/enrollment rate.
December 4: The hospital was awarded "Excellent" in the 2015 hospital accreditation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and passed the accreditation of teaching hospitals in the category of doctors and medical staff for the third consecutive time.

January
January 1: According to the resolution of the hospital affairs meeting, the hospital's organizational chart and organizational structure were revised. The Community Medicine Department added a "Community Resources Center," which is responsible for the integration of primary care groups, referrals, and home healthcare services. The Disease Management Unit of the Health Management Center was merged into the Outpatient Center under the "Acute Care Division" of the Nursing Department. The Nursing Home and Home Care Unit under the Long-Term Care Center were returned to the legal entity under the jurisdiction of the supervisory authorities, while the Home Care Service Unit, considering that its services are project-based, was returned to the direct management of the Long-Term Care Center. The Nursing Department added a "Specialist Nursing Division," responsible for the medical and administrative management of nurse practitioners. The six secondary units under the Nursing Department, including "Acute Care" and "Palliative Care," which adopt functional names, were unified by adding the term "Division" for organizational design and management purposes. Additionally, the respiratory care center under the "Respiratory Care Division" was renamed the subacute respiratory care ward in accordance with the law. The Disease Management Unit, was originally under the Health Management Center of the Community Medicine Department. The supply room, originally under the "Acute Care Division" of the nursing department, was merged into the parallel operating room based on management practices.
January 8: In cooperation with 7-ELEVEN, the "7-ELEVEN Bringing Back Love—Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project was launched, focusing on the prevention and care of dementia in rural areas. The project proposed the establishment of a "Prevention-Detection-Care Protection Network" and combined 7-ELEVEN stores, the Good Neighbor Foundation, and our hospital's medical resources to build a dementia protection network covering "stores-home-community-primary healthcare." In addition to promoting dementia-related health knowledge through the Good Neighbor Health Classroom and mobile service vans and setting up smart health measurement stations at some 7-ELEVEN stores and community points in Pingtung, the project was expanded to Penghu, Yunlin, and other regions. Ten additional medical shuttle stations were also added. Pingtung Christian Hospital collaborated with the Yunlin County Association for the Welfare and Protection of the Elderly to promote the self-support care model, creating zero-restraint, zero-diaper, and zero-bedridden self-care.
January 22: The "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery Angels Spreading Love" year-end care event for elderly living alone was organized by our hospital and 7-ELEVEN. Collaborating with volunteer groups from township offices, community development associations, churches, Pingtung Post Office of Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd., Pingtung County Reserve Command, various medical groups, Fooyin University Hospital, Heng Chun Christian Hospital, Hengchun Tourism Hospital, and the Rotary Club of Kaohsiung Zhongxing Youth Service Team, we delivered warm soup to 3,068 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County from January 22 to January 29.

February
February 20: The 2016 Supervisor Consensus Camp of our hospital was held at the Beatitude Mountain Social Welfare and Education Center. Over 100 department heads and above, including medical, administrative, and paramedical supervisors, gathered together with the annual theme "The Competitiveness of PCH—Cultivating High-Quality Talent Teams and Creating Excellent Service Quality."
February 26: Chairman Kan Liu, director of board member Zhao-ming Jian, Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, Deputy Superintendent of Medical Affairs Si-shan Fan, Deputy Superintendent of Administration and Nursing Pei-fang Jia, Director of the Medical Affairs Department Ya-fang Huang, and Director of the Information Management Office Ming-li Guo, among others, visited Taipei Mackay Hospital to study their medical information system for benchmarking purposes.

March
March 4: In collaboration with the Yunlin County Elderly Welfare Protection Association, our hospital introduced the Japanese self-support care model to achieve the goal of elderly care with zero restraints, zero diapers, and zero bedridden cases. We organized the ZIZIBABA Grandparents Experience Camp, attracting 33 participants from 17 long-term care institutions across the county.
March 12: Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Pingtung County Government, the "Sandimen Township Community Day Care Center," managed by the Nursing Home of our hospital, was officially inaugurated by Premier San-cheng Chang. The center allows elderly individuals with disabilities to receive care services during the day at the community daycare center and return home in the evening to be with their families, thus implementing the community-based care policy of aging in place and promoting long-term care services in remote areas. Our hospital and 7-ELEVEN co-hosted the "Good Neighbor Health Classroom—Hiking Day" event at Qianxi Park, attracting hundreds of elderly individuals to enjoy the rare experience of outdoor picnics, including those with disabilities and dementia, along with their families. This event also provided a brief respite for the families who have long shouldered heavy caregiving responsibilities, allowing them to enjoy a joyful break. Public welfare ambassador Kristy Chu was specially invited to lead the public in the AD8 early-stage dementia self-assessment scale, urging early detection of dementia. Additionally, veteran entertainers Hsiang Wa and Lin Chong were invited to sing a song for the elderly.
March 23: Social worker Shi-min Zhang from our hospital and social worker Yi-ling Cai from the PCH Nursing Home were recognized for their outstanding performance in social work by Pingtung County for the year 2016.
March 31: To help cancer patients overcome the emotional challenges of hair loss, the Pingtung City Lions Club and the Formosa Cancer Foundation donated 70 wigs to the Cancer Resource Center of our hospital, encouraging cancer patients to step out of their homes, interact with people, face life with a positive attitude, and improve their quality of life.

