Core Insights - The Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital's Wangjiangshan District expansion project officially commenced on October 31, focusing on rehabilitation and geriatric medicine to address the challenges of an aging population [1][2] - The project aims to create a comprehensive service system integrating medical treatment, rehabilitation, nursing, and health care, aligning with the "Healthy China" and "Healthy Zhejiang" strategies [1][2] Project Overview - The expansion includes the construction of a new outpatient and medical technology building, rehabilitation and nursing wards, and underground facilities, covering a total area of 34,588 square meters [1] - The new ward will have 200 beds, and the outpatient building will integrate outpatient services, medical technology, health check-ups, and conference functions [1] Strategic Goals - The project emphasizes innovation in disciplines and service upgrades, with plans to add 18 subspecialties within five years, focusing on cutting-edge areas such as neurological rehabilitation and complex comorbidities in elderly patients [2] - It aims to accelerate the allocation of quality medical resources towards geriatric disease diagnosis and rehabilitation, promoting innovative models that combine medical care and elderly support [2] Community Impact - The initiative is expected to significantly improve the quality of life for the elderly population by enhancing the medical-rehabilitation-nursing-health care chain, benefiting over one million elderly individuals across the province [2]