Recently, at Shanghai South Railway Station, an elderly passenger suddenly felt a sharp pain and blurred vision in her eyes. Fearing a stroke and worrying that seeking medical care at a hospital would delay her journey, she sought help from station staff.

A guide quickly directed her to a new medical outpost nearby. To her relief, a doctor from Shanghai Eighth People's Hospital was on duty. After a swift examination, the doctor ruled out a stroke, attributing the discomfort to travel fatigue and irritation. Reassured, the elderly passenger and her daughter could continue their journey without delay.

The medical station is the first of its kind in Shanghai operated by a comprehensive public hospital within a major transportation hub. It is also China's first railway station clinic where basic medicines can be purchased using national health insurance.

Compact yet fully equipped with emergency gear, essential medicines, and professional staff, the clinic is prepared to handle everything from common fevers to serious emergencies.

On another occasion, the team sprang into action when a weak cancer patient collapsed on a platform. They provided first aid within a minute and used a green channel to get an ambulance within five minutes, ensuring rapid transfer to a hospital.

With the Shanghai South Railway Station serving more than 52,000 passengers daily, this clinic ensures swift help during the golden window for treatment and offers peace of mind to everyone passing through.

 

Source: Xuhui district government