Yongin City announced Tuesday that it is operating non-face-to-face health management services at each of its public health centers in Cheoin-gu, Giheung-gu, and Suji-gu districts through its "Mobile Healthcare" program.
The Mobile Healthcare program uses digital devices such as smartphone applications and activity trackers, allowing specialized personnel at public health centers to provide non-face-to-face health consultations and lifestyle improvement support.
About 200 participants at each public health center receive systematic management services tailored to their individual health conditions for approximately 24 weeks.
Eligible participants are adults aged 19 and older who have one or more health risk factors. Specialized personnel at the public health centers, including nurses, nutritionists, and exercise specialists, provide integrated health management services.
Participants use a mobile app to record their daily health data and receive periodic one-on-one consultations along with support programs for diet, exercise, and lifestyle improvement. They can manage their health status in real time using health management devices such as activity trackers and blood pressure monitors.
The city has been operating the service since April after recruiting participants and conducting preliminary examinations. Through step-by-step management, including health information provision, interim and final examinations, and customized consultations, the program guides participants in improving their lifestyle habits and preventing chronic diseases.
The city also operates a "Visiting Mobile Healthcare" service for office workers and school faculty who find it difficult to visit public health centers. This year, the city plans to visit Myongji University and Doosan Technology Center to support continuous health management without time and location constraints.
"We are focusing on helping modern people, who find it difficult to manage their health, to consistently take care of themselves in their daily lives," a Yongin City official said. "We will continue to provide practical help in improving lifestyle habits and preventing chronic diseases through customized consultations and systematic management."
