On December 18, 2012, a foundation stone was laid to officially signify the start of construction of Jinjiang Hospital, a new branch of the West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University.
The West China Second University Hospital at Jinjiang District is located at Sanshengxiang, southeast of Chengdu City. It covers an area of 95.9 mu, or 15.8 acre, with 1500 beds in its design and comprises of one building for outpatient department and emergency medicine and medical technology, two for inpatient department, and one for administration and logistic support.
Mr. Chen Xiaohong, vice minister of the Ministry of Health, and Ms. Li Dengju, chairperson of the General Labors’ Union of Sichuan Province delivered speeches at the ceremony.
The construction of the new hospital is to meet the needs of increasing demands of women and children for better health. It has received great concern and support from the government and people from all walks of life.