충북도·충주의료원·원주세브란스기독병원 등 '지역의료협력체계 구축 업무협약시' 장면 사진/ 충북도

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치료가능사망률 낮추고 접근성 향상

충북도는 23일 충주의료원, 원주세브란스기독병원, 충주시, 충주소방서, 충주상공회의소와 지역의료협력체계 구축을 위한 업무협약을 체결했다. 이번 협약은 충북 북부권의 응급 및 심뇌혈관질환 대응체계를 강화해 치료가능사망률을 낮추고 도민의 의료 접근성을 향상하기 위해 마련됐다.

◆ 응급의료 체계 일원화

협약 기관들은 응급환자 신속 이송, 중증 환자 수용, 의료 인력 교육 등 다양한 분야에서 상호협력한다. 충주소방서는 응급환자 핫라인을 구축하고 이송체계를 관할한다. 충주의료원은 2차 종합병원으로 지역 필수의료 기능을 강화하고, 원주세브란스기독병원은 중증 응급환자 수용 및 전문 의료진 지원을 통해 의료 안전망을 보완한다.

◆ 행정·재정 지원 체계 가동

충주시는 공공의료서비스 개선과 지역 응급의료체계 강화를 위해 행정적·재정적 지원을 제공한다. 충주상공회의소는 의료인력 확보 및 의료 환경 개선 협력에 참여한다. 협약 기관들은 실무협의체를 구성해 응급환자 이송체계, 의료 인력 지원, 재정·행정 연계 방안을 정기적으로 논의할 계획이다.

◆ 도지사 강조: "도민 안심 의료환경 조성"

김영환 충북도지사는 "이번 협약은 의료기관, 지자체, 소방, 경제단체가 함께하는 지역 맞춤형 의료 협력 모델"이라며 "충북 북부권을 중심으로 응급·심뇌혈관 진료체계를 단계적으로 강화해 도민이 안심하고 치료받을 수 있는 의료 환경을 조성하겠다"고 말했다.

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Chungbuk Province Establishes Emergency Medical Safety Net

Six Institutions Including Chungju Medical Center and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital Strengthen Cooperation

Aims to Lower Preventable Mortality and Improve Medical Access

On December 23, Chungbuk Province signed a business agreement for building a regional medical cooperation system with Chungju Medical Center, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, Chungju City, Chungju Fire Department, and Chungju Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The agreement was designed to strengthen emergency and cerebrovascular disease response systems in the northern region of Chungbuk Province, reduce preventable mortality, and improve medical accessibility for residents.

◆ Unification of Emergency Medical System

The signatory organizations will cooperate in various fields including rapid transport of emergency patients, accommodation of critically ill patients, and medical personnel training. Chungju Fire Department establishes an emergency patient hotline and oversees the transport system. Chungju Medical Center strengthens essential medical functions as a secondary general hospital, and Wonju Severance Christian Hospital supplements the medical safety net by accommodating critically ill emergency patients and supporting specialist medical staff.

◆ Administrative and Financial Support System in Operation

Chungju City provides administrative and financial support to improve public medical services and strengthen the regional emergency medical system. Chungju Chamber of Commerce and Industry participates in cooperation to secure medical personnel and improve the medical environment. The cooperating institutions will establish a working committee to regularly discuss emergency patient transport systems, medical personnel support, and financial and administrative coordination methods.

◆ Provincial Governor Emphasizes: 'Creating Reliable Medical Environment for Residents'

Chungbuk Governor Kim Young-hwan stated: "This agreement is a locally customized medical cooperation model in which medical institutions, local governments, fire departments, and economic organizations participate together." He added: "We will strengthen the emergency and cerebrovascular disease treatment system in the northern region of Chungbuk step by step so that residents can receive treatment with peace of mind."

Reporter: Lee Woo-hyun