Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital

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About us

• To follow the Armed Forces’Healthcare Service policy and the regulations of the Central Government’s Health Administration, we strive to provide top quality medical care services to the military and civilian sectors to ensure their good health.
• Our hospital is a medical care center for the military and has been certified as a regional teaching hospital by the Department of Health (DOH) of the Executive Yuan. Our physicians are all qualified and skilled in medical practice as well as teaching, with nine certified scholars on the staff.
• Our facilities include advanced equipment and progressive medical research laboratories as well as a comfortable medical environment, and even a spacious parking lot as part of our service to patients.
• The hospital also has more consumer-friendly innovations such as a network which offers the public full medical service and accurate health information. We also have the latest dial-in automated appointment system for patients to minimize waiting time. Our med-care teams also go out regularly to serve suburban villages with our leading medical resources.
• We completely rebuilt our old OPD and ER buildings to promote the quality of our service to patients. We provide up-to-date analysis and treatment in our. dialysis center, cardiac intervention center, chronic respiratory center and other facilities, to provide the best medical service to people from every part of Taiwan, to improve communication and understanding between patients and physicians, and to keep our patients satisfied.

Milestones

• 1955

· Renamed the “Third Army General Hospital” in Taiwan, Taichung City.

• 1960

· Reorganized as the “803rd Army General Hospital” in Taiwan, Taichung City.

· Moved to Taichung County.

• 1995

· Reorganized as the “803rd Military General Hospita”.

· The present name, “Military Taichung General Hospital” was adopted.

· The surgical department introduces a ‘physiological biofeedback electronic stimulator’.

• 2001

· Established “International Spine Center” and “Community Medical Service Team”.

• 2002

· The “Outpatient Department” provides good medical services to patients.

· “Feng Garden” was built to provide a well resting place for officers, soldiers, and patients.

• 2003

· Gas renovation projects for operating rooms, repair projects for hospital-wide air supply equipment, construction of a new waiting area building, and completion of the SARS ward in the Zhongqing Branch.

· Establish “SARS dedicated hospital”.

• 2004

· We were honored with the Bronze Apricot Award in the “First Selection of Healthy Hospitals” in Taichung County, as well as the Gold Award in “Smoking Hazards Awareness,” the Gold Award in “Smoke-Free Homes,” and the Outstanding Team Award in the “Taichung County Volunteer Team.”

· We established the “ChengKungLing Clinic” to provide more comprehensive services for military personnel.

• 2005

· We passed the new hospital accreditation.

· We established the “Community Medicine Department.

· “We fully implemented the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS).

• 2006

· We established the “Medical Quality Promotion Center” and the “Teaching and Research Center.”

· We were awarded first place in the “Central Region Disaster Medical Rescue Responsibility Hospital Disaster Drill” by the Department of Health of the Executive Yuan.

• 2007

· We established the “Inpatient Service Center” to provide more comprehensive services for hospitalized patients.

• 2008

· We achieved the designation of an excellent hospital through the new hospital accreditation.

· The Zhongqing Branch passed the new hospital accreditation.

• 2009

· We expanded the outpatient waiting area at the main hospital.

· We were awarded the Excellent Award for “Radiation Safety and Exposure Quality Assurance Operations Inspection for Medical Institutions” by the Atomic Energy Council of the Executive Yuan.

· We were recognized as an excellent hospital for the “National Betel Nut-Free Hospital Campaign” by the National Health Agency of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· We passed the new hospital accreditation.

• 2010

· Awarded third place in the “Community Smoking Cessation Service” of Taichung County Health Bureau.

· Awarded the “Outstanding Medical Institution in Mother-Infant Health Certification” special prize by the National Health Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· Awarded the “Outstanding Contribution Award for Central Region Disaster Response Hospital Drill” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· Completed the construction of the “Mechanical and electrical comprehensive computer room” and the renovation of the water, electricity, air conditioning, and fire protection pipelines in the medical building.

· Dr. Chin-hu Lai of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery completed the first “off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery” in the Taiping area.

· Awarded the “Excellent Award for Radiation Safety and Exposure Quality Assurance Operations Inspection of Medical Institutions” by the Atomic Energy Council of the Executive Yuan.

• 2011

· The Zhongqing Branch passed the new hospital accreditation.

