Auntie Liu, returning home laden with goods from the morning market,

Old Man Zhang, walking his farm dog,

Aunt Zhang and Sister Wang, chatting casually,

Boss Li, just stepping out of the noodle shop in his apron…

They, like you who are reading this article, all share the same thought,

That is...

Physical and mental well-being

You just say, right?

Just like a string of digits, without physical and mental well-being as the essential “1,” no matter how many zeros follow, they are all for naught.

So, early on the morning of April 26, they all arrived at the community square in Xiangfang Village, without having made any prior arrangement.

I just want to chat with this group of people about “health.”

Who are these people?

They are a group of white-coated angels from Nanjing Zijin Hospital, a tertiary rehabilitation hospital.

On this day, under the guidance of the Party branch and with coordinated preparations across multiple departments, Nanjing Zijin Hospital held a “Medical Care”–themed health‑checkup event at the community square in Xiangfangcun, Qinhuai District, with the theme “Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine–Based Rehabilitation and Caring for the Physical and Mental Well‑Being of the People.”

Nanjing Zijin Hospital, a specialized rehabilitation hospital located right at the doorstep of Xiangfang Village’s residents, has been actively strengthening its ties with the surrounding communities. By offering services such as medical consultations, physical examinations, and traditional Chinese medicine–based rehabilitation, the hospital aims to enhance public health awareness and promote self-care.

“Aunt Zhang, don’t worry too much about your high blood sugar and blood pressure—your mood, exercise, diet, and proper medication are all very important. Let me offer you a few suggestions…” Deputy Chief Physician Wang Aiping was patiently explaining essential information about blood sugar and blood pressure to ease Aunt Zhang’s growing anxiety.

“Hello, your systolic blood pressure is 117 mmHg and your diastolic blood pressure is 76 mmHg, which are within the normal range. Please rest assured…”

“You mentioned your shoulders and neck have been a bit stiff these past few days? Let me give you a quick check…”

“Haste makes waste; treating chronic illnesses is by no means a matter of overnight results…”

Healthcare professionals dispelled the apprehension of residents who came for consultations with warm greetings, radiant smiles, and thorough explanations.

At the conclusion of this free clinic, two nurse practitioners observed that, despite middle-aged and older adults paying close attention to their blood sugar and blood pressure levels, their understanding of diabetes and hypertension prevention and management remains limited. So, without further ado, our healthcare professionals got straight to the point!

The free‑clinic event, themed “Promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine–Based Rehabilitation and Caring for the Physical and Mental Well‑Being of the Public,” concluded in the afternoon. Local residents, especially seniors, expressed that they greatly appreciate these informal community gatherings and hope to see more such thoughtful services and activities right at their doorsteps. Moving forward, in line with the development of the Party‑building brand “Yi Xin Yi Yi,” Nanjing Zijin Hospital will continue to expand and refine its free‑clinic initiatives, striving to serve as a trusted guide and a helpful health advocate for the physical and mental well‑being of neighborhood residents.