April
April 1: Our hospital launched an integrated outpatient clinic for patients with major injuries and illnesses, providing comprehensive care services to avoid repeated, inappropriate treatments, medications, or procedures that could jeopardize patient safety.
April 15: To safeguard the health of people in remote areas, 7-ELEVEN and our hospital collaborated to hold "good neighbor health classroom" activities. These activities included "dementia awareness," "disease screening," "nutritious meals," "medication safety," and "healthy exercise" through interactive and engaging methods. The AD8 early-stage dementia screening scale was used to assess the public. This year, the program has expanded to the Hengchun Peninsula, with 30 sessions scheduled in Pingtung County.  

May
May 14: The third event of the 2016 Pingtung Island Fun Walk series, "Walking Hand in Hand for Health and Happiness," organized by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau and hosted by our hospital's Urban Indigenous Community Health Promotion Center, was held at Qianxi Park in Pingtung City. The event attracted over 600 enthusiastic participants of all ages and featured an Urban Indigenous Tribe Market to promote urban indigenous tourism and agricultural specialty products.
May 29: Our hospital was recognized by the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau for its outstanding performance in implementing the Health Promotion Administration's "Second Generation Smoking Cessation Treatment Pilot Program."

June
June 1: To serve elderly residents in areas with limited transportation options, our hospital opened a shuttle bus route on the Wan-dan line.
June 8: The PCH Nursing Home team participated in the "6th National Silver-Haired Health Exercise Competition," winning an honorable mention in the seated exercise category. The standing exercise group, with an average age of 84, stood out among 107 teams and secured fourth place.
June 27-28: Our hospital's information management office underwent an external audit for ISO 27001:2013, the international standard for information security management systems.
June 30: To continue optimizing processes, our hospital underwent an external audit by the impartial third-party organization, BSI (British Standards Institution), for ISO9001:2008 certification.

July
July 1: According to the resolutions of the hospital affairs meeting, our hospital's organizational chart and structure were revised, with the establishment of the "Life Ethics and Social Medicine Center" under the Office of the Superintendent.
July 4: Dr. Nguyen Van Xang, Superintendent of Khanh Hoa General Hospital in Vietnam, led a delegation including the Director of the Hematology Department, the Director of the Information Management Office, and a Section Chief from the Khanh Hoa Provincial Health Department to visit our hospital. Both hospitals signed a medical cooperation agreement, aiming to develop joint clinical training and service models at Khanh Hoa Hospital and jointly research and develop a medical information system suitable for Vietnam's national conditions.
July 14: Our hospital's outpatient, inpatient, and emergency services, as well as community health, hygiene, and medical services, passed the ISO9001 international certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
July 19: The Good Neighbor Health Classroom Open Chan mobile service vehicle was launched. This is Taiwan's first mobile dementia screening service vehicle. This mobile unit will reach remote areas with limited transportation, bringing health knowledge to rural corners and promoting dementia prevention and early detection.
July 20: Our hospital's information management office, data center, medical information system, and electronic medical record maintenance and management passed the AFNOR international certification, meeting the ISO 27001 international standard for information security management systems.

August
August 16: The Health Promotion Administration commended health units and medical institutions for jointly creating a cancer protection network. Our hospital won first place in the 2015 hospital cancer screening/treatment quality improvement project—the overall "Cancer Suspect Pursuer King" for the four major cancers in the regional hospital category and the Best Collaboration Partner Award in the county and city category.

September
September 29: Our hospital organized the 2016 Medical Administration and Medical Regulations Seminar of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. With the assistance of the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau, the two-day event was held at the Pingtung Chateau Beach Resort and attended by more than 160 medical administrative personnel from public health bureaus across the country.

October
October 1: Dr. Allen Lien from the Family Medicine Department of our hospital’s Overseas Missionary Department was awarded the 26th Medical Contribution Award for his long-term commitment to public health affairs in Africa. He was the youngest recipient this year and the hospital's 12th Medical Contribution Award winner.
October 17: Vice President Chien-jen Chen, accompanied by Pingtung County Deputy Commissioner Li-xue Wu and Public Health Bureau Director Jui-yuan Hsueh, visited our hospital to show concern for the hospital's international medical services, long-term care development, and rural care.

November
November 8: Our hospital was recognized by the Pingtung County Government as an exemplary unit in providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in 2016. The hospital created a friendly workplace environment, demonstrating its social responsibility.
November 27: Our hospital received the Excellent Award and the Organizational Reformation Award in the 2016 Health Promoting Hospitals Model Selection by the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. We also won the Excellent Award in the 2016 Age-Friendly Health Care Institutions Model Selection.

