On 16 December, 2011, U.S. Ambassador to China, Gary Locke, Tianjin Party Secretary Gou Lijun, and Vice-Mayor Zhang Junfang joined Chindex International CEO, Roberta Lipson, in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Tianjin United Family Hospital (TJU). The full-service hospital providing premium personalized care is the first of its kind in Tianjin, and the latest project from Chindex International’s United Family Healthcare (UFH), China’s first and largest foreign-invested hospital network. The ceremony was jointly hosted by UFH and Hexi district, one of fastest growing regions in terms of gross domestic product. Guests of honor included a number of officials from the Tianjin City government, Hexi district, and members of the international business community.
At the ceremony, Ambassador Locke praised United Family Healthcare’s efforts in China. He said the opening of the hospital is the result of a growing partnership between China and the U.S. in expanding the horizons of healthcare. He expressed hope for further cooperation between the two countries, especially in the healthcare industry. Party Secretary Gou Lijun also congratulated UFH for bringing international quality healthcare management and practices to Tianjin, one of China’s most modern cities. He said he was proud of Hexi district for bringing the very best care in the world to its citizens.
TJU is now Tianjin’s premier foreign-operated international-standard hospital., and the opening of the hospital marks a milestone in Tianjin’s development. Chindex invested US $15 million into TJU’s fittings and equipment, and it will offer inpatient and surgical services with two state-of-the-art operating theaters, including an operating room providing the highest air purification standards, and the capability to perform a broad range of surgeries. Outpatient services include Western-style Primary Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Pediatrics, Dental Services, Emergency, and a host of supporting departments such as a top quality laboratory, radiology department, and more. Plans call for additional services to be gradually added throughout next year. The hospital’s outpatient and inpatient services will be offered in Chinese and English. As part of the UFH network, TJU will offer patients direct billing convenience with well-established international insurance companies.
Chindex CEO Roberta Lipson said that UFH would continue to seek new development opportunities in Tianjin in accordance with the hospital’s operating capacity and Tianjin’s economic development. Ms. Lipson expressed that the goal of TJU is to better serve Tianjin’s growing needs and to establish itself as a champion of Tianjin’s globalized service efforts.
