Author: Huang Yaqian, Qin Huixuan, Song Chenghao

Publisher: College of Traditional Chinese Medicine 

Date: April 25, 2024

A significant initiative unfolded on April 19th and 20th as the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine embarked on a mission to provide medical assistance through the Double Hundred Action in Shixing County and Qujiang District, Shaoguan City. Led by Dean Zhu Xiaofeng and Party Secretary Jin Xuegang, over 30 teachers and students from the College engaged in a series of impactful activities aimed at promoting traditional Chinese medicine and healthcare.

The endeavor commenced with a Traditional Chinese Medicine on Campus science popularization activity at Shixing Middle School in Shixing County on the morning of April 19th. Despite heavy rain, volunteers from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine diligently organized science popularization courses, including youth peer education, mental health counseling, emergency skills training, traditional Chinese medicine therapies, dietary health practices, and the creation of epidemic prevention sachets, catering to students of all grades.

(At the science popularization class)

President Li Xiuying warmly welcomed the delegation from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, fostering collaboration between the two institutions. The visit included exchanges of Chinese herbal medicine sachets, discussions on joint initiatives like the Chinese medicine science popularization base, and prospects for future cooperation.

In the afternoon, the team visited Zhangcheng Primary School in Qujiang District, delivering enlightening lectures on traditional Chinese medicine to fifth and sixth-grade students, enriching their understanding of the culture and fostering a sense of health awareness.

Yu Zu'er from the basic education office highlighted the significance of these activities in promoting health awareness and inspiring students to consider future careers. Teachers at Zhangcheng Central Primary School lauded the initiative for enhancing students' health knowledge and scientific literacy, instilling positive attitudes towards life and healthy habits.

(At the meeting)

Dean Zhu Xiaofeng furthered the educational outreach by delivering academic lectures on gout, hyperuricemia, and osteoporosis treatments at Shixing County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital and Qujiang District People's Hospital. The event culminated in the appointment of Zhu Xiaofeng as a special consultant for the Qujiang District Rural Revitalization Talent Station.

On April 20th, the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine conducted a free consultation session at the People's Hospital of Qujiang District, with Vice Dean Jin Xuegang and Liu Hongjie participating in the service. Patients praised the immediate effects of treatments like massage, moxibustion, and ear patches, highlighting the team's professionalism and compassionate care.

(Teachers and students providing free medical treatment)

Liu Hongjie emphasized the social responsibility of healthcare professionals in providing holistic care to patients, underscoring the importance of offering support and guidance to those in need.

This medical science popularization journey not only served as a vital educational endeavor for the College but also contributed significantly to the promotion of traditional Chinese medicine culture and the enhancement of healthcare services in the region, laying a foundation for future collaborative efforts in medical assistance.