December
December 1: Our hospital managed the "Sandimen Township Long-Term Care Service Point" of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and was awarded the Excellent rating in the on-site evaluation for setting up localized and community-based long-term care service points in remote areas (including mountain and offshore areas) with insufficient long-term care resources in 2016. Our hospital also managed the "Majia Township Long-Term Care Service Point" of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and was awarded the Excellent rating in the on-site evaluation for setting up localized and community-based long-term care service points in remote areas (including mountain and offshore areas) with insufficient long-term care resources in 2016.
December 16: The Pingtung County Government entrusted our hospital to manage the Pingtung City Long-Term Care Community Integration Service Center, promoting a pilot project for an integrated community care model (Long-term Care 2.0). County Commissioner Men-an Pan personally attended the unveiling ceremony.
December 23: Our hospital's Stroke Center team received the 2016 Symbol of National Quality (SNQ) from the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry for the project "Building a Seamless Holistic Care for Stroke Centers in the Kaohsiung-Pingtung Region."

January
January 5: In collaboration with Uni-President Convenience Stores, our hospital launched the "7-ELEVEN Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project, entering its third year. The funds raised will be used to assist disadvantaged elderly in Pingtung. Our hospital pioneered the "Dementia Integrated Care Team" approach, integrating local home, community, and medical resources, becoming the first in Taiwan to establish a care network for dementia patients that spans from medical care to home and community care.
January 6: Our hospital and 7-ELEVEN jointly organized the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery; Angels Spreading Love" year-end care event for elderly living alone. From January 6 to 13, in cooperation with township offices across the county, Chunghwa Post's Pingtung Post Office, the Pingtung County Reserve Command, and various medical associations, chicken soup was delivered to 3,000 elderly living alone in Pingtung County.
January 9: In accordance with the decision of the 40th Executive Board Meeting of our hospital’s 15th session, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu was appointed as the 18th president of our hospital.

February
February 23: Our hospital and Uni-President Convenience Stores promoted the "Early Dementia Prevention" elderly service program and established the "Care Skills Simulation Training Center," which was unveiled on the third floor of the hospital’s nursing home. The training center is modeled after a typical household living space, with a living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, and employs scenario-based teaching.

March
March 6: Supported by the public fundraising project "Aging Gracefully and Carefree—Community Care Program for Elderly in Remote Areas," jointly promoted by our hospital and 7-ELEVEN, the kitchen of the Dawu Tribe in Wutai Township was opened, offering meal delivery and communal dining services.
March 27: Our hospital and 7-ELEVEN collaborated on the "Early Dementia Prevention" public welfare project and launched an age-friendly shuttle service. Twenty-three 7-ELEVEN stores in Pingtung County and City became shuttle stops, and a new Pingtung-specific route was opened. This service encourages the elderly to go out more often, expanding their social circles, engaging in activities such as shopping, exercising, visiting friends, and participating in health promotion events, thus preventing dementia.

April
The Pingtung County Government entrusted our hospital with managing the Pingtung City Long-term Care Community Integration Service Center and promoting a trial project for a community-based overall care model (Long-term Care 2.0). The inauguration ceremonies for the four C-level alley long-term care stations—Dazhou Community Development Association, Chonglan Community Development Association, Xinhe Community Development Association, and Indigenous Holistic Development Association—were completed, initiating localized development of long-term care.
Our hospital, as assessed by the Pingtung County Long-term Care Management Center, was evaluated as an outstanding unit in the "2016 Long-term Care Home Care Services for the Elderly and Disabled" and the "2016 Long-term Care Home Respite Services" performance evaluations.

June
June 12: The Pingtung County Veterans Service Office signed a cooperation agreement on employment and industry training with our hospital and the Nursing Home of Pingtung Christian Hospital, opening a new chapter in employment services for retired military personnel and also injecting new energy into the medical care workforce market.
June 23: The Rotary Club of Yangmei and the Yangmei Meilan Rotary Club from District 3500, the Pingtung East Rotary Club from District 3510, and the Paranaque Lakanbini Rotary Club from the Philippines donated a medical mobile service vehicle to our hospital. This vehicle is equipped with an electric diagnostic chair, an electrocardiograph, and a color portable ultrasound capable of performing heart, neck, and abdominal examinations, allowing indigenous residents to receive medical check-ups locally without having to travel long distances.

July
July 14: With the support of 7-ELEVEN's charity fundraising initiative "Aging Gracefully and Carefree: Community Care for the Elderly in Remote Areas," our hospital purchased a mobile bathing vehicle. This service provides in-home bathing for moderately and severely disabled elderly and disabled individuals, especially those bedridden and unable to move.
July 21: Our hospital's superintendent, Kwong-Leung Yu, was awarded the second-class Health and Welfare Professional Medal by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his long-term promotion of international medical exchanges, concern for remote areas, and contributions to enhancing Taiwan's medical presence on the global stage.
July 29: Our hospital held the "Quit Smoking and Betel Nut Now, Be Healthier!" walking pledge event, reminding hospital staff, community members, and patients to stay away from the harm of smoking and betel nuts through the event.

August
August 25: In collaboration with Bayer Taiwan, our hospital established a Hemophilia Center, which is the first and only comprehensive hemophilia care institution in Pingtung. The center integrates specialists from pediatrics, orthopedics, gastroenterology, rehabilitation, dentistry, psychiatry, hematology and oncology, as well as social workers and case managers, to assist patients and their families in managing the disease and addressing healthcare concerns.

