Jointly organized by the New York-based Northern Medical Center and the Taiwan-based World Association of Health, a unique health seminar titled “Essential Health Lessons for Modern Enterprises” was successfully held in Taoyuan City, Northern Taiwan, on December 6, 2025. This marked the first event of its kind to be hosted in Taiwan with simultaneous online broadcasting. The seminar featured keynote speeches from four internationally renowned medical experts: two Western medical doctors and two traditional Chinese medical doctors.
The event attracted over 60 participants from Taiwan and Australia, including physicians, nurses, biotech CEOs, care-service founders, medical device executives, university professors, government officials, cross-strait corporate management consultants, and organic food importers.
Esteemed speakers deliver insights on the wisdom of mind–body functioning
The forum began with opening remarks from Dr. Hong-Tai Chang, Chairman of the World Association of Health, who introduced the organization’s objectives. Dr. Chang, a leading expert in breast surgery and former Superintendent of Kaohsiung Municipal United Hospital, then delivered his keynote “Awakening the Body’s Defenders: From Everyday Immunity to Miracles in Breast Cancer Immunotherapy.” He explained the functions of the body’s immune system through screenings and immunotherapy, sharing remarkable clinical cases in breast cancer treatment.
Next, Dr. Rosa Tsou, a renowned specialist in early childhood intervention, presented “From Childhood to Adulthood: A Comprehensive View of Autism.” Her talk encouraged participants to adopt a holistic perspective on health. She covered the characteristics of Asperger’s syndrome, clinical assessments, and treatment approaches. Also, she discussed evidence-based methods to boost immunity, parent-child group therapy, and the impact of diet on mood and attention.
Dr. Wu Kuo-Bin, Superintendent of the Taoyuan Xin Yi Tang Chinese Medicine Clinic and host of the channel The Art of Chinese Medicine, presented “Blind Spots in Medicine: Hidden Disorders Triggered by Cervical Malalignment.” Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Wu explained that cervical malalignment is often the overlooked root cause of conditions frequently misdiagnosed as autonomic dysfunction. He highlighted how this issue can trigger a wide range of disorders, including headaches, dizziness, insomnia, hypertension, vision decline, tinnitus, palpitations, depression, and memory loss.
Internationally renowned Chinese medicine doctor Dr. Hu Nai-Wen of Taipei’s Shanghai Tong De Tang presented “From Healing Illness to Healing People—Towards the Ideal of Healing a Nation.” Drawing inspiration from both classical Chinese medical texts and the philosophy of William Osler, Dr. Hu emphasized the core Chinese medicine approach of ‘treating the person and the heart’ rather than just the disease. He concluded by explaining specific Chinese medicine approaches for managing practical issues like headaches, hypertension, and related symptoms.
Integrating Eastern and Western medical wisdom for corporate well-being
The organizers framed the initiative by drawing an analogy between the sophisticated structure of human physiology and effective corporate management. Just as the body relies on an organized division of labor at the cellular and systemic levels, successful enterprises require optimized operational frameworks. Through this close collaboration with the New York Northern Medical Center, the association aims to integrate Eastern and Western medicine, helping Taiwanese enterprises achieve the dual goal of maximizing business performance and fostering holistic employee health.
Strengthening global connections and building a future hub for health education
The planned Northern Institute of Medicine and Health, an initiative of the Northern Medicine Health Education Foundation with support from the Taiwanese Association of Upstate New York, aims to become a key platform connecting Taiwan with the global health education community. Current intended partners include MacKay Medical University’s Department of Medicine, the Show Chwan Healthcare System, and the Taiwan Complementary Medicine Society (TCMS).
During the seminar, Dr. Sen Nieh, representative of the Northern Campus of Fei Tian College in New York, exchanged a memorandum of understanding on cooperation with Dr. Li-Yen Chen, President of the Saint Mary’s Junior College of Medicine, Nursing, and Management. This symbolic exchange marks a significant step forward in international collaboration.
The organizers emphasized that the institute is founded on universal values of human rights and is committed to sharing space and resources with Taiwan. Through this partnership, Taiwan will be able to showcase its strengths in global medical and health fields, working together to build a healthier and more influential future.
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