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"Burning light to life: Healthcare Guardianship Thematic Exhibition" — Experiencing the Warmth Between Doctors and Patients
This summer of 2025, the National Cheng Kung University Library (NCKU Library) has, for the first time, collaborated with NCKU Hospital to jointly host the "Burning light to life: Healthcare Guardianship Thematic Exhibition and Series of Events", spanning across 2 seasons. With heartfelt gratitude, this event recounts the deep affection for this land, hoping that everyone who visits the exhibition will feel the gentle strength, the power and love of safeguarding life, and the light of hope embodied in medical care.
The "Burning light to life: Healthcare Guardianship Thematic Exhibition and Series of Events" features 3 exhibition venues: the first floor lobby of NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building, the first floor of the NCKU Main Library, and the first floor of the Kun-Yen Medical Library. The opening ceremony took place on the morning of May 16 at the first floor lobby of NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building. Distinguished guests included NCKU Executive Vice President Ching-Chang Lee, NCKU Hospital Superintendent Jing-Wei Lee, Library Director Tzu-Fun Fu, Deputy Director of Tainan Public Health Bureau Bi-Fen Lin, as well as directors from various medical institutions in Tainan, representatives from medical charities and patient organizations. Many outpatients also joined the event.
Executive Vice President Ching-Chang Lee remarked that it is highly meaningful and heartwarming for the library and hospital to jointly host an exhibition centered on medical guardianship. He acknowledged the hard work of doctors and nurses who are committed to protecting public health. The exhibition highlights the dedication of medical professionals who put patients' well-being first and calls on patients to support and appreciate healthcare workers. As Taiwan faces an aging society and low birth rate, healthcare systems must leverage smart healthcare and AI technologies to reduce the workload and stress on medical personnel. However, even with technological advancements, the spirit of humanistic care remains essential for improving doctor-patient relationships.
Superintendent Jing-Wei Lee pointed out that the success of medical services depends on the hard work of many people, often involving untold stories and behind-the-scenes efforts. As a national medical center, NCKU Hospital has long made significant contributions, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing medical assistance during major earthquakes, researching dengue fever, and achieving remarkable treatment outcomes. NCKU Hospital has consistently fulfilled its mission and responded to societal needs.
After the opening ceremony, Deputy Library Director Hsi-Jen Chen introduced the features of the 3 exhibition areas. From May 15 to June 5, a mini pop-up exhibition titled "Burning light to life: Walking Through NCKU" is on display at the hospital lobby, showcasing highlights from the main exhibition at the NCKU Main Library and the Kun-Yen Medical Library Branch. This aims to encourage visitors to explore the NCKU campus and experience the full exhibitions, sharing in the warmth and emotional impact of medical guardianship.
The main exhibition, held at the first floor of the NCKU Main Library from May 15 to October 15, presents the themes of "Charitable Medical Stories × Future of Smart Healthcare × Documentary Photography". "Guardianship" here represents not only protection and companionship but also a carefully connected health care network. This network is built through the collaboration of medical institutions, charitable organizations, patient groups, and care centers.
The exhibition includes:
1. Introductions, patient works, and touching videos from 8 organizations, including: the St.Raphael Opportunity Center, the Luway Opportunity Center, the He-Yuan Social Welfare and Charity Foundation’s Hong-Neng Home, the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, the Tobias Social Welfare Foundation, the Tainan Zeelandia Dementia Association, the Taiwan Epidermolysis Bullosa Association, and the Dr. Rednose (Rednose Care Clown Association).
2. NCKU's ongoing efforts in response to a super-aged society, including plans for Taiwan’s first geriatric hospital and the Shalun Medical Innovation Park, aiming to integrate healthcare, technology, education, and industry to create a health care blueprint focused on elderly care and international medical services.
At the entrance of the main exhibition hall, interactive displays "Ten Lessons of Doctor-Patient Collaboration" and "Medicine: A Science and an Art" have been set up. The LibRE area features selected books and materials from the library’s collection. 2 special films, "Walking the Medical Journey Together" and "Doctor-Patient Partnership: The Future Blueprint of Lifelong Healthcare", present real stories of patients and families, illustrating the life journeys connected through the NCKU medical system and its heartfelt commitment to societal needs. Both films are played continuously at the exhibition.
The first floor of the Kun-Yen Medical Library hosts a special exhibition titled "Local Healthcare, the Warmth of Care: From Fucheng Han Clinic to NCKU Medical School", running until November 30. This exhibition reviews the doctor-patient relationships and community involvement of early private practitioners, recounting medical stories from different eras. In addition to the exhibition, the library has carefully planned a series of themed lectures, film screenings, new book launches, and workshops. For more information, please visit the NCKU Library website.
