Hallym University Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital

Amid growing concerns over the rapidly spreading H1N1 flu virus in the community, the number of patients visiting Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital is increasing. Kangnam organized lectures to alert its employees to measures to prevent the influenza A and guidelines on infection management on August 28 and September 2, 2009.

Dr. Jacob Lee, assistant professor of infectious diseases, lectured on "The latest developments of H1N1 flu, instructions at work, and a manual to deal with suspected cases," emphasizing employee safety. "I hope this helps all staff overcome fears of the flu virus and raise the awareness of flu prevention this time," he added.

By Younghee Han, Int'l Operations Team, HUMC (symposium@hallym.or.kr)