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Boeun emergency room closes
Remote consultation fills gap
In short
Boeun County's only emergency room closed starting November 1st.
Boeun County began video remote consultation with Hana Hospital in Cheongju.
Without X-ray equipment and only nursing staff, it can only see mild cases.
Visitor info
| Location | 1st floor clinic, Boeun County Health Center; Myang-myeon Myoseо Health Clinic (weekends/holidays) |
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| Hours | Weekdays 6 p.m.–10 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m.–6 p.m., Sunday/holidays 9 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| Inquiries | Boeun County Health Center |
Key facts
| When | Boeun Hanyang Hospital emergency room operations suspended at 8 a.m. on November 1st. |
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| Where | It was the only emergency room in Boeun County, North Chungcheong Province. |
| Who | Boeun Hanyang Hospital notified of suspension citing management burden. |
| What | Boeun County Health Center activated video remote consultation system with Hana Hospital in Cheongju. |
What it means for me
Boeun County residents must use remote consultation or be transported to Cheongju or Daejeon during nighttime emergencies.
Elderly face difficulty with nighttime emergencies and should prepare regular medications and contact numbers in advance.