· The Taichung City Health Bureau awarded our hospital the “Certificate of Qualification for Nursing Homes and Home Care Supervision Examination” and the “Certificate of Cooperation in Promoting the Government’s 10-year Long-term Plan and Assisting in Related Education and Training”.

· The Zhongqing Branch was recognized as a high-quality hospital in the “Hand Hygiene Certification Program for 2010-2011” organized by the Centers for Disease Control of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· Completed the renovation of the “Cardiac Catheterization room”.

· Designated as a “Moderate Level Emergency Response Hospital” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• 2012

· Establish “Art Promotion Corridor”, “Music Square” in the outpatient department, and an outdoor “Music Fountain”.

· Completed the expansion of the “Mental Health Center and Social Work office”.

· Awarded the Group Award for “Promoting Safe and Disaster-free Working Hours” by the Executive Yuan Occupational Safety and Health Council.

· Passed the new hospital accreditation and awarded as an “Excellent Hospital”.

· Passed the new hospital accreditation and awarded as an “Quali Hospital”.

· Awarded the Group Award for “Epidemic Prevention Offical Service” by the Executive Yuan Department of Health.

· Awarded the Excellence Award for “Radiation Safety and Exposure Quality Assurance Inspection of Medical Institutions” by the Atomic Energy Council of the Executive Yuan.

· Awarded the Silver Award for “Smoke-free Certification Excellent Unit in 2012” by the National Health Bureau of the Executive Yuan.

· Awarded the “Art Highlight” by the Taichung City Cultural Bureau.

• 2013

· The Nursing Home was awarded “Excellent” by the Department of Health, Executive Yuan.

· “Received first place in the 2012 year evaluation of “Military Law Education and Crime Prevention” organized by the Legal Affairs Department of the Ministry of National Defense.”

· “The Central Region Emergency Medical Response Center (EOC) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, won the “Solidarity and Collaboration” award for holding the “Central Region Toxic Chemical Disaster Drill”.”

· “Awarded second place  promotion of the “Purple Coneflower Movement” by the Southern Military Court of the Ministry of National Defense.”

· “Awarded as an outstanding unit in the comprehensive evaluation of the “Military Ammunition Management Supervision and Examination Implementation Plan” by the Ministry of National Defense.”

· “The Taichung City Health Bureau held a “Cancer Prevention and Treatment” event and was awarded as the Outstanding Hospital for Colorectal and Breast Cancer Seasonal Screenings by the Taichung City Cancer Prevention and Treatment Committee.”

· “Awarded the Silver Award for the “2012 Smoke-Free Certification Outstanding Unit” by the National Health Administration.”

· “Established a dedicated section for outpatient chemotherapy care, creating a hotel-like customized service for outpatient chemotherapy using the “Warm, New, Art” concept. This innovative service was awarded the “National Quality Label” by the National Quality Assurance.”

• 2014

· Honored to receive the “Outstanding Unit for Recruiting Military Personnel (Inspection Hospital)” award from the Executive Yuan.”

· Awarded by the Ministry of National Defense Legal Affairs Bureau as the first place in the “Outstanding Unit for Legal Education, Appeals, National Compensation Supervision” category D in 2013.

· Zhongqing Branch Hospital signed a “Medical Cooperation” agreement with Taichung Veterans General Hospital to provide the best medical service network for military personnel, veterans, and civilians.

· Honored as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Promoting Hospitals network, and awarded the title of “WHO Health Promoting Hospital” for our hospital and the Chung Ching Branch (Military) Hospital.

· Honored with the “Intermediate Emergency Medical Care Responsibility Hospital and Capable of Severe Level of Acute Coronary Syndrome” award Hospital Medical Capability Grading Evaluation by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan.

• 2015

· Awarded the Excellent Award in the “Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance Operations for Medical Institutions” by the Atomic Energy Council of the Executive Yuan.

· Recognized as an outstanding unit in the “Implementation Plan for  Military Ammunition Management and Inspection” by the Ministry of National Defense through comprehensive evaluation.

· The nursing home received an outstanding rating in the “Home Supervision and Inspection Assessment” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· The Zhongqing Branch Hospital was assessed as a “Qualified Hospital (Regional Hospital)” in the “Hospital Evaluation and Teaching Hospital Evaluation” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

• 2016

· Newly installed SPECT/CT scanner, which is of the same level as that of the medical center, in the Department of Nuclear Medicine.

· Awarded the “Promotion Excellence Award” in the Medical Shared Decision-Making Response Activity by the National Health Insurance Administration.

