Source: Global Network — The reconstruction story of the Haiyue Valley People's Hospital in Ganzi Prefecture following the disaster. Nestled at the foot of the majestic Mount Gongga, the Haiyue Valley People's Hospital, which protects the health of the Haiyue Valley area and its surrounding regions, has endured severe trials. On September 5, 2022, the 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Luding struck this second-level hospital, which bears the responsibility for the health of nearly one million people (including tourists and passersby) and the prevention of leprosy across the prefecture, inflicting damages worth over 115 million yuan. On October 23, medical staff were seen conducting checks on patients at the Haiyue Valley People's Hospital in Ganzi Prefecture. Thanks to heartfelt support and investment, a post-disaster recovery project with a total investment of 95.65 million yuan (including charitable donations of 68 million yuan) was rapidly approved under the care of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, as well as under the effective command of the provincial and prefectural Party committees and governments and the strong support of all levels of society. This hopeful project officially broke ground in August 2023 and was completed, accepted, and put into use in November 2024, achieving a remarkable "Ganzi speed" of completing a three-year task in two years. "The rebuilt hospital has undergone tremendous changes," said Zhao Junbin, Party Secretary of the Ganzi Prefecture Skin Disease Prevention Institute (Haiyue Valley People's Hospital). "Firstly, the infrastructure has undergone a leap upgrade. The total construction area of the hospital increased from 9,300 square meters to 20,300 square meters, and the number of beds expanded from 50 to 120, with investments in 20 large advanced medical devices, including color Doppler ultrasound, DR, and laparoscopes. The hardware now meets the standard of a ‘second-level first-class hospital,’ significantly enhancing service capacity. Secondly, the medical environment has been notably optimized. The layout of departments is scientific and reasonable, and the wards are set up to be warm and comfortable, making the medical process smooth and straightforward. Walking into the hospital now, one sees green surroundings and bright, clean environments, providing patients with a more comfortable and convenient medical experience. One inpatient, Ms. Li, expressed her satisfaction: "The hospital environment is great now, and the testing equipment is comparable to large hospitals in urban areas. In the past, to treat my back pain, I had to traverse mountains, taking dozens of kilometers to reach a hospital; now, registration, examination, treatment, and reimbursement can all be taken care of right at our doorstep, which makes us common people very satisfied!" One of the newly purchased domestic medical devices at the Haiyue Valley People's Hospital.

In terms of refining internal capabilities, service capability has leaped. “Post-disaster reconstruction is not just about reshaping physical space, but also about refining and elevating service capabilities and connotations,” summarized Han Jinyan, a member of the Party Working Committee of the Haiyue Valley Scenic Area Management Committee and Secretary of the Commission for Discipline Inspection. She stated that the hospital seized the opportunity for reconstruction, centering around the high-quality development requirements for health initiatives set by the prefectural Party committee and government and the goal of “Healthy Ganzi,” achieving significant outcomes in “three key enhancements”: firstly, specialized construction has achieved new breakthroughs. New departments for ophthalmology, hemodialysis, anesthesia, and intensive care (ICU) have been established, and areas such as the washing room and operating room have been standardized and upgraded. With the precise support from paired assistance hospitals, minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopies, have been successfully performed, filling the technological gap of the hospital and significantly enhancing surgical capabilities. At the same time, there is a push for the rapid development of key disciplines such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, dermatology, and dentistry, with the Traditional Chinese Medicine department recognized as a prefecture-level key discipline this year. Secondly, the construction of a medical community has taken new steps. By deepening reforms in the healthcare system, an innovative medical community led by the state has been formed, which is set to achieve substantial integration and operation of “people, finance, and materials” by March 2025. Through the unified allocation of advantageous resources from the three member units, all aspects of work have been integrated, resulting in increased outpatient visits, hospitalization numbers, and treatment rates within the county, thereby effectively enhancing the utilization efficiency of regional medical resources and overall service effectiveness. Thirdly, the quality of services has seen new improvements. The hospital actively promotes the Party building brand “The Red Flag of Kangba, Find Party Members When Needed” and “Medical Journey, Wholeheartedly Towards the Party,” effectively enhancing the service model and undertaking 11 new technologies and projects within the year. Medical efficiency and quality have continued to improve: the average length of hospital stays has decreased by 2.63 days compared to the provincial average, the proportion of medical expenses for drugs has dropped by 2.35%, the cure and improvement rate has stabilized above 97%, and patient satisfaction has increased significantly from 85% to 93%.

In the struggle against disaster and the race against time to protect lives, many outstanding medical workers have emerged, such as Luo Yonggang, the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine department. When the earthquake struck, he disregarded his own safety and immediately engaged in rescue efforts after crawling out from the collapsed buildings, voluntarily risking his life to cross zip lines, walk, and traverse makeshift bridges to reach the isolated village of Gonghe, ultimately rescuing and treating over 30 trapped individuals, including five severely injured people, exemplifying the noble belief of “People First, Life First.” This spirit is deeply embedded in the Haiyue Valley People's Hospital's ethos, motivating all staff to continue fulfilling their duties in the post-reconstruction phase. Looking ahead, Zhao Junbin stated, “At this new starting point, with the strong leadership and ongoing care from the higher-level Party committees and governments, we will anchor our development strategy of ‘large specialties, small general practice’ and adhere to solidifying the foundation and improving quality, rigorously pursue the construction of ‘four hospitals,’ tirelessly strive to transform our hospital into ‘the most beautiful scenic hospital in China,’ and continuously safeguard the health and safety of visitors to the scenic area and local residents!” The transformation of Haiyue Valley People's Hospital from ruins to a modern medical center not only builds a stronger barrier for life and health but also stands as a “life ark” at the foot of the snowy mountain, carrying hope and warmth and writing a new chapter in safeguarding health and serving the people.