Xuanwu Hospital
| Xuanwu Hospital (Chinese: 宣武医院) | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Xuanwu Hospital East Gate (November 2020) | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | No. 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China |
| Coordinates | 39°53′27″N 116°21′23″E / 39.890706°N 116.356409°E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | General hospital |
| Capital Medical University | |
| Services | |
| Beds | 2,800 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1958 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in China |
Xuanwu Hospital, or "Beijing Xuanwu Hospital", full name "Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University", is the First Clinical Medical College of the Capital Medical University in Beijing. Founded in 1958, Xuanwu Hospital has developed into a large general Grade A tertiary hospital featuring neuroscience and geriatrics, responsible for medical treatment, education and research. Xuanwu Hospital was one of the medical bases to introduce neurology to China.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]In 1958, the “Beijing Xuanwu District Hospital” was founded in Beijing. It was one of the earliest bases for neuroscience in China. [4][1][2]
In 1960, Xuanwu Hospital established China's first research institution for neurosurgery: the Beijing Neurosurgical Institute.[2]
In 1985, the Beijing Geriatric Medical Research Center (or Beijing Institute of Geriatric Medicine) was established in Xuanwu Hospital. It was the first geriatric medicine research institution in China.[2]
In November 2004, Xuanwu Hospital and the Germany International Neuroscience Institute jointly established the China International Neuroscience Institute (CHINA-INI).[2]
In 2008, Xuanwu was a designated medical service hospital for the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games.[2]
In 2016, the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases was established in Xuanwu Hospital.[6][1]
In July 2021, the First Hospital of Hebei Medical University added "Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University Hebei Hospital" as its secondary name.[7]
In 2022, XuanWu Hospital became a “National Medical Center Construction Project Unit”.[4]
In October, 2023, a clinical team of Xuanwu Hospital put a wireless processor into the skull of a paralyzed patient, resulting in his motor skills well recovered, including the ability to drink a bottle of water.[8][9]
In April 2026, Xuanwu Hospital launched China's first AI full-process management platform for Parkinson's disease. Patients can interact with AI doctors via their mobile phones.[10]
Current situation
[edit]Xuanwu Hospital is a general Grade A tertiary hospital with a focus on neuroscience and geriatrics, featuring the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It houses the National Center for Neurological Diseases, China International Neuroscience Institute, and the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases.[6][1][11]
The hospital covers an area of 380,000 square meters with more than 2,800 patient beds. There are 3,500 employees serving 2.6 million outpatient visits and performing more than 30,000 surgeries annually.[4][11]
The hospital trains more than 2,000 medical students and resident physicians each year.[6][1]
Xuanwu Hospital published 48 papers listed in Nature Index for the Time frame of 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025, ranking 242nd globally and 99th in China in healthcare.[5]
In addition to the main campus in Xicheng District, there are branches in Xiong'an New Area,[12] Hebei Province,[7] and Inner Mongolia[13]
Hospital address: No. 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District (formerly Xuanwu District), Beijing.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Li Ran, ed. (2022-05-17). "首都医科大学宣武医院 (Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University)". Guangming Daily (in Chinese).
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "首都医科大学宣武医院介绍 (Introduction to Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University)" (in Chinese). Beijing Rehabilitation Medical Association. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- 1 2 "International Medical Department (IMD), Xuanwu Hospital Capital Medical University". The People's Government of Beijing Municipality. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- 1 2 3 4 "Beijing Xuanwu Hospital". China Medical Tourism Biz. 2025-09-05.
- 1 2 "Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, 首都医科大学 宣武医院, China, Time frame: 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025". Nature Index. Springer Nature. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- 1 2 3 "医院简介 (Hospital Introduction)" (in Chinese). Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
- 1 2 "国家区域医疗中心"首都医科大学宣武医院河北医院"落户河北医大一院 (The National Regional Medical Center "Xuanwu Hospital of Capital Medical University (Hebei Branch)" has been established at the First Affiliated Hospital of Hebei Medical University)" (in Chinese). People's Daily Online. 2021-07-23. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ↑ Wang Xiaoyu (2024-02-05). "Paralyzed patient regains motor skills with implant". China Daily.
- ↑ "China Focus: Chinese brain implant helps paralyzed man recover motor skills". Xinhua News. 2024-01-31.
- ↑ Dai Xuan (2026-04-13). "国内首个帕金森病AI全程管理平台发布 (China's first AI-powered full-process management platform for Parkinson's disease was launched)". Beijing News (in Chinese).
- 1 2 "首都医科大学宣武医院 (Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University)". DXY. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "雄安宣武医院 (Xiongan Xuanwu Hospital)" (in Chinese). Xuanwu Hospital. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "首都医科大学宣武医院内蒙古医院揭牌 (The Inner Mongolia Hospital of Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, was inaugurated)" (in Chinese). Jintai News. 2024-04-23.