About Us
History of the VHS Daejeon Hospital
About VHS Daejeon Hospital
- Provides nearby medical services to veterans in the Chungcheong region, completing the nationwide veterans medical network.
- Operates a specialized long-term care facility to treat chronic diseases among aging veterans.
- Contributes to improving public health for local residents.
- 2021 – Present
- May 2024Expanded integrated nursing care service beds (from 85 to 120).
- Dec 2023Introduced an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripter and opened a dedicated treatment room.
- Aug 2023Completed remodeling of the main building.
- Jun 2023Opened the Rehabilitation Center and nationally designated negative-pressure isolation rooms.
- May 2022Expanded the Medical Support Wing and remodeled the Dental Center.
- Aug 2021Expanded and reopened the CT Imaging Room.
- Mar 2021Completed construction and opened the new Funeral Hall.
- 2011 – 2020
- Dec 2018Opened the Hemodialysis Unit.
- Oct 2018Opened the Dental Center.
- Oct 2017Installed negative-pressure isolation rooms (Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, inpatient wards).
- Oct 2017Opened the Integrated Nursing Care Service (Ward 33, 40 beds).
- Jul 2017Obtained second-cycle hospital accreditation.
- Jan 2017Introduced the latest 3.0T MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) system.
- Nov 2016Implemented a patient navigation system to reduce hospital stay time.
- Jul 2015Designated as a specialized hospice and palliative care institution (Hospice Assistant Program introduced in 2016).
- Feb 2015Opened the Cardiovascular Center.
- Oct 2014Expanded the Main Building and opened Ward 33.
- Jul 2013Obtained hospital accreditation (Ranked No. 1 nationwide; awarded by the Minister of Health and Welfare).
- Dec 2011Installed and began operation of an additional MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) system.
- 2001 – 2010
- Jun 2010Introduced the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system.
- Sep 2005Completed construction of the Rehabilitation Gymnasium.
- Jun 2004Implemented the PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System).
- Apr 2002Installed and began operation of the MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) system.
- Jan 2001Selected as an exemplary public institution for disabled-access facilities.
- 1991 – 2000
- Nov 2000Signed an industry–academia cooperation agreement with Daejeon Health Institute of Technology.
- Nov 2000Introduced and operated the OCS (Order Communication System).
- Nov 1999Designated as a training institution for interns and residents.
- Mar 1999Signed a cooperation agreement with Chungnam National University Hospital.
- Nov 1997Commenced medical services.
- Oct 1997Opened the hospital with 17 departments and 300 beds.
- Nov 1995Established and operated the Hospital Founding Preparation Committee.
- Jun 1994Held the groundbreaking ceremony for the new hospital building.
Hospital Scale
- Departments
- 26 medical departments
- Bed Capacity
- 380 licensed beds (as of July 1, 2025)