September
September 18: The Palliative Care Week kicked off with an award ceremony for the palliative care essay competition and a gratitude ceremony for artwork authorization for promotional items held in the outpatient lobby, along with a charity sale at the palliative care market. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the palliative care fund. The public was invited to share their experiences via Facebook check-ins at the market to raise awareness about palliative care and encourage active participation in signing advance directives for palliative and life-sustaining treatment. Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Medical Affairs Section Chief Zong-xian Zhou, Ping Tung County Medical Association chairman Ying-jie Zheng, and Pingtung County Nursing Association Director Fei-ru Guo were all present to show their support.
September 21: Our hospital signed a strategic alliance cooperation memorandum with Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital to integrate regional medical resources, build a mutual support system, enhance partnerships, and improve the quality of medical services. The signing ceremony was attended by Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Superintendent Zhi-xi Wang and our hospital's Superintendent Kwong-Leung Yu, who signed on behalf of their respective institutions.

October
October 1: The medical team from our hospital entered high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools to assist the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau in administering flu vaccines, vaccinating a total of 22,147 students from 49 schools.
October 26: Our hospital hosted the "Joyful Long-term Care, Lively and Long-lasting—Double Ninth Festival Celebration" event as part of the community-based overall care for Pingtung City. Elderly participants from various Long-term Care 2.0 ABC-level service stations not only presented wonderful performances but also experienced activities like free haircuts, makeup services, professional salon photography, and level-passing games. After the event, participants visited the Pingtung County Council for a meet-and-greet with Speaker Dian-lun Zhou, County Commissioner Meng-an Pan, and Deputy County Commissioner Li-xue Wu.

December
December 9: Our hospital won the 14th National Innovation Award in the Corporate Innovation Award/Health and Smart Technology Group category for the project "Building Public Infrastructure for Community Care—Smart Health Measurement Station." In collaboration with 7-ELEVEN, our hospital launched the "Smart Health Measurement Station," integrating a blood pressure monitor, pulse oximeter, forehead thermometer, tablet, and card reader. The measurement stations were set up in 7-ELEVEN stores and community service points. Residents could use health insurance cards, icash 2.0, iPASS, or EasyCard to access the measurement services for free at nearby locations. If medical care was needed, residents could bring their registered cards to participating clinics or our hospital, where doctors could scan the card to retrieve the daily measurement records as a reference for diagnosis.
December 14: Our hospital won first place in the "Invasive Medical Procedure Care Quality Improvement Project," organized by the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control and the Taiwan Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation.

2018

January
January 9: In collaboration with 7-ELEVEN's "Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project, now in its fourth year, we will establish Taiwan's first "Dementia-Friendly Model Community in Rural Areas," starting from Sandimen Village in Sandimen Township. This initiative connects hospitals, health centers, long-term care service points, 7-ELEVEN stores, police stations, post offices, schools, and churches. We have also planned "dementia-friendly courses," hoping that every community resident can interact "appropriately" with dementia patients. Combined with the previously promoted "Integrated Dementia Care Services," we aim to make Sandimen Village a model community.
 

January 19: Our hospital and 7-ELEVEN jointly organized the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery; Angels Spreading Love" year-end care event for elderly living alone. From January 19 to 25, in cooperation with township offices across the county, Chunghwa Post's Pingtung Post Office, and various medical associations, chicken soup was delivered to 3,000 elderly living alone in Pingtung County.
 

January 24: Over a thousand employees of the hospital gathered for the year-end gratitude banquet, with 149 tables set. In addition to spectacular performances from various departments, long-serving employees and volunteers, who had served from 10 to 35 years, were recognized. Pingtung County Deputy Commissioner Li-Xue Wu, Director of the Public Health Bureau Zhao-ren Li, President of the National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Chang-xian Dai, and representatives from various hospitals and medical organizations attended the event to offer their congratulations.
 

January 31: The labor union of Pingtung Christian Hospital's corporate group was officially established on January 25, 2018. On this day, the Pingtung County Government issued the certificate of union registration and the certificate of election for the first president. Dr. Zhi-jun Zhan was elected as the first president of the union, aiming to create a "win-win situation where the union supports the employer and the employer cares for the workers."

March
March 1: Based on the hospital management meeting decision of January 23, the hospital's organizational chart and structure were revised. As of March 1, the Long-Term Care Division under the Department of Community Medicine was dissolved, and its functions and staff were transferred to the Pingtung Christian Hospital Home Care Center.

April
April 18: The hospital introduced mobile payments to reduce waiting times for bill payments. Initially, this service was available in outpatient departments, where patients could use the "EZ Pay" mobile payment app to settle their bills.

May
May 15: According to the decision of the 19th board meeting of the 15th Board of Directors, there was a change in the chairperson of the 15th Board. Managing director Xiu-qin Chen took over as chairperson, with the term ending on December 31, 2018.
May 31: The hospital, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Welfare's dementia care centers, established five community dementia service points and launched brain health classrooms in 19 community centers. Additionally, we will partner with 130 local clinics for dementia screening. Through case management and resource coordination, from community care to local clinics, hospitals, and long-term care service units, we aim to build an integrated dementia care platform that alleviates the caregiving burden on families of dementia patients.

