Huadu Campus Celebrates Its First Anniversary
On December 18th, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital (SYSMH) hosted the "Yixian Practice High-Quality Development Forum alongside the Huadu Campus One-Year Anniversary Meeting" to commemorate the first anniversary of the campus's operation.
The meeting gathered distinguished experts included Professor Fan Jia, Professor Zhou Jian, and Professor Zeng Musheng, all Members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Professor Li Mengfeng, former President of Southern Medical University; and Professor Lv Zhimin, Foreign Member of the Academia European. The event was also attended by Luo Ganzheng, Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group and Chairman of the Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) of Huadu District; Hu Biaofa, Deputy District Governor; Xiao Aimin, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the District Health Bureau; and Ma Xin, General Manager of Guangdong Girdear Fashion R&D Co., Ltd. Professor Song Erwei, Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and President of SYSMH; Yang Jianlin, Party Secretary of SYSMH; along with heads of clinical departments, technical departments, and functional divisions were also present. The meeting was presided by Liu Chao, Vice President of SYSMH and Director of the Huadu Campus Management Committee.
At the meeting venue
In the opening remarks, Professor Song Erwei extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to all the leaders and distinguished guests. He pointed out that as a century-old institution with over 190 years of history, SYSMH has long been constrained by a lack of space. The official opening of the Huadu Campus represents not only a spatial expansion but also a pivotal step in the hospital's development, enabling more people to access high-quality medical care. “Now, standing at this new starting point on its first anniversary, the hospital will actively align itself with the broader regional development strategy, striving to establish the Huadu Campus as a northern Guangzhou medical hub for severe diseases and continuously contributing 'Yixian strength' to regional healthcare and public health,” Professor Song stated.
Professor Song Erwei delivered a welcome speech
Following this, representing the Huadu District Committee and District Government, Luo Ganzheng expressed high respect for the dedication and efforts of all medical workers over the past year. He expressed hope that the campus will further enhance the quality of medical care and service capabilities, truly exemplifying the “golden brand” of Sun Yat-sen University's medical discipline and building its distinctive identity as “a world-class high-level hospital in close proximity to the community.” He added, “in the future, the Huadu District Committee and District Government will continue to support the campus’s development and deepen cooperation with the hospital. Together, we will jointly advance Huadu’s health initiatives and inject stronger momentum into the high-quality growth of the healthcare sector in the northern part of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.”
Luo Ganzheng, Secretary of the Leading Party Members Group and Chairman of the Committee of the CPPCC of Huadu District
Professor Liu Chao presented a report on the first-year achievements of Huadu Campus. He concluded that throughout the year, the campus had steadily enhanced its infrastructure, expanded its medical workforce, and maintained a stable system for outpatient and inpatient care. Both patient visits and admissions have shown consistent growth with healthcare coverage broadening steadily. A number of pioneering technologies and programs have been introduced, achieving several “firsts” in Huadu and northern Guangdong’s medical sector and bridging gaps in regional healthcare. Health education initiatives and free clinics have reached four subdistricts and six towns, benefiting over 10,000 residents. Today, the campus serves as a key healthcare provider in Huadu District and plays a vital role in supporting the hospital’s new “multi-campus expansion” strategy.
Professor Liu Chao presented a review of the Huadu Campus's achievements over its first year of operation.
Yang Jianlin, Party Secretary of SYSMH, expressed appreciation in his closing remarks for the strong support provided by the National Health Commission, provincial and local governments, health administrations, Sun Yat-sen University, partner hospitals, and social contributors including Girdear Fashion R&D Co. Ltd. toward the construction and development of the Huadu Campus. He also sincerely thanked all staff for their political awareness, team leadership, dedication, and resilience. The vigorous development of the Huadu Campus stands as a concrete practice of the hospital’s active efforts to advance the "Healthy China" initiative, expand and decentralize high-quality medical resources, and promote balanced regional healthcare distribution. It vividly reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to the Party and the nation’s development philosophy of "putting people’s health at the center." As the hospital embarks on the journey toward the third centenary goal, it will unite with determination and forge ahead with innovation, striving tirelessly to achieve the vision of transforming from "the earliest" into "the strongest."
Secretary Yang Jianlin delivered the closing speech.
Subsequently, the leaders and guests took part in the tree-planting ceremony for the "Tree of Life" – a kapok tree. Known as the "Hero Tree of the South" and Guangzhou's city flower, the kapok represents resilience and devotion. The planting of the kapok tree in front of the Huadu Campus gate both serves as a symbol resonating with the hospital's commitment to "Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, and Endeavor" and embodies Dr. Sun Yat-sen's ethos of "The World for All". A series of events were also held on campus to mark its first anniversary, such as a Large-scale Free Health Clinic, a Campus Run, a Lawn Music Festival, and a Voluntary Blood Donation Drive.
Large-scale Free Health Clinic
Around-the-Campus Run
Lawn Music Festival
Free Blood Donation Public Welfare Activity
About Huadu Camus
As the first national-tier hospital in Huadu District, the Huadu Campus has strategically focused on oncology, life support centers, metabolic immunology, and other key areas, establishing high-quality medical resources in northern Guangzhou. The campus currently operates 24 clinical departments and 22 inpatient wards, with 43 specialized outpatient clinics in service. To date, it has recorded a cumulative outpatient volume of 259,000 visits, reaching daily peaks of over 2,000 patients. With 814 open beds available, the campus has discharged more than 21,000 inpatients. Its inpatient services extend beyond the local population, attracting patients from across the region, approximately 44.3% of inpatients come from outside Guangzhou.
Huadu Campus celebrates the opening of its first inpatient ward
The campus has introduced Huadu District's first da Vinci surgical robot and linear accelerator, and implemented over 70 new medical techniques. Since its launch, the da Vinci robot has completed 197 surgeries, raising the standard of minimally invasive care and saving lives with precision. Additionally, the campus regularly conducts emergency drills for cardiac arrest, high-risk chest pain, stroke, and trauma. By establishing two-way referral channels with other hospitals in the district, it has strengthened the regional emergency and critical care network, demonstrating the commitment and capability of medical professionals through real action.
Huadu District has introduced its first Da Vinci surgical robotic system
Adhering to a "patient-centered" approach, the Huadu Campus has fully integrated all levels of medical insurance, meeting the reimbursement needs of over 90% of patients. The outpatient environment has been continuously upgraded through the introduction of a centralized appointment system for examinations and multi-channel self-service options. Furthermore, the campus actively meets its social responsibilities by reaching out to communities, schools, companies, and institutions across all four subdistricts and six towns in Huadu District. It has organized 68 free clinics and health talks, serving more than 10,000 people and bringing healthcare services directly to the community. Together with a charity foundation, the campus set up the "Little Yi Refueling Station" to support child patients with both medical and daily needs. Additionally, partnering with Xinya Subdistrict and the Huadu District Blood Center, a dedicated blood donation cabin was set up to support mutual aid.
Unveiled the "Little Yi Refueling Station" Pediatric Care Home.
The campus has also integrated into regional development. It has expanded partnerships with local communities to jointly improve the healthcare environment and worked with enterprises and institutions to build a safer hospital and enhance the regional health security network. Guided by various units and through exchanges with peers, it has held high-level academic forums, boosting its brand influence and collectively mapping out new progress.
The Guangdong Health Commission working group conducted a survey on the development of air emergency medical rescue services.
