In recent years, scientific evidence has affirmed the global recognition of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), which has helped many people navigate the challenges of the pandemic and other health issues. To enhance the quality of healthcare, on the morning of January 16, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, dedicated to promoting integrated Chinese and Western medicine, signed a memorandum of understanding with INNO-HEALTH Tech Co., Ltd., a leader in medical technology, to jointly advance TCM-related medical technology.

To provide patients with the safest and most advanced medical services, Director Lin Hsin-Jung of Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital stated that the hospital not only promotes the integration of TCM and Western medicine but also strives to introduce the highest quality medical equipment to Taiwan. At the 2023 Taiwan Medical Technology Expo, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital collaborated with Intelligent Tech, and this further strengthens their interdisciplinary collaboration in medical expertise and technology. This partnership is expected to be a boon for people worldwide and a significant milestone in the development of TCM medical technology.

The initial industry collaboration between Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and INNO-HEALTH Tech will focus on teams led by Deputy Director Ho Tsung-Jung in the TCM Department, Deputy Director Huang Chih-Yang in the Cardiovascular and Mitochondrial Disease Research Center, and Deputy R&D Director Han Hong-Chih in the Innovation and Development Center. They will work on themed industry-academic cooperation projects in clinical and innovative research, ranging from precision medicine to cellular medical science and health-promoting applications. In the future, this collaboration aims to provide the most appropriate medical services to those in need.

With a foundation of scientific and technological evidence, the global community is increasingly recognizing the importance of TCM in health preservation and gaining more trust in it. The collaboration between Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital and INNO-HEALTH Tech will undertake scientific research projects to promote the integration of TCM and modern technology, bringing more innovation and possibilities to the interdisciplinary fusion of TCM and medical technology. Ultimately, these advancements will return to the essence of healthcare being "people-centered," benefiting more individuals in need and advancing towards the goal of a healthy and joyful life.