Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital

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The reason for the existence of hospitals is to make the love of Christ present on this earth through medical technology and intelligence. We pray that the Lord's grace will be with all those who visit Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital and the faculty and staff. Our hospital opened in February 2014 under the blessing of the Lord as a university hospital that is geographically closest to Incheon International Airport, the gateway to Korea, in order to realize the love of Jesus, who came as a healer for the salvation of mankind, on this earth with the best medical technology and intelligence. I did it. We have built a patient-centered treatment system that is convenient for both domestic and foreign countries, with excellent medical staff and cutting-edge medical equipment. Above all, all faculty and staff have inherited the noble meaning of "respect for life," the spirit of the Catholic Church, and have a sacrificial spirit that cares for patients like their own family. Based on this, we obtained the highest rating in the four major cancer evaluations in a short period of time and finally achieved the best performance of being ranked first in the country in the general hospital field in two patient experience evaluations conducted since 2018. "I think a good hospital is a hospital that provides safe and high-quality medical services to some, a hospital that engages in charity and social contribution activities to others, and a hospital that is always friendly and full of smiles to others. However, in the true sense, a good hospital can be said to be one that sincerely serves patients, their families, and all members of the community. Hyunsoo Kim, Father Thomas Director of Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital Life has a fundamental nobility. In order to protect and serve the nobility of life and fulfill our social responsibilities, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital operates hospice and palliative care on the largest scale (29 beds) among university hospitals in the country to protect the dignity of human life and provide care for the socially disadvantaged. We continue to carry out many social contribution activities with the local community, such as support for medical expenses, domestic and overseas medical volunteer work, campaigns to care for pregnant women, and medical support for students with severe and multiple disabilities. Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital is the best in all fields of treatment, research, and education. We promise to do our best in good faith and will continue to fulfill our role as a medical institution that will lead global medical care in the future. We ask for your continued interest and support, and we thank everyone who works with us. I pray that the Lord will fill you with blessings and peace. Mission The reason we exist. We practice the love of Christ through cutting-edge medical technology. Vision What we want to be the world's best hospital trusted by patients Credo What to do We take care of people suffering from diseases like family. Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Kanto University, embarked on its journey in February 2014 with a profound mission rooted in the Catholic spirit of compassion and healing. This medical institution was established to serve a multifaceted purpose encompassing medical treatment, pioneering research, comprehensive education, and the provision of healthcare services, all geared towards enhancing the overall health and well-being of the nation. Inspired by the love and healing mission of Jesus, who came to Earth as a healer for the salvation of mankind, the hospital began its remarkable journey in the realm of healthcare. In the years that followed, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital marked numerous milestones and accomplishments that attested to its unwavering commitment to medical excellence and community service. In 2014, its journey commenced with the prestigious designation as a palliative care specialist, signifying its dedication to providing compassionate end-of-life care, an essential component of holistic healthcare. As time progressed, the hospital consistently expanded its horizons, offering an increasingly diverse range of services and community outreach initiatives. In 2015, it received recognition from the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service for its exceptional adequacy evaluation across six categories, securing a coveted 1st-grade rating and reinforcing its dedication to delivering top-notch healthcare. The year 2017 witnessed the hospital's critical role in community healthcare, earning commendations from the Incheon Metropolitan Mayor for its steadfast commitment to safety accident prevention. Simultaneously, the opening of the Department of Mental Health Medicine's Closed Ward highlighted the hospital's dedication to addressing mental health issues, a crucial facet of holistic healthcare. Furthermore, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital continued to spearhead advancements in medical care, gaining acclaim for its pioneering initiatives. The establishment of the Sleep Center addressed the importance of sleep health, while the completion of the Biomedical Convergence Research Center showcased the institution's dedication to cutting-edge medical research and innovation. The hospital's role in education and training remained a key focus. It was designated as an intern/resident training hospital in 2014, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of medical professionals. Additionally, the establishment of the College of Medicine TFT and the operation of the Cell Therapy Center underscored its dedication to medical education and innovation. In subsequent years, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital continued to garner recognition and expand its sphere of influence. It played a pivotal role in community healthcare by implementing initiatives such as the Operation of Yeongjong-do Kyungjeong Training Center Life Treatment Center and Operation of Hospital for Infectious Diseases, demonstrating its commitment to public health. In recent times, the hospital's involvement in addressing critical healthcare challenges, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has earned it commendations and support from governmental bodies. The designation as an Advanced Regenerative Medicine Implementation Institution by the Ministry of Health and Welfare highlighted its contributions to cutting-edge medical advancements. Looking ahead, Catholic Kwandong University International St. Mary's Hospital remains steadfast in upholding its founding principles, deeply rooted in the Catholic spirit of healing and compassion. With a legacy of excellence in medical treatment, research, education, and community service, it continues to shine as a beacon of hope and healing in the healthcare landscape. Its ongoing commitment to enhancing national health and well-being ensures that it will continue to play a vital and transformative role in healthcare for years to come. Based on the ALL BARGO 2023 management policy, we declare the following: create a healthy and safe hospital. We set the safety and health of faculty, staff, and stakeholders as our top priority and do our best to establish and implement a safety and health management system. We comply with safety and health-related laws and regulations and fulfill our responsibilities and obligations in safety and health management. We create a safe environment by predicting and managing potential hazards in advance. We will continue to improve and operate safety and health management based on the participation of faculty and stakeholders. We will establish a smooth communication system and promote the establishment of a safety culture by cooperating with Through differentiated, specialized education, we are establishing a solid training environment. Thank you for your unwavering concern and love for St. Mary's International Hospital of the Catholic University of Kanto. The International St. Mary's Hospital of the Catholic Kanto University is dedicated to bringing the love of Jesus, who came as a healer for the salvation of mankind, to be present on this earth through the best medicine and intellect. In order to realize this, we constantly carry out the best medical care and clinical translational medicine research and contribute to the development of human medicine by devoting ourselves to caring for patients who are suffering like Christ and like family." To this end, we are doing our best by setting a mission to practice the love of Christ through cutting-edge medicine, a vision to become the best hospital in the world trusted by patients, and a credo to care for people suffering from diseases like family. Although the history of training education for majors is short, we have implemented the work policy under the "Act for the Improvement of the Training Environment and Status of Majors" (hereinafter referred to as the Law of Majors), which came into effect on December 12, 2016, and the doctors who are being trained are showing very high satisfaction, which has been proven in the certification survey of medical institutions, evaluation of the training environment, and evaluation of the implementation of the training rules. Therefore, we can be proud that the training environment at St. Mary's International Hospital of the Catholic Kanto University is the best in Korea. In addition, we are creating various programs to improve the quality of training education programs for majors, and we are establishing a solid training environment through specialized education that is differentiated from other hospitals. In addition, with the goal of nurturing competent medical personnel with a noble sense of mission based on the Catholic spirit, we provide standardization and specialization education for majors, ethics education for majors, and various welfare systems, and we are constantly supporting doctors to grow into excellent specialists. We will continue to strive to become "the best training and teaching hospital in the country and the best in the world," utilizing excellent faculty, expanding facilities and infrastructure, and improving the training and education of majors and welfare. The International St. Mary's Hospital of the Catholic Kanto University, affiliated with the Catholic Medical Center of Incheon, will strive to become the world's best teaching hospital that is most trusted by patients by becoming the world standard for training and education. We ask for your encouragement and interest in the efforts of St. Mary's International Hospital of Catholic Kanto University and Incheon Catholic Medical Center, and we hope that you will fulfill your dreams here. I appreciate it. Seungjun Kim Director of Training and Education

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