June
June 25: In collaboration with 7-ELEVEN's "Bringing Love Back" public welfare project, the hospital transformed the ground floor of the new dormitory building and Victory Home into Taiwan's first "Community Multigenerational Co-Living Space." This space is available for all generations to share and includes a pizza & cafe, an aquatic exercise pool, a multifunctional classroom, a rest area, an assembly hall, a health garden, and a playground. A series of activities related to exercise, health, and mindfulness are held here, fostering opportunities for intergenerational interaction, learning, and caregiving.

July
July 3: A five-day "Magical Journey of the White Tower" summer medical camp was held, where over 30 high school students gained knowledge, made friends, volunteered, and had a unique summer experience.
July 20: In response to the Long-Term Care Services Act and regulations from health authorities, as of this day, the Long-Term Care Management Center, originally handled by the Department of Community Medicine, was transferred to the "Pingtung Christian Hospital Foundation's Affiliated Pingtung County Home-Based Long-Term Care Service Organization."
July 23: The hospital underwent an external review for process optimization as part of the external verification audit by the British Standards Institution (BSI).

August
August 10: 18 children with special needs participated in a one-day "Little Store Manager" experience event at the 7-ELEVEN Ruiping store, enhancing their interaction with society and boosting their confidence in social skills.

September
September 17: In recognition of International Dementia Month, the hospital collaborated with the Pingtung County Police Bureau to hold eight "Dementia Friendly Courses," with a total of 466 police officers participating. The Deputy Director of the Pingtung County Police Bureau, the Director of the Pingtung Precinct, the Section Chief of the Prevention Division, and the hospital's chairperson personally attended the courses to demonstrate their support for a dementia-friendly environment.

October
The only pulmonary rehabilitation center in the northern Pingtung area was established to assist patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis in rehabilitating their lungs.

October 5: In response to World Hospice Day and to promote hospice care, 30 of our hospital’s medical staff performed a flash mob at Pingtung Railway Station, presenting three songs: “Spring Breeze,” “The Moon Represents My Heart,” and “Embrace Every Day.” The event concluded with signs saying, “Join us in supporting World Hospice Day, and I support hospice and palliative care.”

November
November 19: To celebrate the 65th anniversary of our hospital's founding, a gratitude service was held in the assembly hall on the 6th floor of our hospital, attended by nearly 150 guests and staff members.

December
December 3: In 1994, our hospital began overseas medical missionary services by establishing a medical station in Wa State. Two of the "medical students" trained at the time, Hana and Polly, visited Taiwan for the first time for a health check-up and to experience medical services. They also reunited with their medical mentors from our hospital after more than a decade, creating a heartwarming and emotional scene.
December 10: With the support of the "Aging Gracefully and Carefree—Community Care Program for Elderly in Remote Areas," promoted in collaboration with 7-ELEVEN's "Bringing Love Back" charity fundraising project, the nation’s first functional center for promoting the healthy aging of indigenous people—the "Dimoer Life Function Center"—opened at the Sandimen Township Gymnasium. This center targets sub-healthy populations with the core concept of "Exercise is Medicine (EIM)," using fitness and cognitive training to delay disabilities and dementia and to enhance language expression, interpersonal interaction, and emotional improvement among the elderly.
December 26: Our hospital’s family care service won the bronze award in the long-term care service category of the 21st National Biotechnology and Medical Quality Award for its project "Guarding the Love of the Tribe; Holding on to What We Love." It was also the only unit to win in the long-term care category this year.

January
January 7: In response to the implementation of the Patient Right to Autonomy Act, our hospital established a pre-established medical care consultation clinic.
January 16: Our collaboration with President Chain Store Corporation for the "7-ELEVEN Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project entered its fifth year, aimed at increasing dementia awareness and building a dementia-friendly environment. From healthcare and home care to innovative community living solutions, the project aims to provide support to the elderly, affirm the abilities of those with disabilities or dementia, and enhance the value and meaning of their lives, continuing the establishment of "dementia-friendly model communities in rural areas."
January 17: Together with the Pingtung County Government, our hospital hosted the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery" event, which has entered its 17th year thanks to the support of the Apple Daily Charitable Foundation, Pingtung Yuhuang Temple, Cifeng Temple, various medical organizations, the Pingtung West Rotary Club, and small donors. The event will deliver chicken soup to the homes of 3,110 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County.

March
March 1: Following the decision of the hospital’s administration meeting on February 19 of this year, the hospital's organizational chart and staffing plan were revised. Starting from March 1, the accounting office and finance office under the management department were merged into the "Accounting Office," with two new divisions established under it: "Accounts Division" and "Finance Division."

April
April 1: According to the decision of the hospital’s 16th Board of Directors, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yu was appointed as the hospital's 19th president, with a term from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2022. Following the decision of the hospital’s administration meeting, the hospital's organizational chart and staffing plan were revised, adding the position of Deputy Superintendent of Medical Development and a planning division under the superintendent's office.

May
May 7: According to the resolutions of the 24th meeting of the 15th Board of Directors and the 1st meeting of the 16th Board of Directors of the corporation, the Chairman has been changed to Chairman Jian-guo You. The term of the 16th Board of Directors is until December 31, 2022.
May 9: With "Mutual Good" as the starting point, four rounds of "It's Great to Have You" employee consensus-building workshops were held to unite the workforce.
May 31: The Joint Commission of Taiwan visited the Ruiguang campus of the hospital to conduct a merged accreditation for the non-adjacent campuses.

