In the run-up to the traditional Chongyang Festival, in order to promote the spirit of respecting the elderly and care for their physical and mental health, the Health Management Branch of the China Geriatrics Society held two "Warmth in the Golden Autumn, Health Protection" themed "Party Building + Free Medical Consultation" public welfare activities in Hangzhou, using practical actions to convey social care to the elderly group.

On the afternoon of October 28th, the Jinqiu Qiantang Elderly Apartment in Hangzhou was filled with warmth. Under the leadership of Liu Zhong, vice president of the Health Management Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and director of the Health Management Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, medical staff arrived at the free medical consultation site early and quickly set up the free medical consultation area to provide free medical consultation services for the elderly in the apartment who have difficulty moving around and seeking medical treatment outside. The elderly queued up in an orderly manner and consulted one after another about problems such as hypertension, diabetes, joint pain, insomnia and memory loss. Doctors listened patiently, conducted thorough physical examinations, and provided personalized treatment suggestions based on their past medical histories, bringing professional health services to the elderly.

On the afternoon of October 29th, the expert team of the Health Management Branch and the medical staff of Xiaoying Street Community Health Service Center provided free medical consultation services for the surrounding residents in Xiaoying Park. At the free medical consultation site, residents came in an endless stream to seek advice. Doctors patiently popularized knowledge about the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes to the residents. Personalized health advice is provided for each resident based on their specific circumstances, including dietary combinations, exercise plans and medication guidance, etc. Many residents expressed that this "door-to-door medical service" is very considerate. They can receive professional and detailed health guidance without queuing at the hospital, truly feeling the care of society for the elderly.

This Chongyang Festival public welfare activity is a concrete practice of the Health Management Branch of the China Geriatrics Society to go deep into the grassroots and serve the people. The free medical consultation event not only provided convenient and high-quality medical services for the elderly, but more importantly, it conveyed the respect and care of society for the elderly group. The two free medical consultations jointly interpreted the same theme - to safeguard the health and well-being of the elderly with professionalism and love.

In the future, the Health Management Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society will continue to promote the downward flow of high-quality medical resources, constantly innovate service forms, expand service scopes, and bring more high-quality health services to the people. Meanwhile, the branch will also continue to pay attention to the health needs of the elderly, deepen elderly health management services, and advocate that the whole society pay attention to the health of the elderly. Respecting and caring for the elderly is not only about the Chongyang Festival, but every day!