Community residents came to consult.
The doctor examines the eyes of the elderly.
The staff measures blood pressure and other physical data for the elderly.
Tongnan Net News (All Media Reporter Xu Mingming) “I thought that I haven’t had a physical examination for a long time, but I didn’t expect the community health service center to organize medical staff to help us with the physical examination at the gate of the community. It’s so sweet!” A few days ago, Guilin Street Community Health Service Center entered Gaohe Community to provide free health check-up services for the elderly over the age of 65 within its jurisdiction.
The 78-year-old grandma Cai is one of the residents who have enjoyed this service. Accompanied by her family, grandma enjoyed the free health check-up service in the neighborhood downstairs. Inconvenient, she has not participated in the medical examination for many years.
At the event site, the reporter saw that the elderly who came to consult and participate in the examination were waiting in an orderly line for medical examination, and the medical staff patiently and meticulously carried out various examinations for them. Community volunteers patiently maintained on-site order, helped the elderly with mobility difficulties, allowed the elderly to participate in the examination in an orderly manner, and enthusiastically assisted doctors in registering information.
Some elderly people reported their health problems to the doctor, and consulted the doctor with the medicine they usually take at home. The doctor enthusiastically answered their doubts. For middle-aged and elderly patients with chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes), the medical staff also gave them reasonable daily dietary habits and precautions, and explained the importance of regular physical examination.
At the same time, the medical staff also urged the elderly to pay attention to infectious diseases in spring and strengthen exercise. The elderly who participated in the health examination expressed great appreciation to the medical staff and community staff, and said, “You have worked hard”.
“No more trips to the hospital, it’s really easy for us older people.”
“This free medical check-up event is very good, like ours Older people usually don’t like to go to the hospital. Today, it is very convenient to have a physical examination at the door of the house, thank you.” Uncle He, who lives in the Jardine Homestead, is very satisfied with the physical examination activities carried out in the community, he said. Through physical examination, you can understand your physical condition, and hope to hold more of these activities in the future.
It is reported that the free health check-up service for the elderly aged 65 and above is one of the national basic public health services. Routine, urine routine, electrocardiogram, etc.
“With the increase of age, the functions and structures of various organs and organs of the human body will undergo retirement changes. Through physical examination, early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment of diseases can be realized.” Guilin Street Community Chen Yuanyuan, head of the health service center, told reporters that in order to allow residents in the jurisdiction to fully enjoy this benefit, the center has actively carried out publicity and education over the years to guide the elderly to face health problems and take the initiative to participate in free medical examinations.
“Through this physical examination, not only the elderly can understand their own health status, but also the ‘safety belt’ is fastened for the health of the elderly, so that they can truly enjoy the old age with medical care and the old age. Supported, old people have fun.” The person in charge of the community said that in the future, more such activities will be carried out to facilitate and benefit the people, so that the elderly with disabilities can enjoy professional and convenient health services nearby.
【Responsible Editor Zheng Qiang】