Dujiangyan People's Hospital

Dujiangyan People's Hospital (Sichuan University Huaxi Hospital Dujiangyan Branch) is located adjacent to the Dujiangyan Scenic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a modern Grade II-A general hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, and healthcare. As the cornerstone of Dujiangyan's healthcare system, the hospital not only serves over 3 million residents locally and in surrounding counties but has also become a regional medical center of influence in Northwest Sichuan through its international service capabilities and technological innovation. Below is a comprehensive analysis of this institution, blending historical heritage with contemporary vitality, from multiple perspectives.

I. Hospital Profile: Centuries of Heritage, Fusion of Innovation

Tracing its roots back to the establishment of the “Guanxian County Hospital” in 1939, the institution has evolved over the past eight decades. In 2014, it became a closely integrated medical alliance unit of West China Hospital, Sichuan University (designated as “West China Hospital Dujiangyan Hospital”). It achieved Grade II Level 3 comprehensive hospital accreditation in 2021. Currently occupying approximately 120 acres, the hospital has 1,200 authorized beds and over 1,500 operational beds. It handles over 1.2 million outpatient and emergency visits annually, discharges more than 60,000 patients, and performs over 20,000 surgical procedures. Its comprehensive service capacity consistently ranks among the top tier of county-level hospitals in Sichuan Province.

II. Technical Advantages: Precision Medicine, Minimally Invasive Leadership

Leveraging technical empowerment from West China Hospital and its own innovations, the hospital has established three core strengths:

• Critical Care: Operating five specialized centers—Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, Trauma Center, Critical Maternal Care Center, and Critical Neonatal Care Center—the hospital achieves D-to-B times (door-to-balloon times) under 60 minutes for acute myocardial infarction and maintains a venous thrombolysis rate exceeding 90% for strokes, reaching nationally advanced standards.

• Minimally Invasive Techniques: General Surgery performs laparoscopic gastrectomy/colorectal cancer resection; Orthopedics widely adopts arthroscopy and endoscopic spinal surgery; Gynecology promotes single-port laparoscopy. Minimally invasive procedures exceed 40% of surgeries, offering reduced trauma and faster recovery.

• Comprehensive Cancer Care: Integrating radiotherapy (equipped with Varian linear accelerator), chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Collaborating with West China Hospital's Cancer Center to establish a remote consultation platform, enabling patients to access top-tier oncology care locally.

III. Leading Specialties: Multi-Faceted Excellence, Distinctive Highlights

Guided by the principle of “hospital-wide focus, departmental specialization, and individual expertise,” the hospital has cultivated a range of influential specialties within the province and city:

• Provincial Key Specialties (Approved): Emergency Medicine (core of regional emergency system), Orthopedics (comprehensive coverage of trauma/joint/spine).

• Municipal Key Specialties: Cardiovascular Medicine (mature coronary intervention and arrhythmia radiofrequency ablation), Obstetrics & Gynecology (high-risk pregnancy management, minimally invasive gynecological surgery), Neurology (comprehensive stroke management).

• Specialty Departments: Pediatrics (neonatal intensive care, pediatric respiratory disease diagnosis/treatment), Urology (percutaneous nephrolithotomy, laser prostate surgery), Rehabilitation Medicine (integrated Chinese and Western rehabilitation, extensive experience treating earthquake-related sequelae).

IV. Departments & Medical Equipment: Full-Spectrum Coverage, High-End Support

The hospital features a comprehensive array of over 40 clinical and medical technology departments, including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. Medical technology departments, centered on “precision diagnosis,” are equipped with:

• Imaging Equipment: GE 3.0T MRI, Siemens Dual-Source CT, Philips DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography), enabling precise screening for early-stage tumors and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular lesions.

• Radiotherapy Equipment: Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator supporting 3D conformal radiotherapy and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).

• Laboratory Equipment: Roche fully automated biochemical and immunological analysis lines, along with gene sequencers, enabling advanced testing for tumor markers and genetic disorders.

V. Hospital Nature and Grade: Public Grade-A Tertiary Hospital, Regional Responsibility Bearer

The hospital is a public non-profit medical institution under the jurisdiction of the Dujiangyan Municipal Health Bureau. It is a designated medical insurance provider for Sichuan Provincial Medical Insurance, Chengdu Municipal Medical Insurance, and out-of-area medical insurance. In 2021, it passed the Grade-B Tertiary General Hospital evaluation and is actively working towards becoming a Grade-A Tertiary Hospital, aiming to serve as the western medical sub-center of the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone.

VI. International Patient Services: Language Barriers Broken, Care Without Borders

As one of the earliest county-level hospitals in the Sichuan-Chongqing region to offer international medical services, the hospital established an “International Medical Department” providing:

• Multilingual Support: Dedicated English, Japanese, and Korean-speaking patient guides; select specialists offer bilingual consultations.

• Streamlined Care: Assistance with visa extensions, medical record translation, and cross-border insurance settlement (covering over 10 countries, including Singapore and Thailand).

• Specialized Services: Tailored offerings for international patients, including one-stop health checkups, traditional Chinese medicine therapies (acupuncture/tuina massage), and chronic disease management packages.

VII. Medical Rankings & Recognition: Regional Leadership, Global Acclaim

• Domestic Rankings: Ranked among China's Top 100 Competitive County-Level Hospitals for three consecutive years (42nd in 2023), placing within Sichuan Province's top 5 county-level hospitals.

• International Reputation: Academic collaborations established with Johns Hopkins Hospital (USA) and University Hospital Düsseldorf (Germany). Orthopedic and emergency medicine cases are frequently presented at international conferences.

• Patient Feedback: In the “Healthy Sichuan” satisfaction survey, international patient satisfaction reached 98%. Local patients consistently report “reliable techniques, reasonable costs, and attentive service.”

VIII. Contact Information and Transportation Guide

• Hospital Address: No. 622 Baolian Road, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan Province (near Dujiangyan Scenic Area, approximately 15 kilometers from Mount Qingcheng).

• Contact Numbers: 028-69590000 (Main Switchboard); 028-69590120 (Emergency); International Medical Department: 028-69590588.

• Transportation Routes:

• Bus: Take Bus No. 1, 5, or 9 from downtown to “Municipal People's Hospital Station” for direct access; from Chengdu city center, take high-speed rail to “Lidui Park Station,” then transfer to bus/taxi for a 10-minute ride.

• By Car: Exit at “Dujiangyan” on Chengdu-Guanghan Expressway, drive approximately 3 km along Guanjing Road to arrive; the hospital features an open-air parking lot and underground garage (5 RMB/day).

Emerging from history, striding toward the future. Dujiangyan People's Hospital, guided by its mission to “Guard Life,” is writing a new chapter in the high-quality development of county-level hospitals through its technical prowess and service excellence. Whether providing daily care for residents or serving international patients seeking treatment across oceans, it remains a trusted haven for health.

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