Thanks to technology transfer, healthcare in My Tu has transformed.

SKĐS - Amidst the intricate network of canals in the Mekong Delta, the My Tu Regional Medical Center in Can Tho City is undergoing a transformation thanks to technology transferred from higher-level facilities. From diagnosis to treatment, these medical advancements have helped people feel secure receiving medical care near their homes, reducing the need for treatment far away.

Learn from higher-level healthcare facilities to "keep patients close to home."

The My Tu Regional Health Center in Can Tho City is located in a low-lying area, and during the rainy season, water from upstream causes traffic disruptions in many places. The health center has to handle both regular medical examinations and treatment while also operating during periods of hospital renovation and repair. However, these difficulties have never discouraged the medical staff here.

People come to My Tu Regional Health Center for examination and treatment.

In the first nine months of 2025, the center received over 75,000 outpatient visits and nearly 10,300 inpatient visits, figures showing that people are beginning to trust the primary healthcare system again. Notably, hospitalizations accounted for 13.7% of total visits, indicating that patients are no longer seeking referrals to higher-level facilities from the outset as in previous years.

To retain patients, the core factor is not facilities, but professional expertise. And My Tu Regional Health Center has persistently cultivated that every day.

In the Mekong Delta, the story of "going to the city for medical treatment" seems to have become commonplace. My Tu wants to change that. And they started by investing heavily in professional training.

Three doctors are currently pursuing specialist training (Level I), and six doctors are pursuing further studies at the university level in general medicine. During this time, dozens of doctors and technicians were also sent to attend short-term courses in ultrasound, electrocardiography, advanced emergency care, X-ray, etc. These hands-on training courses at Cho Ray Hospital, Can Tho Central General Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, and other institutions helped the medical staff not only learn how to perform the tasks but also how to perform them correctly and safely.

Thanks to this, many techniques that previously required referral to other hospitals can now be performed at the My Tu Regional Health Center. The total number of paraclinical services increased by more than 25,000 compared to the same period, reflecting a significant expansion of diagnostic capacity. "When people see that we have mastered the techniques, they feel confident staying here for treatment. The fact that each patient does not need to be referred to another hospital is a success for the entire team," said Dr. Duong Minh Tri, Director of the My Tu Regional Health Center.

Along with professional development, My Tu Regional Health Center places special emphasis on improving service quality standards. The Drug and Treatment Council holds regular monthly case history meetings; thematic workshops on disease patterns are organized periodically to update treatment protocols for doctors.

The My Tu Regional Health Center is undergoing a transformation thanks to a series of techniques transferred from higher-level facilities. From diagnosis to treatment, medical advancements have helped people feel confident in receiving medical care right in their hometown, eliminating the burden of traveling long distances.

In the wards, nurses receive retraining in caregiving skills, each responsible for monitoring a specific patient, ensuring adherence to the 10 standard nursing techniques. As a result, there have been no complaints from patients regarding service attitude or professional errors in the past nine months.

In 2024, the unit had 48 recognized initiatives and 2 research projects, a number far exceeding the average at the district level. Each study was linked to practical applications: safe injection practices in clinical departments, evaluation of disinfection and sterilization practices, etc. These initiatives, though small, are the foundation that helps My Tu move closer to becoming a modern medical center.

While outpatient visits decreased significantly in 2023 due to the impact of COVID-19, these numbers gradually increased again in 2025. Some communes saw a decrease in visits due to population changes, but overall, the demand for treatment in My Tu is recovering. In particular, the Infectious Diseases Department recorded a strong increase with over 6,100 inpatients.

Clinical diagnostic systems such as bone density scanners, ultrasound machines, and X-ray machines are being utilized more effectively, and laboratory tests are becoming increasingly diverse, saving patients time. Thanks to proactively stockpiling sufficient chemicals, vaccines, and equipment, disease prevention efforts in the area are also ensured to be safe.

Alongside professional expertise, the My Tu Regional Health Center always prioritizes improving medical ethics and service attitude. Two training courses on communication skills for 100 staff members have significantly changed how healthcare workers interact with the public. A code of conduct has been widely implemented, linked to surprise inspections and year-end evaluations. "Two minutes of gentle explanation is more valuable than ten minutes of technical work. Patients come here not just for treatment, they need reassurance," shared a head nurse.

Main objective: To become a satellite hospital of a higher-level specialized hospital.

From a medical center primarily focused on basic care, the My Tu Regional Medical Center is aiming to master many advanced techniques, especially in the fields of Oncology, Surgery, and Obstetrics, and will become a satellite hospital of the Can Tho City Oncology Hospital. Dr. Duong Minh Tri, Director of the My Tu Regional Medical Center, said: "After implementing a two-tiered local government system and becoming a type 2 autonomous medical unit, we faced numerous difficulties, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, overcoming these challenges, the center's staff are striving every day to change and gradually meet the healthcare needs of the local people. The center is researching a plan to become a satellite unit of the Can Tho City Oncology Hospital to share the burden in treating cancer patients in the city."

The efforts of healthcare workers are gradually building trust among the people. Photo: Provided by the Health Center.

The My Tu Regional Medical Center in Can Tho City is undergoing a transformation thanks to a series of techniques transferred from higher-level facilities. From diagnosis to treatment, these medical advancements have helped people feel confident in receiving medical care right in their hometown, eliminating the burden of traveling long distances.

Strengthening guidance and receiving technical support from higher levels has helped healthcare workers at the Center confidently implement many new services. This is not just about transferring technology, but also about elevating healthcare in the riverine region.

The changes at My Tu Regional Health Center are not a sudden breakthrough, but rather the result of years of quiet effort: each training course, each technique mastered, has built trust among patients.

And their greatest achievement was maintaining the people's trust, letting the people in the canal areas know that: "Getting medical checkups near home is still good and still safe."

Source: https://suckhoedoisong.vn/nho-chuyen-giao-ky-thuat-giup-y-te-my-tu-doi-thay-169251119151010705.htm