中新网长春12月5日电 (记者 郭佳)位于长春市净月大街旁的吉林心脏病医院外观并不起眼，没有豪华的 大厅，也没有炫目的广告，院长黄海甚至没有一间像样的办公室。但就是这家医院发起的"吉心工程"， 让3万余名贫困心脏病患者获得免费救治。 "我们做的不仅是一所医院的事，而是在探索一种无偿救助的机制。"黄海常说。 10月17日，吉林长春，黄海(左三)与外国医生交流。张瑶 摄 从"生命之光"到"吉心工程" 时间回到2004年，吉林心脏病医院刚刚成立。当时，中国心脏病患者为数众多，农村地区"治病难、治 病贵"的问题尤为突出。黄海意识到，如果医疗完全按照市场逻辑运转，许多贫困患者将永远无力负担 治疗费用。 2005年，他与吉林省慈善总会合作，启动了"生命之光"项目——医院减免部分费用，慈善机构承担一部 分，患者只需8000元即可接受手术。这一模式在经济欠发达地区迅速推广。到2014年，项目升级为"吉 心工程"，救助范围从儿童扩大到所有贫困心脏病患者，彻底实行全免费手术。 为了让患者得到高质量的治疗，2013年以来，黄海引进数十位欧美心脏外科专家全职加盟。目前，医院 的冠脉分叉病变改良技术已被纳入欧洲心脏病学会(ESC)推荐 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant contributions of Dr. Francesco Lavaro, an Italian cardiologist, who has been working in Jilin Heart Hospital for ten years, providing free surgeries to impoverished patients through the "Jixin Project" [1][2] - The success of the "Jixin Project" has allowed over 30,000 patients to receive treatment, showcasing the unique vitality of the Chinese healthcare system [1][2] - Dr. Lavaro aims to replicate the "Jixin Project" model in Italy, promoting a public healthcare system focused on helping the underprivileged [1] Summary by Sections Dr. Lavaro's Journey - Dr. Lavaro initially planned to stay in China for only one year but chose to remain due to the high demand for medical care among patients [1] - He has invited several Italian colleagues to join him in China, forming a crucial medical team at the hospital [1] Jixin Project - The "Jixin Project" is a charitable initiative aimed at providing free heart disease treatment to impoverished patients, with Jilin Heart Hospital as a designated facility [1] - The project has successfully treated over 30,000 patients, reflecting the collaborative efforts of the government and medical professionals in China [1][2] Medical Achievements - Jilin Heart Hospital boasts a surgical mortality rate of less than 0.2%, significantly lower than the international average, attributed to a responsible team structure and the relatively young patient demographic [2] - Dr. Lavaro received the Chinese Government Friendship Award, the highest honor for foreign experts in China, recognizing his contributions [2] Future Aspirations - Dr. Lavaro plans to continue his work at Jilin Heart Hospital for the coming years and hopes to establish a similar healthcare model in Italy [1][2] - He expresses a deep connection to Changchun, describing it as a second home and indicating a strong emotional bond with the local community [2]