June
June 10: To promote employee health and understand their physical fitness, the hospital conducted its annual employee fitness tests over three sessions, with a total of 666 participants completing the assessments.
June 19: The hospital’s Information Management Office underwent a two-day external audit for ISO27001 Information Security Management System certification, aiming to enhance risk management and meet the organization's continuous operational needs.

July
July 3: To continue optimizing processes, the hospital underwent an external audit for the ISO 9001 certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for 2019.

August
August 28: The hospital was evaluated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for its emergency medical capabilities, assessing the quality of our emergency services in areas such as emergency medical care, acute stroke treatment, acute coronary syndrome care, emergency trauma care, high-risk pregnancy and neonatal care, and intensive care unit (ICU) care.

October
October 3: The hospital underwent a two-day on-site inspection for hospital accreditation and teaching hospital evaluation by the Joint Commission of Taiwan.
October 7: Pingtung County Government held its first long-term care personnel recognition ceremony, with County Commissioner Men-an Pan presenting awards to long-term care workers. Our hospital’s Yu-qi Yan, Shu-juan Lin, and Kun-yi Xia received awards for seniority, excellence, and dynamic newcomers.
October 19: Supported by the Taiwan Premature Baby Foundation, the "Bringing Love Back" charity fundraising campaign by 7-ELEVEN, and the President Chain Store Corporation Good Neighbor Foundation, our hospital held the "OPEN! CARES—Shared Family Time" premature baby reunion and pediatric ward care event.
October 26: Our hospital’s Indigenous Services Team was honored with the 29th Medical Contribution Award from the Housheng Foundation. Our hospital has been serving indigenous communities for over 60 years, providing free clinics, preventive health care, health promotion, long-term care, and introducing social resources to prevent or delay dementia and disabilities. The team also collaborated with the "Bringing Love Back" donation campaign from President Chain Store Corporation to support dementia screening and elderly services in indigenous communities.

November
November 1: Vice President Chien-jen Chen visited Pingtung Christian Victory Home and met with our hospital's Indigenous Services Team. He praised the team's services, noting that their efforts go beyond medical care and serve as a model for other hospitals, making the team feel deeply honored.
November 15: Dr. Olav Bjørgaas, the founder of our hospital, known as the "Father of Polio" in Taiwan, who dedicated his life to Taiwan, passed away in Norway at the age of 93.
November 22: Our hospital held the 16th Annual Quality Improvement Competition, with 20 teams participating. After initial and final rounds, the home nursing team won the top prize with their project "Reducing Aspiration Pneumonia in Patients with Gastric Tubes at Home," and the emergency department received the Excellence Award for "Implementing Blood Culture Sampling Procedures for Nursing Staff in the Emergency Department."
November 30: In response to betel nut prevention efforts, the hospital held a health promotion walk for a betel nut-free hospital, attracting 180 participants.

December
December 2: Our hospital's Volunteer Service Team received the National Excellent Volunteer Group Award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for 2019.
December 12: The hospital passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Emergency Medical Capability Grading Assessment, qualifying as a hospital designated to take charge of intermediate-level emergency care capability with high-level capabilities in acute coronary syndrome care.
December 13: A memorial service was held for our hospital’s founder, Dr. Olav Bjørgaas. Administrative Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Jui-yuan Hsueh represented President Ing-wen Tsai and Premier Tseng-chang Su in presenting a posthumous commendation for Dr. Bjørgaas‘ selfless contributions to Taiwan. Pingtung County Mayor Men-an Pan, Deputy County Commissioner Li-xue Wu, and nearly 300 of Dr. Olav Bjørgaas' old friends and polio patients from all over Taiwan attended the memorial.
December 17: The hospital passed the Ministry of Health and Welfare's accreditation, qualifying as both a regional hospital and a teaching hospital.

January
January 1: According to the hospital affairs meeting decision, the hospital's organizational chart and setup table were revised. Starting from January 1, the Nutrition Department, originally under the General Affairs Department, was transferred to the Paramedical Department.
January 14: The hospital held the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery" event for the 18th year in collaboration with the Pingtung County Government, delivering chicken soup to the homes of 3,000 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County.
January 15: Shu-hua Lin, the director of the Kaohsiung and Pintung Operations Division of the National Health Insurance Administration, Hsu-sung Kuo, the president of Yang-Ming University, Zhen-huan Chen, the dean of the School of Medicine, Jiing-feng Lirng, the director of the Department of Medicine, Professor Hong-jen Chang, and over forty medical students visited the hospital to inspect the execution of the "Mountain and Offshore Island Medical Subsidy Efficiency Program" (IDS) in Wutai Township, Sandimen, and Majia Township.
January 22: In response to Taiwan's first confirmed case of COVID-19, the hospital held an epidemic response meeting and activated the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS). This marked the first official activation since the formation of the HICS structure at the hospital in 2009.

