novelaction Chapter 116 New Beginning
Chapter 116 New Beginning
The number of patients she sees every day hits new highs, and it seems that there are always so many illnesses waiting for her to cure. Looking at the crowded hall, Chen Fang finally came up with a bold idea: to open a branch clinic to expand her service scope.
One evening, Chen Fang returned home from the clinic. The flickering candlelight in the house illuminated her thoughts. Her husband Li Ming was repairing tools nearby. Seeing Chen Fang deep in thought, he asked with concern, "Fang'er, what's wrong with you? You seem to be worried lately?"
"Brother Ming, I have an idea." Chen Fang raised her head and looked at him, with a hint of expectation and determination in her eyes. "I want to open a branch clinic to bring my medical skills and services to more patients."
Li Ming was stunned, stopped using the tools in his hands, looked directly at his wife, and thought about what she said. "Opening a branch clinic? This is no small matter. We need to consider many factors, such as location, funding, and even the supply of medicinal materials."
"I know that all this requires planning. But I don't want so many people to have their treatment delayed while waiting." Chen Fang nodded firmly, her eyes revealing courage, "I am willing to work hard for this."
"If you have made up your mind, I will fully support you." Li Ming hesitated a little, but was soon infected by his wife's determination, and his tone showed a hint of appreciation and pride. He put down the tools in his hands and held her hand, "We can go to the village together to investigate and find a suitable place."
Chen Fang smiled slightly and nodded gratefully, "With you by my side, I feel more confident."
The next morning, Chen Fang and Li Ming began their investigation. They walked through the village, asking for possible locations to set up branch clinics. The sun was shining brightly as they walked through fields and streams, hearing birds chirping, as if cheering on their plan.
"There's an abandoned grocery store over there. I heard that no one has used it for several years." Li Ming pointed to a building in front of him, frowning slightly.
"Let's go and take a look." Chen Fang responded decisively.
They approached the grocery store, and the dusty door frame and peeling signboard showed that it was once prosperous. Pushing open the creaking door, the furnishings inside were still visible, but they had long lost their former vitality.
"This place... is a bit run-down." Li Ming looked around the house and frowned, saying, "It will take a lot of effort to fix it up."
"Yes, but I believe that as long as we work hard, we can make it better." Chen Fang was full of confidence, with a gleam in her eyes. "There are already many villagers nearby who need treatment. If we can open a branch clinic here, it will definitely benefit more patients."
As soon as he finished speaking, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Doctor Chen, what are you doing here?" It was Uncle Zhang, a fellow villager who came to seek medical treatment.
"Uncle Zhang, we are investigating this place and are planning to open a branch clinic." Chen Fang responded with a smile, "This way we can provide help to more people."
Uncle Zhang was overjoyed and praised repeatedly: "That's great! I heard that you are an excellent doctor. If you open a new clinic, it will definitely attract more people to come for treatment!"
During the conversation, Chen Fang and Li Ming became more confident. After returning home, Chen Fang could not wait to start making plans. She used simple tools to draw the layout of the branch clinic on paper and imagined the future space and design. Li Ming watched from the side and gave suggestions from time to time, which helped her to mature her ideas.
"We can set up a waiting area for patients to wait comfortably for their appointments. At the same time, the treatment space should be separated to keep it clean and private," Chen Fang said seriously, her eyes flashing with longing for the future.
"We also need to consider the supply of medicinal materials and medical equipment. We can ask some familiar businessmen." Li Ming added, with an expectant smile on his face.
"Sister Fang, look, I'm swollen here again." Aunt Zhang seemed a little flustered, with worry on her face, "How can I make it heal quickly?"
"Aunt Zhang, don't worry." Chen Fang smiled and said with a gentle look, "Let's take a look at your tongue coating and pulse first, and then prescribe a medicine according to the situation. In fact, daily health care is also very important. Eating light food and getting enough rest can help you recover."
Aunt Zhang nodded, her nervous expression slightly relieved. "I've been eating greasy food these past few days, no wonder this happened."
"Yes, too greasy food can easily add burden to the body. We can discuss the knowledge of dietary conditioning at the next health lecture." Chen Fang had an idea and decided to popularize some health knowledge in the branch clinic.
Soon after, a large poster was posted on the wall of the branch clinic: "Dr. Chen Fang's health lectures will be held every Wednesday afternoon from now on. Villagers are welcome to participate!" Li Ming was responsible for organizing it so that everyone could know the news.
"I will definitely go!" Uncle Li encouraged the young man next to him after seeing the notice, "The doctor in our village is really good. Everyone should learn how to take care of their health."
The day of the lecture finally arrived. The air was filled with the scent of spring, and the sun shone into the newly built branch clinic, bringing warmth to people. All the villagers gathered together early, their faces full of anticipation.
"Thank you all for coming to my health lecture today." Chen Fang stood in front of the simple podium, looking confident and natural. "Today we are going to discuss how to maintain good eating habits and daily exercise."
"Fang'er, many people don't understand some of your suggestions." Li Ming helped and added, "For example, you need to drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits every day. These are simple but important knowledge."
"Yes, absolutely right." Chen Fang said to the minors, "Eat more brightly colored foods. Foods of different colors contain different nutrients and can meet the needs of the body." For groups of different age groups, she tried to convey them in simple and easy-to-understand language so that everyone could understand.
During the lecture, the villagers also actively participated in the discussion.
"Doctor Chen, you said that I should exercise more. Then what can I do when I am over 70 years old?" asked old man Li who was sitting in the corner.
"Old Li, exercise doesn't have to be intense." Chen Fang replied with a smile, "You can choose to walk slowly, practice Tai Chi, etc., and stick to it for half an hour every day. It will help to strengthen your body and keep you in a good mood."
"I want to try it too! I heard that Tai Chi can relax the mind, but I'm just lazy." Another young farmer interjected excitedly.
As the lecture progressed, more and more villagers said they benefited a lot and expressed their opinions. "I think those who have elderly and children at home should learn more about diet matching." "Maybe we can set up an exercise group and do activities together every week."
Chen Fang felt satisfied when she saw the villagers' positive response. "I am very pleased with everyone's enthusiasm," she said earnestly, "I hope everyone can put this knowledge into practice in their lives, not overnight, but with perseverance."
The lecture ended with a heated discussion. The villagers were still not satisfied and gathered around Chen Fang to ask more questions about health. "Doctor Chen, when will you hold another lecture?" Aunt Zhang asked expectantly.
"We will continue to hold it every Wednesday, and hope to see more friends next time!" Chen Fang answered firmly, her eyes full of hope and confidence.
Gradually, the sub-clinic has become not only a place for villagers to seek medical treatment, but also a platform for spreading health knowledge. Chen Fang has won more respect and trust in the village, and she has also felt an incomparable sense of accomplishment and warmth. She knows that all this stems from her persistence in health knowledge and her sincere care for the villagers.