The Second People's Hospital of Longgang District

I. Hospital Profile

The Second People's Hospital of Longgang District is a public general hospital directly affiliated with the Longgang District Health System. Originally established as the Buji United Clinic in 1958, it was upgraded to a Grade II Class A general hospital in 2008 and initiated its development into a Grade III general hospital in 2023. Positioned to “strengthen primary care, safeguard basic services, and promote health,” the hospital serves as the regional medical sub-center for eastern Longgang District. It provides medical treatment, prevention, health care, and rehabilitation services for Buji, Jihua, and Nanwan subdistricts, as well as parts of Dongguan's Fenggang and Huizhou's Huiyang areas. Annual outpatient and emergency visits exceed 800,000, with over 30,000 discharges annually. It serves as a teaching hospital for higher medical institutions in Guangdong Province, a certified Shenzhen Chest Pain Center (Primary Care Edition), and a reserve public health emergency hospital for Longgang District. The hospital has been honored as a “Nationally Recognized Township Hospital Satisfying Public Needs,” a “Guangdong Provincial Civilized Unit,” and a “Shenzhen Advanced Primary Healthcare Service Unit.”

II. Technical Strengths

Anchored in its dual focus of “primary care + critical emergency treatment,” the hospital has developed three key technical specialties:

• Rapid Critical Care Response: Efficient operation of three specialized centers—Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center, and Trauma Emergency Center—achieves an average D-to-B time (door-to-balloon) of 45 minutes for acute myocardial infarction and an average DNT time (door-to-needle) of 32 minutes for intravenous thrombolysis in stroke. Success rate for severe trauma patients exceeds 95%.

• Minimally Invasive Techniques Tailored for Primary Care: General Surgery performs routine laparoscopic procedures like cholecystectomy and appendectomy; Orthopedics conducts open reduction and internal fixation for limb fractures and discectomy for lumbar disc herniation; Obstetrics and Gynecology promotes hysteroscopy and painless abortion procedures, precisely matching technical complexity with primary care needs;

• Medical-Preventive Integration and Community Collaboration: Established “medical-education-research” partnerships with Shenzhen University Medical School and Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Hospital to introduce appropriate primary care technologies; implemented standardized management of chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes through a three-tier network (“main hospital-community health centers-family doctors”), raising the chronic disease control rate among residents to 82%;

• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Services: The TCM clinic offers over 20 appropriate TCM techniques, including acupuncture, massage, moxibustion, and herbal plaster application, serving over 20,000 patients annually with notable efficacy in treating neck/shoulder/waist/leg pain and chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

III. Hospital Specialty Strengths

Focusing on primary care needs and regionally prevalent diseases, the hospital has developed four distinctive specialties:

• Emergency Department (District-Level Key Specialty): Serving as the core unit of the Chest Pain Center and Stroke Center, equipped with defibrillators, ventilators, video laryngoscopes, and other critical equipment. Treats over 2,000 critically ill patients annually, with over 90% of cases originating from primary care.

• Orthopedics (District-Level Characteristic Specialty): Specializes in treating limb fractures, joint dislocations, and lumbar degenerative disorders. Offers minimally invasive endoscopic discectomy for faster recovery and lower costs, benefiting surrounding migrant workers.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Offers high-risk pregnancy clinics and a postpartum rehabilitation center. Promotes a “painless delivery + postpartum pelvic floor restoration” package. Handles over 5,000 deliveries annually with 100% compliance in maternal and infant safety indicators.

• Pediatrics: Features a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and pediatric respiratory specialty. Provides diagnosis and treatment for common childhood illnesses and growth/development assessments. Annual outpatient and emergency visits exceed 60,000, with a 97% parent satisfaction rate.

• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Offers high-risk pregnancy clinics and a postpartum rehabilitation center, promoting a “painless delivery + postpartum pelvic floor restoration” package. Annual deliveries exceed 5,000, with maternal and infant safety indicators meeting standards at 100%.

IV. Hospital Department Structure

The hospital's department layout prioritizes practicality and patient convenience, addressing fundamental health needs across the entire life cycle:

• Clinical Departments: Emergency Department, Internal Medicine (Respiratory/Gastroenterology/Cardiovascular), Surgery (General Surgery/Orthopedics), Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Dermatology, Anesthesiology;

• Medical Technology Departments: Medical Imaging (DR, CT, 4D Color Doppler Ultrasound), Laboratory (Complete Blood Count, Biochemistry, Immunoassays), Ultrasound (Abdominal/Gynecological/Obstetric), Pharmacy (Western/Traditional Chinese Medicine Dispensing), Pathology (Basic Pathological Diagnosis);

• Public Health Departments: Preventive Health Care (vaccinations, pediatric health care), Health Education (chronic disease education), Family Doctor Contract Service Department (follow-up for key populations), Infectious Disease Prevention and Control (epidemic monitoring and response).

