Book Title: Hung-Chi Lue: The Father of Pediatric Cardiology in Taiwan

Book Description:

An Advocate for the Health and Well-being of Children

For over sixty years, Hung-Chi Lue has utilized his professional expertise to establish and strengthen the field of pediatric cardiology. Guided by love and direct action, he has consistently advocated for the happiness, health, and well-being of children.

• Introduced advanced surgical techniques to benefit children with heart conditions.

• Eradicated rheumatic heart disease in Taiwan and was appointed to the World Health Organization (WHO) Expert Advisory Panel, participating in the formulation of guidelines for rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease.

• Led Taiwan back into the international academic arena, including the International Pediatric Association (IPA).

• Upheld the philosophy that "children are not miniature adults" and spent thirty years bringing the NTU Children's Hospital to fruition.

• Founded Taiwan's first medical foundation, the Pediatric Cardiovascular Charitable Foundation, providing financial support for underprivileged children to receive treatment and giving thousands of children a new lease on life.

• Actively promoted heart screenings for students, which marked the earliest child screening initiative in Taiwan, benefiting over two million student check-ups.

• Tracked the disproportionately high child mortality rate in Taiwan while formulating comprehensive strategies to address the declining birthrate.

Dr. Hung-Chi Lue was honored with the inaugural Taiwan Medical Exemplary Award in 2008 and the Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Taiwan's Child Medical Care in 2009. He has always stood on the front lines—saving lives, protecting children, and never slowing down.

Author Biography:

Chih-An Lin

Holds a Master’s degree from the Institute of Sociology at National Tsing Hua University. She formerly served as the Editor-in-Chief of Common Health Magazine and is currently the Chief Content Planner for New Products at Common Health Magazine.

Her published works include: Health Without Borders: The Dawn of the Medicine 2.0 Era, Taiwan's Long-Term Care Resource Map, Upgrading Dreams: 20 Advanced Lives Pursued with Courage, Foreign Travelers Encountering a Stunning Taiwan, The Hospital Without Walls, True Rejuvenation: Evidence-Based Medical Wisdom Beyond Anti-Aging, A Single Person is Worth More Than the Whole World: The Story of the Good Shepherd Sisters, and The Critical Moment: Heading Towards a New Era of National Health Insurance Reform.