• 2017

· Signed a medical preferential agreement with the General Welfare Service of the Ministry of National Defense.

· A Spanish physician specializing in new lung cancer surgery techniques visited Taiwan for exchange.

· Director of Nursing, Chung-Hsien Lo , awarded the “National Model Worker” in honor of the May 1st Labor Day.

· Ranked second in the “Volunteer Quality Improvement Plan – Medical Group” organized by the Taichung City Health Bureau.

· Signed a memorandum of cooperation with National United University to establish an industry-academia alliance.

· Nursing Department awarded the “Excellent Nursing Personnel of Taichung City,” including Supervisor Jia-Di, Shu-Hua Nurse, and Hong-Yao Nurse.

· Nursing Department awarded the “Outstanding Nursing Personnel of the Ministry of National Defense,” including Director Jia-Wen, Shu-Hua, and Nurses Mei-Xiu and Xin-Yi.

· Awarded the “Quality Indicator Excellence Award” by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· Jointly organized the “Summer Aviation Medicine Continuing Education and Homecoming Activity for Aviation Medical and Nursing Students” with the Aerospace · Medical Association of the Republic of China.

· Signed a memorandum of industry-academia cooperation with Dayeh University.

· Awarded the “Healthy Hospital” and “Diabetes Health Promotion Institution Certification” by the Department of Health of the Ministry of Health and Welfare for both the main hospital and the Zhongqing Branch.

· Signed a memorandum of cooperation with Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology to establish an industry-academia alliance.

· Assisted the Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology in opening an “International Industry-Academia Cooperation Program” in response to the government’s New Southbound Policy.

· The Department of Pharmacy received the SNQ (National Quality Label) certification, recognizing its quality assurance.

· Awarded the ISO 50001 Energy Management System verification by the Bureau of Energy, Ministry of Economic Affairs.

· Ranked third in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

• 2018

· Obtained the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s “Vertical Integration and Coordination of Medical Care Pilot Program.”

· Signed a memorandum of understanding for industry cooperation and cooperative hospitals with the Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

· Signed a cooperative agreement for education and industry cooperation with the leading health examination company in the Greater China region, Meizhao Group.

· Held a signing ceremony for educational and industry cooperation with Donghai University.

· Received the “Blood Donation Excellence Award” appreciation certificate from the Taiwan Blood Services Foundation.

· Collaborated with the Greater Taichung Medical Association and the Greater Taichung Clinic Association to promote the “V-Chain Program” of the National Health Insurance Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

· Awarded the “Certification for Hemodialysis Facilities in Taiwan” from the Taiwan Society of Nephrology.

· Visit from Hazel Brandy Williams, Deputy Minister of Federation of St. Christopher and Nevis.

• 2019

· Receive the Excellence Award in the Health Hospital Micro-Movie Creation Selection by the Health Promotion Administration, MOHW.

· Award first place in the Quality Management Group at the 5th Academic Seminar of the Taiwan Nursing Home Association.

· Certified with the SNQ Symbol of national Quality- Long-term Care Service Group.

· Established a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center.

· Sign a medical contract cooperation with Qingsong Health Co., Ltd. for our hospital and Zhongqing Branch.

· Ranked second in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

• 2020

· Award the Excellence Award at the 208th National Quality Management Conference.

· Receive the Gold Award Clinical Care for Hyperlipidemia Competition for Pharmacists.

· Recognize as an outstanding unit in the ISO 50001 energy management certification system by the Energy Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

· Ranked 3rd in the Quality Management Group of the Taiwan Nursing Home Association.

· Established a Radiation Therapy Center.

· Ranked second in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

• 2021

· Receive the SNQ National Quality Label certification for the Hospital Medical Services Group.

· Awarde the Excellence Award and National Potential Circle Leader Award at the 210th National Quality Management Conference.

· Ranked 5th in the Health Care Group of the Taichung City Health Bureau’s Performance Evaluation for the Use of Health Volunteer Services.

· Receive an Honorable Mention Clinical Care for Hyperlipidemia Competition for Pharmacists.

· Establish the formal military organizational unit of the Zhongqing Branch in mid-July.

· Establish an advanced cardiovascular surgery integration system.

· Introduce a 3D mammography X-ray machine.

· Invite the Director of the Tungs’ Taichung Metroharbor Hospital to share the application of the da Vinci robotic arm minimally invasive surgery in prostate cancer.