The "Burning light to life: Healthcare Guardianship Thematic Exhibition and Series of Events" features 3 exhibition venues: the first floor lobby of NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building, the first floor of the NCKU Main Library, and the first floor of the Kun-Yen Medical Library. The opening ceremony took place on the morning of May 16 at the first floor lobby of NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building. Distinguished guests included NCKU Executive Vice President Ching-Chang Lee, NCKU Hospital Superintendent Jing-Wei Lee, Library Director Tzu-Fun Fu, Deputy Director of Tainan Public Health Bureau Bi-Fen Lin, as well as directors from various medical institutions in Tainan, representatives from medical charities and patient organizations. Many outpatients also joined the event.
Executive Vice President Ching-Chang Lee remarked that it is highly meaningful and heartwarming for the library and hospital to jointly host an exhibition centered on medical guardianship. He acknowledged the hard work of doctors and nurses who are committed to protecting public health. The exhibition highlights the dedication of medical professionals who put patients' well-being first and calls on patients to support and appreciate healthcare workers. As Taiwan faces an aging society and low birth rate, healthcare systems must leverage smart healthcare and AI technologies to reduce the workload and stress on medical personnel. However, even with technological advancements, the spirit of humanistic care remains essential for improving doctor-patient relationships.
Superintendent Jing-Wei Lee pointed out that the success of medical services depends on the hard work of many people, often involving untold stories and behind-the-scenes efforts. As a national medical center, NCKU Hospital has long made significant contributions, including during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing medical assistance during major earthquakes, researching dengue fever, and achieving remarkable treatment outcomes. NCKU Hospital has consistently fulfilled its mission and responded to societal needs.
After the opening ceremony, Deputy Library Director Hsi-Jen Chen introduced the features of the 3 exhibition areas. From May 15 to June 5, a mini pop-up exhibition titled "Burning light to life: Walking Through NCKU" is on display at the hospital lobby, showcasing highlights from the main exhibition at the NCKU Main Library and the Kun-Yen Medical Library Branch. This aims to encourage visitors to explore the NCKU campus and experience the full exhibitions, sharing in the warmth and emotional impact of medical guardianship.
The main exhibition, held at the first floor of the NCKU Main Library from May 15 to October 15, presents the themes of "Charitable Medical Stories × Future of Smart Healthcare × Documentary Photography". "Guardianship" here represents not only protection and companionship but also a carefully connected health care network. This network is built through the collaboration of medical institutions, charitable organizations, patient groups, and care centers.
The exhibition includes:
1. Introductions, patient works, and touching videos from 8 organizations, including: the St.Raphael Opportunity Center, the Luway Opportunity Center, the He-Yuan Social Welfare and Charity Foundation’s Hong-Neng Home, the Genesis Social Welfare Foundation, the Tobias Social Welfare Foundation, the Tainan Zeelandia Dementia Association, the Taiwan Epidermolysis Bullosa Association, and the Dr. Rednose (Rednose Care Clown Association).
2. NCKU's ongoing efforts in response to a super-aged society, including plans for Taiwan’s first geriatric hospital and the Shalun Medical Innovation Park, aiming to integrate healthcare, technology, education, and industry to create a health care blueprint focused on elderly care and international medical services.
At the entrance of the main exhibition hall, interactive displays "Ten Lessons of Doctor-Patient Collaboration" and "Medicine: A Science and an Art" have been set up. The LibRE area features selected books and materials from the library’s collection. 2 special films, "Walking the Medical Journey Together" and "Doctor-Patient Partnership: The Future Blueprint of Lifelong Healthcare", present real stories of patients and families, illustrating the life journeys connected through the NCKU medical system and its heartfelt commitment to societal needs. Both films are played continuously at the exhibition.
The first floor of the Kun-Yen Medical Library hosts a special exhibition titled "Local Healthcare, the Warmth of Care: From Fucheng Han Clinic to NCKU Medical School", running until November 30. This exhibition reviews the doctor-patient relationships and community involvement of early private practitioners, recounting medical stories from different eras. In addition to the exhibition, the library has carefully planned a series of themed lectures, film screenings, new book launches, and workshops. For more information, please visit the NCKU Library website.
Exhibition at the Kun-Yen Medical Library: A retrospective on early private practitioners’ doctor-patient interactions and community engagement
The main exhibition hall of the NCKU Main Library aspires to convey the warmth of medical care, as well as the spirit of hope and love
Opening ceremony
Mini pop-up exhibition at NCKU Hospital Outpatient Building
Visitors gain insight into doctor-patient stories across different eras through the exhibition
The distinguished guest at the opening ceremony expressed the hope that doctors and patients will become warm lights in each other’s lives
Books on medical care displayed at the exhibition
