The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University is a comprehensive tertiary Grade-A hospital integrating medical care, teaching, and research. It is home to the National Medical Center for Mental Diseases and serves as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Central South University. Founded in 1958 as the Second Affiliated Hospital of Hunan Medical College, it was renamed in 2000 following the establishment of Central South University. Over sixty years of development have shaped the hospital spirit of "Benevolence, Rigor, Truth-seeking, and Innovation." Located at 139 Renmin Middle Road, Furong District, Changsha, with over 3,000 beds, 30+ clinical departments, and 4,000+ employees, the hospital excels in Psychiatry, which is designated as the National Medical Center for Mental Diseases. Metabolic Diseases is a National Clinical Key Specialty, while Cardiology, Orthopedics, General Surgery, and Neurology maintain strong capabilities. The International Medical Department, located on the 9th Floor, Zone C of the New Outpatient Building, provides premium outpatient services, independent consultation areas, and professional nurse accompaniment, with direct billing cooperation through Medilink and other insurance companies. As the clinical college of Central South University, it trains doctoral and master's students with over 2 million annual outpatient visits. Consistently ranked among the top in Fudan Hospital Rankings, the hospital has received National Civilized Unit and National May 1st Labor Medal honors.