Xuchang Central Hospital (formerly specialized hospital) has two hospitals, which were built in 19 12, covering an area of about 8 1.37 mu and a building area of 64,800 square meters. It is a three-level general hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, scientific research, prevention, health care and first aid. It is the designated hospital for medical insurance for urban workers and residents in Xuchang City and the designated hospital for the new rural cooperative medical system.