Grand Opening of Xiangya International Medical Center in Collaboration with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, in collaboration with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), established the Xiangya International Medical Center (XIMC) as the first international medical center in association with a large public hospital in the Hunan Province. After months of preparation, XIMC held a grand opening ceremony on July 21^st 2015, culminating an elaborate effort of formal collaboration and coordination (Figures 1,2). The concept of XIMC will provide state of the art care, based in central China, radiating to peripheral regions, while serving the country, with global involvement and impact. Supported by the resources of Xiangya Hospital and the most advanced management and service concepts, XIMC is dedicated to providing healthcare to both national and international patients who seek world-class healthcare in China. This is also an opportunity for Xiangya Hospital to accelerate the process of internationalization and to improve technology, quality care and management across the full range of healthcare services. XIMC will also make significant contributions to the overall investment environment in Hunan Province.