· Signed the general contract for the construction of the new building.

· Introduce an intraoperative image-guided surgical navigation system for cranial surgeries.

· Activate the composite-style medical station for epidemic prevention and control.

· Adopted the new hospital emblem and inaugurated the High-End CT Image Center, the new dental building, and the Toxicology Testing Center.

· Signed a health examination service contract with the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce in Ho Chi Minh City.

· Ranked second in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

• 2022

· Congratulations on winning the first prize in the poster competition at the 111th Academic Symposium and the 2nd 1st Member Congress.

· Congratulations on winning the Excellence Award at the 212th National Quality Management Conference.

· Congratulations on winning the Government Service Award for outstanding performance in the annual evaluation and promotion of the Ministry of National Defense.

· Congratulations on receiving the Taichung City Government’s Anti-Epidemic Hero Medal.

· Congratulations on being ranked 1st in the group category of  Taichung Gold Award for Excellence in Accommodation Type Institutions.

· Congratulations on receiving the Special Contribution Award for Epidemic Prevention.

· Congratulations on ranking 2nd in Group A in the 111th Research and Development Control and Inspection Guidance of the Military Medical Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense.

· Congratulations on winning the 111th Ministry of Economic Affairs Energy Conservation Benchmarking Award.

· Congratulations on being selected for excellence in the 111th Anti-Drug, Anti-Drunk Driving, Anti-Corruption and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Creative Patterns and Micro-Film Competition.

· Congratulations on the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new medical building.

· Congratulations on signing a contract for health check services with the Vietnamese-Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, the Thai Chinese Business and Trade Federation, and the Asian Chinese Business and Trade Federation.

· Congratulations to Ms. Lan ni She for donating a Volkswagen T6.1 high-top ambulance and consolation money to the hospital on behalf of her late father, Mr. Mei yu Sun, for charity.

· Congratulations on the joint opening of the hospital’s five major centers: Stroke Center and Cardiovascular Center, Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, Medical Cosmetology Center, and Children’s Assessment and Development Center.

· Congratulations on signing a memorandum of understanding for industry-academia collaboration with the Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology.

· Ranked third in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

2023

· Our hospital was awarded National Quality Label certification for “Use QR code to improve the check-in process and calculate the benefits of medical equipment.”

· Accredited with the Symbol of National Quality for “Improvement of check-in process and efficiency of medical equipment by using QR CODE”.

· Signed “Memorandum of Understanding on Industry-Academia Cooperation” with National Chin-Yi University of Technology.

· “Workplace Mutual Aid, Education, and Security Service Centre”.

· Won the “2nd Taichung City Barrier-Free and Friendly Environment – AE Highlight Award in the Public Buildings Category.

· Won the “Effectiveness of Using Horticultural Therapy to Reduce Residents’ Depression Levels during the Period of Covid Pandemic “.

· Won the “2024 Taichung City Health Bureau Health Care Volunteer Service Team Medical Division – Outstanding Team”.

· The storm corridor was donated and opened.

· The Memorandum of Corporation was signed between the Hospital and Hsinchu ACE BIOTEK Co., Ltd.

· Commissioning of the ambulance donated by Mr Sze Ru Cheng and Ms Sze Chan Ha.

· The hospital was awarded by the Symbol of National Quality for “Multi-specialty team integrated medical treatment of colorectal cancer – uninterrupted medical services for years and years”.

· “Evaluation of the effectiveness of gastroscopy under mild to moderate anaesthesia for fear of pain” by the Symbol of National Quality Certificate.

· The Symbol of National Quality Approval for “Accurate and Rapid Anti-Drug Warfare – Central Region Clinical Examination and Toxicology Centre”.

· Awarded the 1st place in the medical category of the National Defence Industrial Units by the Ministry of National Defence in 2023 for its outstanding performance in promoting the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Week.

· Ranked second in the “Evaluation of Global Website” organized by the Ministry of National Defense.

2024

· Ceremony for the turnkey project of the new medical building.

Mission Statement

• To provide medical treatment to our officers, government troops and their dependents, as well as those insured under National Health Insurance.
• To offer portable medicare to troops and the poor in rural areas.
• As a Class 2 teaching hospital, we are dedicated to the field of military medicine.
• We strive to achieve the goals of high quality in patient care, clinical teaching and medical research, and provide best services for the public in the central area of Taiwan.