V. Medical Equipment and Devices

The hospital is equipped with advanced devices tailored to primary care needs, balancing fundamental diagnostics with specialized services:

• Critical Care Equipment: Defibrillators, invasive ventilators, non-invasive ventilators, video laryngoscopes, bedside monitors;

• Specialty Equipment: Orthopedic C-arm machines, laparoscopic surgery systems, hysteroscopes, TCM-directed transdermal drug delivery devices, pediatric nebulizers;

• Smart devices: Smart health kiosks (self-service blood pressure, blood glucose, height/weight measurement), mobile vaccination units (serving communities and enterprises), telemedicine consultation system (linked to Shenzhen University Affiliated Hospital).

VI. Hospital Nature and Classification

• Nature: Public non-profit general hospital under Longgang District Health Bureau, designated Shenzhen medical insurance provider (covering outpatient, inpatient, maternity insurance, and direct settlement for out-of-town insurance);

• Grade: Grade II Class A General Hospital (accredited in 2008), serving as Eastern Regional Medical Sub-center of Longgang District, actively pursuing upgrade to Grade III General Hospital.

VII. International Patient Services

Leveraging Buji Subdistrict's “international community” positioning (adjacent to Luohu Port and Shenzhen East Railway Station), the hospital has progressively enhanced its international services:

• Multilingual Support: English and Cantonese-speaking guides available in the Emergency Department, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, and International Medical Department; basic English medical record translation and bilingual interpretation of test reports provided.

• Basic International Services: Operates a “Foreign Nationals Convenience Clinic” offering vaccination (including HPV and flu vaccines), chronic disease follow-ups, and minor injury treatment;

• Insurance Coordination: Partners with international insurers (e.g., AXA, AIG) to support direct payment for outpatient services and streamline claims processing for foreign patients;

• Cultural Adaptation: Health education materials available in simplified English versions; pharmacy stocked with English instructions for commonly used medications to facilitate medication pickup for international patients.

VIII. Domestic and International Medical Rankings and Evaluations

• Regional Influence: Ranked among the top three in the “Comprehensive Assessment of Primary Healthcare Institutions in Longgang District” for five consecutive years, maintaining a leading reputation among residents in Buji, Jihua, and Nanwan Subdistricts; the Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic's “Promotion of Appropriate TCM Techniques” project was recognized as a “Demonstration Case for Primary TCM Services” by the Shenzhen Municipal Health Commission;

• Specialty Recognition: The Orthopedics Department shared its expertise in “Minimally Invasive Intervertebral Foraminoscopy” at municipal primary-level hospital academic conferences; the Emergency Department's “Primary-Level Chest Pain Center Development” was designated as a benchmark for primary healthcare in Longgang District.

• Patient Feedback: Ms. Li, a 45-year-old resident of Buji, stated: “It's very convenient to get treated for colds and fevers here. The doctors are patient, and the medication costs are affordable. Our whole family trusts this hospital!” Raj, an Indian businessman working in Buji, commented: “The emergency department doctors communicated in English and handled my injury promptly, solving my urgent need!”

IX. Contact Information & Transportation Routes

• Hospital Address: No. 175 Jihua Road, Buji Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen (near Buji Old Street and Shenzhen East Railway Station);

• Contact Numbers: 0755-28531111 (Main Switchboard); Emergency: 0755-28531200; International Medical Department: 0755-28531300;

• Transportation Routes:

• Subway: Exit A from Buji Station (Line 3), approximately 5-minute walk; Line 5 “Buji Station” Exit B, approximately 7-minute walk;

• Bus: Take routes 303, 307, 308, or 312 to “Buji People's Hospital Station” (alight and arrive); or take routes M265 or M271 to “Jihua Road Station” (3-minute walk);

• Driving: The hospital features an on-site parking lot (paid, ¥10 for the first hour). Multiple public paid parking lots are available nearby on Jihua Road and Bulong Road (e.g., Buji Old Street Parking Lot).

The Second People's Hospital of Longgang District remains committed to its mission of “ensuring equitable and accessible healthcare services for grassroots communities.” Through technology deployment, medical-prevention integration, and international alignment, it builds a “health defense at residents' doorsteps” for the district and surrounding areas. Moving forward, the hospital will accelerate its advancement toward tertiary hospital status, deepen collaboration with premium medical resources in Shenzhen and Hong Kong, and strive to become a high-level comprehensive hospital “rooted in eastern Shenzhen, serving the Greater Bay Area, and supporting grassroots communities.” It will contribute grassroots strength to building a healthier Shenzhen and a healthier Greater Bay Area.

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