March
March 27: In response to the escalation of the COVID-19 epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control required hospitals with negative pressure isolation wards to establish dedicated COVID-19 wards. The hospital assigned the Han Wei 6th floor ward as a dedicated ward and implemented control measures to meet infection prevention requirements.

June
June 2: In light of the severe epidemic situation, the hospital donated laryngoscope blades for intubation to the Pingtung County Government to share medical supplies for epidemic prevention. The Pingtung County Government awarded a certificate of appreciation to the hospital.

July
July 21: The hospital continued its collaboration with 7-ELEVEN on the "Bringing Love Back: Early Dementia Detection and Care" fundraising project for the sixth year, inviting the illustration star "Bai Bai Riji" as the goodwill ambassador. In addition to raising awareness of dementia, the hospital aimed to create a dementia-friendly environment and encouraged the public to donate spare change. Despite the impact of the pandemic on public donation willingness, the hospital continued to support dementia and disadvantaged elderly patients in Pingtung. Services were uninterrupted.
July 23: The hospital received the "Deep Cultivation in Quality Award" from the Taiwan Clinical Performance Indicator (TCPI), a system established by the Joint Commission of Taiwan to monitor clinical care quality.

September
September 17: The hospital held the "2020 International Dementia Month: Move Forward Carnival," inviting community members from Sandimen Township, local organizations, dementia patients, and their families to participate in the "Friendly Tribe Dementia Walk" community parade and events promoting dementia-friendly communities. More than 400 people participated, calling for the public to pay attention to dementia prevention, treatment, and care, raising awareness, and reducing stigma. Together, they created dementia-friendly communities.

November
November 30: In recognition of the institution's efforts to promote employment for people with disabilities, the hospital was awarded the 18th Golden Exhibition Awards by the Ministry of Labor. The hospital was also honored with the first-place award for private institutions purchasing sheltered workshop products, with annual purchases exceeding ten million dollars.

December
December 1: The hospital's "Enjoy Health AI Smart Epidemic Prevention Gateway," developed in cooperation with Advanced Medical Materials, won the 17th National Innovation Award (Corporate Innovation/Innovative Epidemic Prevention Technology Category).
December 1: The hospital's Occupational Medicine Department received the Innovation Excellence Award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under the Ministry of Labor for its network of occupational disease prevention hospitals.
December 9: Pingtung's first dedicated organization for diabetes patients, the "Pingtung County Tianyuan Diabetes Care Association," celebrated its 20th anniversary. Through health education and experience sharing, the association helped diabetes patients and their families build confidence in managing the disease, and through mutual care and emotional exchanges, it helped more patients achieve their blood sugar control goals.  It was repeatedly recognized by the Health Promotion Administration as an outstanding diabetes support group. The event also honored 10 exemplary patients in blood sugar management, including long-term patients who have lived with diabetes for over 20 years.

January
January 15: The hospital held the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery" event for the 19th year in collaboration with the Pingtung County Government, delivering chicken soup to the homes of 3,000 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County.
January 25: According to the hospital affairs meeting decision, an additional position of Deputy Superintendent of Information Management was created to support hospital development.

February
February 18: The hospital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Meiho University to collaborate on academic collaboration, observational visits, internships, and employment, industry faculty collaborative teaching, research development, and books and information sharing, ensuring nursing students' internship and employment opportunities.

August
August 26: In accordance with the decision made during the 16th Board of Directors' 16th meeting, Dr. Kwong-Leung Yuwas appointed CEO of the Pingtung Christian Hospital Foundation, and Dr. Lian-feng Lin was appointed the 20th superintendent of Pingtung Christian Hospital.

October
October 4: The hospital donated 12 twelve-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) machines to the Pingtung County Bureau of Fire and Emergency Services. With all 36 fire brigades in Pingtung County equipped with pre-hospital ECG machines, the response time for suspected myocardial infarction patients was greatly shortened, enhancing emergency medical capabilities.
October 15: The hospital collaborated with local organizations in Wutai Township and convenience stores to establish the "Wutai Township Life Function Center," the nation's highest-altitude facility, providing comprehensive muscle strength training and developing individualized exercise prescriptions.
October 30: From medical assistance and public health promotion to the development of medical information systems, the hospital's international medical and public health team in Malawi, Africa, was honored with the 31st Group Medical Contribution Award from the Housheng Foundation. This was the 14th Medical Contribution Award received by the hospital.

November
November 30: The hospital received the "Outstanding Agency for Indigenous Employment" award from the Executive Yuan's Council of Indigenous Peoples.

December
December 21: In response to the era of smart healthcare, the hospital signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Center of Industry Accelerator and Patent Strategy of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and FiduciaEdge Technologies Co. Ltd. to create a smart healthcare information sharing security platform. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Cherng-gueih Shy, aimed to provide patients with a secure, trustworthy information security environment.

