{"id":1802,"date":"2025-01-17T09:52:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheng.tcu.edu.tw\/?page_id=1802"},"modified":"2025-02-05T09:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T01:40:42","slug":"our-history-copy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pheng.tcu.edu.tw\/?page_id=1802","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1993<\/div>
Inaugurated<\/div><\/div>
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Indigenous Health Research Office inaugurated<\/div>

Adhering to Tzu Chi Foundation and Dharma Master Cheng Yen\u2019s commitment to indigenous peoples, the \u2018Indigenous Health Research Office\u2019 was inaugurated under the directorship of Professor Ming-Liang Lee.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1994<\/div>
Established<\/div><\/div>
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Department of Public Health established<\/div>

The Department of Public Health was established as one of our University\u2019s original three departments. It was under the guidance of the dean of the College of Medicine, Professor Ming-Liang Lee.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1994<\/div>
Integration<\/div><\/div>
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Department of Public Health + The Indigenous Health Research Office<\/div>

The Indigenous Health Research Office was integrated into the Department of Public Health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Early Focus<\/div>

Aligning with its educational goals and due to its location in eastern Taiwan, our department prioritized tackling \u2018Healthcare Challenges in Remote Areas\u2019 and \u2018Indigenous Health.\u2019 In Hualien (where we are located) and Taitung Counties, indigenous populations such as the Amis, Atayal, Truku, Bunun, Yami, Puyuma, Paiwan, Kavalan, Rukai, Sakiraya, and Sedeg represent more than a quarter of the total inhabitants. Health issues prevalent in these indigenous groups often vary from those in other communities, with each group having its unique health concerns. This situation has given rise to distinct public health challenges associated explicitly with each ethnic group.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1998<\/div>
Transitioning<\/div><\/div>
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Becoming Institute of Indigenous Health<\/div>

Addressing the critical physical and mental health needs, the Indigenous Health Research Office transitioned into the Institute of Indigenous Health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2003<\/div>
Expansion <\/div><\/div>
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Formation of Master\u2019s Program in Public Health<\/div>

In collaboration with the institute, the department prioritized research in areas like \u2018Healthcare in Remote Regions\u2019 and \u2018Community Health,\u2019 encompassing various public health disciplines through joint teaching, research, and initiatives. This expansion led to a Master\u2019s Program in Public Health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2008<\/div>
Merger<\/div><\/div>
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Merger = Extensive Range of Programs<\/div>

The close relationship with the institute and the advantages of pooled resources culminated in a merger, resulting in an extensive range of undergraduate and master\u2019s programs in public health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Then till Now<\/div>
Progress<\/div><\/div>
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Continued Work and Progress<\/div>
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Continuing to bolster its teaching, research, and community engagement capacities, our department partners with Tzu Chi Foundation, aiming to make significant contributions to the global health sector.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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