Taichung Veterans General Hospital Expands to the U.S. East Coast! Grand Launch of the TCVGH International Medical Telehealth Service Center, Bringing Taiwan Healthcare Closer to Overseas Communities
On August 22, Deputy Superintendent Prof. Yuan-Hwa Chou led a medical team from Taichung Veterans General Hospital (TCVGH) to New York, where the hospital signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women of New Jersey and New York Chapter- , as well as the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of New York and New Jersey. The agreements aim to promote medical resource sharing and telemedicine collaboration. On the same day, the grand inauguration of the “TCVGH International Medical Telehealth Service Center” in the U.S. East Coast took place, marking an important milestone in TCVGH’s global healthcare network.
A Milestone in Taiwan–U.S. Healthcare Collaboration
The signing ceremony was graced by Ambassador Tom Chih-Chiang Lee, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York, who personally witnessed the event. In his remarks, Ambassador Lee highly commended TCVGH for its continuous commitment to advancing international healthcare and expressed heartfelt concern and support for the health and well-being of overseas Taiwanese communities.
Health Seminars Attract Strong Participation from Overseas Communities
The event drew more than 300 enthusiastic attendees from the overseas Taiwanese community. A wide range of engaging and practical health seminars were held, including:
- Prof. Yuan-Hwa Chou, Deputy Superintendent: “What to Do When You Can’t Sleep? A Professional Sleep Care Team Safeguards Your Rest”
- Dr. Chien-Chou Pan, Director, Division of Spine Surgery, Department of Orthopedics: “Saving the Backbone – Advances in Spinal Disease Treatment”
- Dr. Yi-Ju Chen, Director, Department of Dermatology: “Goodbye to Itchy Skin! New Therapies for Atopic Dermatitis”
- Dr. Wan-Yun Hsu, Division Director, International Medical Service Center: “Health Without Boundaries – From Health Checkups to International Medical Care”
The professional yet practical topics resonated strongly with the audience, further enhancing overseas Taiwanese communities’ trust in reliability of Taiwan’s healthcare services.
In-Depth Exchanges with Leading U.S. Hospitals
During the visit, the medical delegation also toured world-renowned U.S. medical institutions, including The Mount Sinai Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, and Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. The team engaged in exchanges on clinical practices and healthcare systems, gaining valuable insights into the latest trends in specialty care and medical technology applications in the U.S., laying a solid foundation for future cross-border collaboration.
Bringing Taiwan’s Healthcare to the World
Deputy Superintendent Prof. Yuan-Hwa Chou emphasized that this trip not only built a stronger bridge for Taiwan–U.S. medical cooperation but also showcased Taiwan’s professional medical capabilities and compassionate care. Looking ahead, TCVGH will continue to expand international medical partnerships, bringing high-quality healthcare from Taiwan to the world and serving as a strong health guardian for both overseas Taiwanese and international friends.
Taichung Veterans General Hospital signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Global Federation of Chinese Business Women of New Jersey and New York Chapter, the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of New York, and the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey, witnessed by Ambassador Tom Chih-Chiang Lee, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York.
Deputy Superintendent Prof. Yuan-Hwa Chou presented a glass artwork to Ambassador Tom Chih-Chiang Lee on behalf of Taichung Veterans General Hospital, followed by a commemorative photo.
Inauguration Ceremony of the“TCVGH International Medical Telehealth Service Center” in the U.S. East Coast.
Deputy Superintendent Prof. Yuan-Hwa Chou delivered the opening remarks at Taichung Veterans General Hospital’s health seminar in New York, USA.
Taichung Veterans General Hospital’s health seminar in New York, USA, attracted over 300 members of the overseas Taiwanese community and received an enthusiastic response.
The Taichung Veterans General Hospital delegation visited Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.
The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center presented gifts to the Taichung Veterans General Hospital delegation.
The Taichung Veterans General Hospital delegation visited North Shore University Hospital.
The Taichung Veterans General Hospital delegation visited Mount Sinai Hospital.
The Taichung Veterans General Hospital delegation visited Mount Sinai Hospital.