Aug 31, 2020|
JD Health: Building the “Wuhou Model” to Redefine Healthcare Services
by Vivian Yang
On August 27th, cThe program is a “7 in 1” model under which the seven areas of clinical, research, teaching, industrial, health management, rehabilitation and elderly care services, and international cooperation will be built up together.
The cooperation launch ceremony in Beijing was attended by leaders of Wuhou district, and Yuan Yi, vice president of JD Health, and Liu Mingyan, general manager of JD Health’s Healthy City Program.
Based on the cooperation between Wuhou government and JD Health, healthcare infrastructure will be created to establish a “Healthy Wuhou Model”, such as a comprehensive healthcare service platform offering modules of health services, products, payment systems and more. Local residents can enjoy a health management service package updated with JD’s “family doctor’ service products, which is also part of the overall cooperation. In particular, through JD’s Health platform, children, pregnant women, elderly people, diabetes patients and people with sleep disorders will have convenient access to dedicated home care services, medicine online shopping and delivery services, specialized medical consultancies and treatment from top medical experts across the country, just to name a few.
On the industry side, the two parties will work together to build internet hospitals, a health big data research institute, a data center for chronic disease management, an industry alliance for digital health management services, digitalized community health service centers and more. These programs are expected to stimulate technological innovation and industrial competitiveness for this region.
Wuhou is one of the central districts of Chengdu, with an area of 75.36 square kilometers and a population of 1.38 million. It is a high-tech centralized zone in China’s central and west region and plays an important role in driving this area’s economic and social development. Meanwhile, Wuhou is also the most concentrated area of medical and health resources in Chengdu. It is home to West China Hospital of Sichuan University, the best hospital in West China. Under China’s “Healthy China 2030” initiative, Wuhou is poised to pioneer the development of high-quality healthcare services.
Mar 15, 2024|
JD Health Enhances Eldercare Services with Key Partnerships at Beijing Conference
On March 12th, JD Health held its fourth annual Partner Conference, coinciding with the Eldercare Consumption Summit in Beijing. The event attracted over 400 attendees, including eldercare specialists and industry representatives, and focused on developing a healthcare system that is both inclusive and adaptable, catering specifically to the dynamic needs of China’s aging population.
During the summit, JD Health established partnership agreements with ten industry-leading brands, including 3M, Cofoe, Yuwell, Haier, Innuovo, ITD GmbH, LePu Medical, Mateside, Omron, and Sonova. The partnerships also marked the establishment of the “Eldercare Brand Alliance,” dedicated to propelling innovation in eldercare services and products, ultimately improving the quality of life for senior citizens through collective efforts.
Jin Enlin, CEO of JD Health, highlighted the company’s commitment to leveraging collaborative resources to scale, standardize, and strengthen recognizable brands within the burgeoning silver economy. This strategic approach is poised to deliver unparalleled care and support to the elderly.
As China’s premier online health platform, JD Health offers a diverse range of over 30,000 brands and numerous subcategories in eldercare. Its expansive offerings cover various needs, from mobility aids to in-home care solutions, emphasizing a professional and user-centric ecosystem for eldercare products and services.
In January, JD Health launched a dedicated eldercare channel to provide a wide selection of products and services specifically designed for the elderly. The channel facilitates everything from the installation of nursing beds and at-home hearing aid services to 24/7 specialized online customer support, aiming to close the gap between professional healthcare services and the elderly community.
JD Health has also effectively integrated its online and offline services to establish a comprehensive eldercare service system. This includes setting up hearing centers and offering services such as medical escorting and quick home check-ups, enhancing the overall accessibility of eldercare.
With nearly 300 million people aged 60 and above, China’s silver economy is expanding rapidly. JD Health remains dedicated to serving this demographic, continuously working to improve the quality of life for senior citizens nationwide.
Jan 31, 2024|
JD Health Launches Comprehensive Elderly Care Channel, Delivering Online Health Solutions for China’s Aging Population
JD Health has recently unveiled an elderly care channel on its app, aiming to establish a comprehensive platform catering to various healthcare needs for China’s aging population. This initiative is integral to JD Health’s goal of becoming the first portal for online health consumption.
The specialized channel is designed to offer a broad range of services, addressing eight critical aspects of elderly care. These include health monitoring equipment, daily living and nursing, assistance products for mobility and personal care, physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine treatments, smart technology products tailored for the elderly, nutritional supplements and foods, medications for chronic illnesses, and home-visiting nursing care. This comprehensive approach reflects JD Health’s commitment to meeting the multifaceted needs of the elderly community.
A cornerstone of this initiative is the integration of JD Health’s “Family Doctor” program within the elderly care channel. This innovative program offers 24/7 health consultations, year-round health monitoring, and personalized advice for managing health and wellness.
JD Health has gone a step further to ensure usability and accessibility for senior citizens by offering services such as doorstep installation of nursing beds and hearing aid fittings, ensuring that the challenges often faced by the elderly in using these products are comprehensively addressed.
The launch of the elderly care channel coincides with the approaching Chinese New Year, a time when tradition encourages showing respect and love to parents and the elderly.
In response to JD’s recent initiative promoting the distribution of essential goods to underprivileged areas, Xiao Le, a Gen Z user of JD’s app expressed a wish in JD’s app to provide respiratory relief products to a nursing home on the outskirts of Beijing, a place where she had volunteered previously. JD Health promptly teamed up with brands and charity organizations, donating over 1,000 pieces of nebulizers, oxygen concentrators, ventilators, blood pressure monitors, blood oximeters, heating patches, “JD Family Doctor” smart speakers, and other health supplies, as well as mobile phones for the elderly at the nursing home.
According to 2022 statistics from China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, the country’s population aged 60 and above has reached 280 million, with 90% of the elderly preferring home care. This represents a significant opportunity within the silver economy, one that JD Health is strategically positioned to lead and serve.
JD Signs Partnership with Zhongshan to Build Home Appliance Demo Base