January
January 1: According to the resolution of the 17th Board of Directors' first meeting, Dr. Jung-chou Wu was appointed as the 21st superintendent of Pingtung Christian Hospital, effective January 1, 2023.
January 3: Arranged by the Luke International Network (LIN), a delegation led by Mr. Simeon Yosefe, Director of the Department of Digital Health of the Ministry of Health in Malawi, along with officials and Ms. Cassie Morgan, Malawi Project Director of Cooper/Smith, and Ms. Michelle Feng, Health Financing Specialist of the Global Fund in Malawi, visited Pingtung Christian Hospital for a three-day visit to understand how the hospital uses digital innovation to improve medical outcomes and increase efficiency.
January 7: The hospital held the "Chicken Soup Warmth Delivery" event for the 18th year in collaboration with the Pingtung County Government, delivering chicken soup to the homes of 3,000 elderly people living alone in Pingtung County.

March
March 18: To promote employee health, strengthen team dynamics and cooperation, the hospital held the "70th Anniversary Pingtung Christian Medical System Staff Sports Day" at Renai Elementary School in Pingtung. Through sports competitions and parent-child fun activities, the event promoted physical and mental health, enhanced interaction among fellows, and fostered unity within the hospital. Over 400 employees and their families gathered for group competitions.

May
May 12: The Breast Medical Center opened, providing services such as breast cancer screening, minimally invasive benign tumor removal, minimally invasive breast cancer resection and reconstruction, intraoperative radiotherapy, postoperative adjuvant treatment for breast cancer, and case management follow-up. The dedicated medical space offers greater privacy and security, giving women a sense of belonging.
May 27: The Covid Angel Grace Babies Reunion was held at the Pingtung County Social Welfare Center, inviting COVID-positive mothers who gave birth at the hospital in 2022 to bring their newborns and join the festivities. Eight families, including relatives and siblings, totaling 30 people, participated. Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director Hsiu-chun Chang attended to express her gratitude to the hospital's medical team for their care of COVID-positive children and pregnant women.

June
June 22: A team was formed to participate in the Pingtung County Donggang Dragon Boat Competition.

August
August 3: For the third consecutive year, the hospital received the Outstanding Award for Indigenous Employment from the Council of Indigenous Peoples.
August 9: A major explosion and fire occurred at the Mingyang Plant in the Pingtung Export Processing Zone, causing significant casualties. Dr. Zhi-wen Chen, Director of the Medical Department, was appointed as the on-site medical commander.

September
September 5: A groundbreaking ceremony and gratitude service were held for the hospital's new campus on Ruiguang Road on the morning of September 3. The new campus is expected to be completed and operational by 2026, with 499 general beds and 362 special care beds. Pingtung County Commissioner Chun-mi Chou, Legislator Wu Li-hua, Public Health Bureau Director Hsiu-chun Chang, Mayor Chia-qi Chou, Physician Association Chairperson Jun-yi Jiang, Taiwan Cooperative Bank Manager Dong-cai Huang, Pingtung Christian Hospital Chairman Jian-guo You, Director of Board Wu-ping Liu, Superintendent Jung-chou Wu, and Qiu-jin Yang, an employee with over 38 years of service, lit the lamps to commence the ceremony.
September 22: The hospital formed a strategic alliance with Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, signing a memorandum of cooperation on industry-academia collaboration. The two parties will engage in academic cooperation, observational visits and internships, employment opportunities, industry-faculty joint teaching, research development, and the exchange of books and information to expand the comprehensive benefits of medical and nursing education, health industries, research, and talent development.

October
October 2: The hospital actively participated in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s 2023 Post-Acute Care Transition and Home Rehabilitation Model Expansion, linking healthcare institutions to care networks and was awarded the Benchmark Model Award.
October 13: The hospital held a gratitude service for its 70th-anniversary celebration. Distinguished guests, including Yu-ching Liu, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s Department of Medical Affairs, Hsiu-chun Chang, Pingtung County Public Health Bureau Director, Chia-qi Chou, Pingtung City Mayor, Zhi-zhe Lin, Deputy Superintendent of Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Hui Song, Superintendent of Heng Chun Christian Hospital, representatives from medical associations in Pingtung County, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Meiho University, Fooyin University, and churches, attended to offer their congratulations.
October 21: At the Pingtung County Government's 2023 Long-Term Care Personnel Commendation Ceremony, the hospital received the Outstanding Dementia Care Service Unit Award, and the hospital’s Nursing Home won the Gold Medal Award for Residential Long-Term Care Services.

November
November 6: The Sandimen Inclusive Living Center was inaugurated. It combines six major long-term care services, including daily life skills training, integrated community support, daycare, dementia service stations, a Class-A community integrated service center, and a daily life creativity workshop. It is the first of its kind in both Pingtung County and Taiwan’s indigenous regions, creating an innovative public space for local mutual assistance and inclusivity.
November 25: ◆ In line with the national goal of eliminating hepatitis C by 2025, the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau promoted the 2023 Hepatitis C Elimination Incentive Plan for Health Promoting Hospitals, and the hospital was awarded the title of Hepatitis B and C Screening Champion. ◆ The hospital was awarded for its excellence in the Pingtung County Public Health Bureau’s ICOPE Integrated Care Program for the Elderly. ◆ The hospital received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Pingtung County Government for its emergency rescue efforts during the September 22 Mingyang Fire.

December
December 27: The hospital signed a letter of intent for industry-academic collaboration with Tzu Hui Medical and Nursing Management Junior College. Both parties will collaborate through technical consultation, advisory services, and commissioned projects to promote technology transfer, course design, and employment training.