Last week, Northern Health was delighted to warmly welcome a delegation from the renowned National Taiwan University Hospital (NTUH). The visit marked an important step in international collaboration aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery and integrating community medical resources.

The delegation, comprising 10 distinguished senior executives from NTUH, visited Northern Health as part of their initiative to develop a new facility designed to integrate hospital and community medical resources. This project aims to significantly improve the quality of medical care and address the issue of outpatient crowding.

During their visit, Northern Health had the pleasure of sharing our experiences and strengths, particularly in the realm of digital and virtual healthcare. Our team showcased various innovative practices, including our successful Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED), which has been instrumental in providing remote healthcare services.

The exchange of knowledge was incredibly enriching. We shared our expertise in virtual healthcare, while the NTUH delegates brought a wealth of ideas and insights from their own experiences. The discussions were lively and inspiring, highlighting the strengths of both our institutions in advancing medical care.

“A hospital full of humanity, care, vitality, and innovation. We appreciate your passionate reception and selfless sharing. We hope for more opportunities of exchange in the near future, and warmly welcome your visit to Taiwan and National Taiwan University Hospital,” said Tyng-Guey Wang, Vice Superintendent, Superintendent Office, National Taiwan University Hospital.

This visit reflects Northern Health’s dedication to international collaboration and our commitment to continuously improving healthcare delivery. By sharing knowledge and expertise, both Northern Health and NTUH are better equipped to meet the challenges of modern healthcare and enhance patient outcomes.

“It has been such an honour to be visited by the NTUH delegation. The exchange of ideas was stimulating. Our conversations will no doubt continue into the future so I foresee that both our communities will benefit,” says Wanda Stelmach, Chief Medical Officer, Northern Health.

We look forward to future collaborations with NTUH and other international partners as we continue to innovate and improve the healthcare landscape together.