Comprehensive Tertiary Pediatric Institution: Beijing Children's Hospital's Contributions to Healthcare

Beijing Children's Hospital, affiliated with Capital Medical University, is a comprehensive tertiary pediatric institution that integrates medical care, research, teaching, and healthcare. The hospital was founded in 1942 by Academician Zhu Futang, the pioneer of modern pediatrics in China.

The hospital boasts an area of over 70,000 square meters with floor space of more than 120,000 square meters, featuring a capacity of 970 registered beds, serving approximately 3 million outpatient visits annually and accommodating more than 70,000 inpatient stays alongside carrying out more than 23,000 surgeries per year. It was designated as the National Center for Children's Health, China by the Ministry of Science and Technology since 2014.

Beijing Children's Hospital has been actively pursuing innovation and development to promote pediatric advancements through its concept of forming Beijing Children's Hospital Group BCHG in 2013. Currently, there are 20 BCHG member hospitals that have been established, enhancing patient care services throughout China. The hospital is highly esteemed both domestically and internationally and has cooperative relationships with numerous renowned pediatric institutions from countries including the USA, Russia, Canada, Italy, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France, Japan, Singapore, Czech Republic.

In line with healthcare reforms in public hospitals, Beijing Children's Hospital introduced an appointment-based registration system as one of the first to implement full non-emergency appointments, addressing the common issues faced by patients. This initiative has been well-received and recognized by both the National Health Commission and the public.

The hospital is committed to providing 247 service through opening clinics around the clock, and it continues to prioritize serving the community through its efforts in public health campgns including hand-foot-and-mouth disease HFMD prevention, milk powder screening, H7N9 influenza screening, earthquake rescues, and other urgent needs.

The hospital has an unwavering commitment to prioritizing patients' well-being and mntning the core values of public-mindedness, benevolence, diligence, harmony. Many outstanding individuals have emerged who are widely recognized including Dr. Jia Liqun, a national role model in moral values and an exemplary CPC member.

Beijing Children's Hospital is known for its efforts towards social welfare through launching the Beijing Children's Health Foundation and encouraging employees to participate in fundrsing activities. The hospital exts care beyond its walls by offering medical assistance to underprivileged children in remote areas of Xinjiang and Tibet, providing medical services to suburbs of Beijing, conducting free clinics, offering medications and healthcare services at community levels, providing free treatment for Tibetan children with congenital heart disease and cleft lipspalate.

The achievements made by Beijing Children's Hospital are evident through the various accolades it has received such as National Model Institution, Exemplary Civilized Unit in Beijing, Civilized Service Demonstration Unit in Beijing, Most Popular Specialized Hospital, Double Top-Ten People's Choice Hospital, Beijing's Most Popular 3A Hospital, and National May Day Labor Award.

In summary, Beijing Children's Hospital has made significant contributions to pediatric healthcare through its dedication to research, patient-centered care, community outreach, and social welfare projects.
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