Shih Cheng Yen's Blog, page 35
August 8, 2021
A Special Thank You to Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital for Safeguarding Lives at a Quarantine Hotel
On May 31, 2021, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital stepped up to undertake a major responsibility and joined New Taipei City government in running a quarantine hotel in Xindian district for confirmed Covid-19 patients. As the pandemic slowly came under controlled, the quarantine hotel had stopped receiving new patient on July 16. Then on the early morning of July 22, an overall environment disinfection began. Finally, on July 30, this quarantine hotel was decommissioned and returned to normal operation. To expression the government’s appreciation, Mr. Chen Chunjing, Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City, and Ms. Gao Shuzhen, Deputy Director of New Taipei City Department of Health went to the quarantine hotel on July 29 to present the certificate of appreciation to the medical team, hotel staff, and the police. Their dedication and hard work were greatly appreciated.
August 6, 2021
How Can I Bear to See Them Separated?
As he watched a cow walking with her two little calves freely on the grass, Phil Huang (黃旭睦) could not but turn back and look at his two children in the back seat of the car. He wondered, “Are they different from the calves?” “Am I different from the cow?”
August 5, 2021
Work Together to Help the Zhengzhou Flood Affectees
On July 20 2021, would any commuters in Zhengzhou, Henan province in China, foresee that they would be hit by torrential rain and be stuck in a road tunnel and the subway? An astonishing 8 inches of rain came down between 4 and 5 p.m., and resoulted in deaths and damage in Zhengzhou.
July 25, 2021
Tzu Chi Hospital Opens in Jakarta, Indonesia
The Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Indonesia had its grand opening on June 14, 2021. It has about 520 beds and is the first general hospital in Indonesia to perform bone marrow stem cells transplants. It also provides internal medicine, surgical, pediatric, and gynecological services.
July 23, 2021
Mongolia Seeks Pandemic Response Lessons from Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital
In Mongolia, an average of more than 1,000 confirmed cases of Covid-19 occurs daily since the beginning of July. Needs for medical capacity increase rapidly. Mongolia’s Fourth Hospital is going to admit Covid-19 confirmed patients. To ensure the better preparation, they learned from Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital over video conference. Medical teams shared experience openly and discussed actively.
July 21, 2021
Chinese Medicine Jing Si Herbal Tea Reduces Covid-19 Virus Count
At the end of 2020, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital developed Jing Si Herbal Tea for health and wellness. Covid-19 pandemic peaked in 2021. Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital surveyed and provided Jing Si Herbal Tea to Covid-19 patients every day. Clinical finding showed patient’s virus count and inflammation index had gradually decreased.
July 19, 2021
Celebrating Golden Anniversary and A Rebirth After Covid-19 Recovery
Medical team of Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital prepared a special surprise for a couple on the day of their discharge. This was a day symbolizing their rebirth because they had recovered from Covid-19. Nurses helped Mrs. Wang to put on a white wedding veil and Mr. Wang a blue tie to celebrate their golden anniversary, 50th Wedding Anniversary. This couple was very touched.
June 10, 2021
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital Supports a Quarantine Hotel
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital steps up to serve at one of the five special quarantine hotels in New Taipei City. This location admits 174 patients with mild or no symptoms. Medical team has to monitor patient’s condition constantly. Dr. Chao Youchen, Superintendent of Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, went to the special quarantine hotel to encourage patients and medical personnel.
June 7, 2021
COVID-19 Ward Opened at Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital, Superintendent Takes on First Shift
"Staff of Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital are participant, not bystander, in this war against Covid-19 virus.” Dr. Chien Sou-hsin emphasized. Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital set up a Covid-19 dedicated ward within two days.
June 3, 2021
Searching Lost Family at Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital Quarantine Room
“Where is my son? I want my son.” Nurses often heard this 80-year-old senile dementia patient asking for her son after she arrived the hospital.
