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Busan Establishes Public-Private Partnership System with Five General Hospitals to Prevent Recurrence of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

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The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 9 with five general hospitals to establish a public-private cooperation system aimed at preventing recurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

○ The five participating hospitals are:
 - Busan Veterans Hospital
 - Sahmyook Busan Hospital
 - Centum General Hospital
 - Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences Hospital
 - BHS Hanseo Hospital

○ In February, Busan conducted a status survey on inpatient education at 17 local hospitals specializing in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Following an open call, five hospitals were selected in May.

○ Among the five, four hospitals were designated as "participation-type" facilities focused on either cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, while Sahmyook Busan Hospital was selected as an “integrated-type” facility addressing both.

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This MOU is part of the new pilot project, the “Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class,” launched in June to provide continuous patient education after discharge in cooperation with the designated hospitals.

○ Under the MOU:
 - The City will establish project plans and provide administrative support
 - The participating hospitals will be responsible for operating the wellness classes

○ The agreement will be effective for three years from the date of signing.

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The “Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class” is a small-group education program for discharged patients that aims to expand cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease recurrence prevention to the community level.

○ Based on Article 8 (Recurrence Prevention Program) of the “Busan Metropolitan City Ordinance on the Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases,” the project seeks to shift the focus from hospital-centered treatment to community-based prevention and long-term care throughout the hospitalization–discharge–recovery continuum.

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The partner hospitals will provide regular education and counseling to discharged patients on topics such as understanding myocardial infarction and stroke, and healthy eating habits, in order to improve individual lifestyles and reduce recurrence rates.

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Following the MOU ceremony, an informational session was held, which included an overview of the “Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class” and demonstration lectures.

○ Sample lectures included:
 - Understanding Myocardial Infarction
 - Understanding Stroke (Ischemic and Hemorrhagic)
 - Proper Nutrition for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Patients

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Since 2017, Busan has operated a recurrence prevention project targeting inpatients at five hospitals,* offering 1:1 education, group counseling, and follow-up phone monitoring after discharge to lower mortality rates from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

* Participating institutions: Busan National University Hospital, Dong-A University Hospital, Inje University Busan Paik Hospital, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan Medical Center

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Lee So-ra, Director-General of the Busan Public Health Bureau, stated,
“This new pilot project represents a public-private cooperation model that expands our recurrence prevention efforts into the community,” and added,
“We will secure additional funding and strengthen our local health management networks to expand the program in the future.”

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[Appendix 1] MOU and Project Brief

MOU on Establishing a Public-Private Partnership for Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Recurrence Prevention

• ●Title: MOU for Establishing a Public-Private Partnership System

• ●Purpose: Joint operation of the “Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class”

• ●Date: June 9, 2025 (Monday) | 10:00–10:30

• ●Venue: City Hall, 12th Floor, Small Conference Room 1

• ●Parties: Busan Metropolitan City ↔ Five General Hospitals

• ●Duration: Three years from the date of signing

• ●Method: Signature or seal with mutual agreement

• ●Content: Cooperation in operating the Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class

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[Appendix 2] Project Overview: Heart & Brain 365 Wellness Class

• ●Legal Basis: Article 8 of the Busan Ordinance on Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases

• ●Project Period: June–December 2025

• ●Goal: Expand into the community to improve mortality rates

• ●Target Institutions: Up to 5 among 17 designated hospitals

• ●Method: Regular wellness classes hosted by specialized hospitals
   - Participation-type: Busan Veterans, Centum, KIRAMS, BHS Hanseo
   - Integrated-type: Sahmyook Busan

• ●Content:
   - Common: Understanding diseases, post-discharge education, Q&A
   - Participation-type: Focused education on stroke or myocardial infarction
   - Integrated-type: Combined education, nutrition, and medication guidance

• ●Schedule:
   - June–November: Program operation
   - December: Final performance review