Nan'ao People's Hospital

Nan'ao People's Hospital is located at No. 1 Jiankang Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County, Shantou City, Guangdong Province. As the sole public general hospital in Nan'ao County, it integrates medical care, emergency services, teaching, research, and preventive healthcare. It also serves as a vital county-level medical service center in eastern Guangdong. Leveraging the ecological advantages of its island location and regional healthcare needs, the hospital has progressively evolved into a modern institution distinguished by advanced technology, specialized expertise, and compassionate service. It provides comprehensive healthcare coverage to over 200,000 residents in Nan'ao and surrounding areas.

I. Hospital Overview and Classification

Established in 1953 as Nan'ao County Health Center, Nan'ao People's Hospital has evolved over 70 years into a Grade II Class A General Hospital (currently actively pursuing Grade III Class B accreditation). It serves as a designated medical insurance facility in Shantou City, a member of the “120” emergency network, a collaborative hospital of Southern Medical University's Zhujiang Hospital, and a teaching hospital for medical colleges in Guangdong Province. The hospital occupies approximately 32,000 square meters, operates 450 beds, handles over 300,000 outpatient and emergency visits annually, and admits nearly 15,000 inpatients. Its comprehensive service capacity consistently ranks among the top county-level hospitals in Eastern Guangdong.

II. Technical Strengths and Core Competitiveness

Guided by the technical development pillars of “Minimally Invasive, Precision, and Emergency Care,” the hospital has established three core strengths:

• Critical Care System: Leveraging seamless coordination among the Emergency Department, ICU, and Operating Rooms, the hospital has established a “Golden Hour” emergency network. It excels in multidisciplinary treatment for severe trauma, acute myocardial infarction, and stroke, achieving a rescue success rate exceeding 92%.

• Widespread Minimally Invasive Techniques: Routine minimally invasive surgeries—including laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and endoscopic discectomy—are performed in departments like General Surgery, Orthopedics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. These procedures offer reduced trauma and faster recovery, with minimally invasive surgeries accounting for 45% of operations—matching tertiary hospital standards.

• Innovative Chronic Disease Management: Addressing prevalent conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and COPD among island residents, the hospital implements a “family doctor-community-hospital” collaborative model. Through smart monitoring devices and remote follow-ups, standardized patient management rates exceed 85%.

III. Leading Specialties and Flagship Departments

Guided by the principle of “strengthening specialties while maintaining comprehensive care,” the hospital has developed five distinctive specialty clusters:

• Orthopedics: Established the first “Joint Replacement and Trauma Repair Center” among county-level hospitals in Eastern Guangdong. Performs artificial hip/knee replacements, spinal internal fixation, and other surgeries, exceeding 500 procedures annually with a 95% excellent postoperative recovery rate.

• Cardiology: Equipped with DSA digital subtraction angiography systems, independently performs coronary angiography and stent implantation. Annual interventional procedures exceed 200 cases, filling the gap in cardiovascular interventional treatment on the island.

• Emergency Department: Recognized as a “Youth Civilization Unit” by Shantou City, it operates 24/7 with dedicated green channels for trauma, chest pain, and stroke. Ambulance response time averages ≤8 minutes.

• Comprehensive Oncology Department: Collaborating with Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, it delivers chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and palliative care. Standardized treatment protocols address island-specific high-incidence cancers like liver and gastric cancer.

• Traditional Chinese Medicine Rehabilitation Department: Integrates Lingnan TCM characteristics with modern rehabilitation techniques, specializing in neck/shoulder/waist/leg pain, postoperative recovery, and nerve injury rehabilitation. Traditional therapies like herbal plaster application and moxibustion receive widespread acclaim.

IV. Advanced Medical Equipment

The hospital has invested hundreds of millions of yuan to upgrade hardware, equipping itself with a suite of high-end devices supporting precision diagnosis and treatment:

• Imaging: 1.5T MRI, 64-slice spiral CT, digital gastrointestinal machine, mammography unit;

• Interventional: DSA angiography machine, radiofrequency ablation system;

• Surgical: 4K laparoscopic system, hysteroscope, intervertebral endoscope, anesthesia machine;

• Laboratory: Fully automated biochemical analyzer, chemiluminescence immunoassay analyzer, genetic testing platform;

• Emergency: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), defibrillator/monitor, blood purification equipment.

V. Hospital Nature and Service Positioning

As a public non-profit medical institution, Nan'ao People's Hospital adheres to a “patient-centered” approach while fulfilling both basic medical care and public health functions:

• Basic Medical Care: Provides comprehensive services covering diagnosis and treatment of prevalent diseases across all age groups, including internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and other general medical services;

• Public Health: Undertakes vaccination programs, maternal and child health care, pediatric check-ups, and infectious disease prevention. Serves as Nan'ao County's designated core hospital for COVID-19 response.

• Cross-Strait and International Services: Leveraging Nan'ao's strategic location as a “Fujian-Guangdong-Taiwan hub,” provides accessible medical services for Taiwanese compatriots and foreign tourists. Designated as Shantou City's pilot unit for cross-strait medical cooperation.

VI. International Patient Services and Global Recognition

The hospital actively responds to the “Healthy China” and “Belt and Road” initiatives, progressively enhancing its international healthcare system:

• Multilingual Support: Equipped with English, Minnan, and Cantonese translation teams, and operates a dedicated international patient consultation hotline;

• Streamlined Care: Provides visa assistance, medical record translation, and direct billing for international insurance (partnering with providers including Aetna, Bupa, etc.);

• Specialized Services: Tailored clinics for overseas patients, including Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy and rehabilitation nursing, alongside the “Island Wellness Package” (medical care + rehabilitation + eco-tourism).

To date, the hospital has served over 2,000 international patients from regions including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Americas. International patient satisfaction has reached 98% for three consecutive years, earning the hospital the title of “Guangdong Provincial Demonstration Unit for Foreign Medical Services.”

VII. Domestic Medical Rankings and Public Reputation

In Fudan University's China Hospital Rankings for county-level hospitals, Nan'ao People's Hospital has ranked among the top 50 in South China for five consecutive years. In the Guangdong Provincial Health Commission's “Comprehensive Capability Assessment of County-Level Hospitals,” it received an “A-grade (Excellent)” rating in 2022. Residents commend its “reliable expertise, reasonable fees, and attentive service,” and it has been repeatedly featured in Southern Daily and Shantou Daily as the “Island's Health Guardian.”

VIII. Contact Information and Transportation Guide

• Hospital Address: No. 1 Jiankang Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County, Shantou City, Guangdong Province (near the County Government Building)

• Consultation Hotline: 0754-86812345 (Main Switchboard); 0754-86815678 (International Patient Service Line)

• Transportation Routes:

• By Car: Exit Yun'ao on Shenhai Expressway (G15), proceed along Nanao Bridge to Houzhai Town, then follow navigation directly to the hospital;

• Public Transport: Take Bus No. 161 from Shantou city center to “Nan'ao People's Hospital Station”; within the county, take Bus No. 1 or No. 2.

• Cross-Border Travel: Take the “Strait Ferry” ro-ro service from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, to Nan'ao Pier, then take a 10-minute taxi ride.

Conclusion

Guided by the health needs of island residents, Nan'ao People's Hospital crafts a “small yet exquisite” chapter in county-level healthcare through technical expertise and compassionate care. Moving forward, the hospital will deepen collaborations with higher-level institutions, advance smart healthcare initiatives, and strive to become a “modern regional medical center serving Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan.” This endeavor aims to deliver “tertiary-level services right at patients' doorsteps” to a broader community.

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