What does the medical sub-center mean?

Medical sub-centers refer to medical institutions established in cities, towns and other regions, and their service scope is mainly for local residents. These institutions are usually established by the government or social organizations to provide basic medical services. Compared with large hospitals, medical sub-centers are limited in service content, technical level and medical equipment, but they can meet the basic medical needs of local residents and are an important part of improving the primary medical system.

Medical sub-centers also play an important role in disease prevention, public health and health education. They can help residents prevent and control the spread of diseases through regular physical examination and vaccination. In addition, medical sub-centers can also carry out some health education activities, such as health lectures and nutrition guidance, to improve residents' health literacy.

However, there are still some problems in the construction of medical sub-centers at present. Due to limited conditions, some medical sub-centers lack professional doctors and high-quality medical equipment, which is difficult to meet the health needs of residents. Therefore, we need to take effective measures to increase investment in medical sub-centers, build a high-quality service network, and provide more comprehensive and convenient medical services. Only in this way can we truly improve the primary health care system and protect the health rights and interests of residents.