From April 25th to 26th, 2026, the 2026 Academic Conference of the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the 2026 Academic Conference and Public Welfare Free Clinic Activity of the Internal Medicine Professional Committee of Xinjiang Medical Association were successfully held in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. This conference is jointly organized by the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the Xinjiang Medical Association, and co-hosted by the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University and the Internal Medicine Professional Committee of the Xinjiang Medical Association.

The conference, with the special education on "Establishing and Practicing the Correct View of Political Achievements" as its main thread, closely revolved around the two core topics of "High-Quality Development of Medical and Elderly Care Integration" and "healthy aging", gathering over a hundred experts and representatives from medical institutions, elderly care service institutions, universities and research institutes across the country to conduct high-level academic discussions and practical exchanges.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Professor Ma Xiang, deputy director of the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and chief physician of the Cardiovascular Disease Center of the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. Yang Xinling, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Xinjiang Medical University, Professor Ge Rili, Director of the Plateau Medicine Research Center of Qinghai University, and Abra Jiang, Deputy Secretary and Director of the Autonomous Region Medical Guidance Center. Kuerban congratulated on the convening of the conference and put forward work expectations for deepening regional internal medicine diagnosis and treatment collaboration, promoting high-quality development of medical and elderly care integration, and consolidating the construction of the elderly health service system.

Professor Lin Feng, the director of the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the China Geriatrics Society, pointed out in his speech that at present, it is a crucial period for the comprehensive and in-depth implementation of the country's "15th Five-Year Plan". Implementing the national strategy of actively responding to population aging and building an elderly-friendly society are important responsibilities and historical missions shouldered by social organizations. He emphasized that this meeting closely adheres to the work orientation of establishing and practicing a correct view of political achievements, upholds the development main line centered on people's health, delves deeply into the integrated development of academic exchanges in geriatric medicine and grassroots health care services, effectively implements measures for ensuring people's livelihood, and precisely benefits the vast number of elderly people with policy care.

During the academic report session, Professor Sun Zhijun, the incoming chairperson of the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, and Professor Ma Xiang from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University jointly served as the academic hosts. Professor Yang Tingshu, Honorary Director of the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Director Lin Feng, Director of the Hainan Hospital of the General Hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Professor Pan Aihong, Vice President of the First People's Hospital of Hefei, and Professor Luo Li from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Renowned experts from the First Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, including Associate Chief Physician Tang Li and Associate Chief Physician Ma Yongfu from the Department of Thoracic Surgery, respectively delivered speeches on "Interpretation of Medical Connection Service Standards for Medical and Elderly Care Institutions", "Step-based Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Elderly", "Clinical Application of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment", "Rheumatology, Immunology and Cardiology", "Maintenance of Kidney Health and Chronic Disease Management for the Elderly in Medical and Elderly Care Institutions", and "Lung Academic reports were given on topics such as "Strategies for Integrating Medical Care and Elderly Care during the Perioperative Period of Nodules". Based on clinical practice and the current state of industry development, experts have provided theoretical support and practical path guidance for the standardized development and service capacity improvement of the medical and elderly care integration field from a professional perspective. The conference effectively promoted the improvement of elderly health service capabilities and multi-disciplinary clinical diagnosis and treatment levels in Xinjiang region, contributing professional strength to the construction of "Healthy Xinjiang" and "Healthy China".

On the morning of April 26th, the Medical and Elderly Care Integration Promotion Committee of the China Geriatrics Society organized a multi-disciplinary expert team to visit the First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University to carry out a public welfare activity of "Party Building Leadership, Medical Care by Your Side", which combines Party building and science popularization for free medical consultation. We offer free specialized health science popularization, individualized medication guidance and chronic disease consultation services in fields such as cardiology, orthopedics, nephrology, thoracic surgery and chronic disease health management to the elderly. We promote the allocation of high-quality medical resources to the grassroots level and demonstrate the effectiveness of Party building in the medical industry for the benefit of the people through practical actions and responsibilities.

This conference successfully established a high-level platform for academic exchanges and collaborative medical and elderly care practices. It not only strengthened the integration of multiple disciplines but also demonstrated the responsibility and commitment of the medical industry to serving the grassroots and safeguarding people's livelihood. The representatives attending the meeting unanimously expressed that they would take this conference as an opportunity to adhere to the original aspiration of medical practitioners, deepen academic cooperation, and bravely shoulder the mission of public welfare. They will work together to improve the quality and efficiency of integrated medical and elderly care services and continuously enhance the health and well-being of the elderly.