Recently, the "Healthy China" initiative has gained renewed momentum. The National Health Commission released the China Healthy Lifestyle for All Action Plan (2025-2030), explicitly listing "weight management" as a key objective. The plan advocates nationwide adoption of healthy lifestyles, strengthened chronic disease prevention, and collective improvement of public health literacy. This policy marks the official transition of health management into a new era of "targeted intervention + proactive wellness."

From policy to practice: How can healthy weight become "within reach"? How can we shift the public mindset from "passive treatment" to "active health," ensuring scientific health management truly serves the people? HCHORIZON, a leading healthcare group under Far East Horizon, has already taken action by integrating these goals into its development vision for the "Healthcare 3.0" era.

Chronic Disease Management + Lifestyle Intervention: A Scientific Approach to "Obesity-Related Illnesses"

Mr. Zhang (pseudonym), a 20-year-old weighing nearly 220 lbs, had long struggled with multiple health warnings, including hypertension, hyperuricemia, and fatty liver disease. At the Diabetes & Obesity Reversal Center of a HCHORIZON member hospital, a systematic program by a professional team helped him lose 44.7 lbs. "What surprised me most was losing only 4.6 lbs of skeletal muscle—real fat reduction without muscle loss!" Mr. Zhang emphasized in his thank-you letter. More gratifying to the medical team was his psychological transformation: from self-doubt to regained confidence.

Obesity is a major trigger for chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes, while such conditions can also exacerbate obesity, creating a vicious cycle. To address daily health risks for chronic disease patients and high-risk groups, HCHORIZON leverages leading domestic resources to enhance member hospitals’ proactive health services. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, it extends specialized and scientific weight management programs.

Since 2024, four member hospitals have established pioneering "Diabetes & Obesity Reversal Centers." Here, standardized weight-loss plans are replaced by a "golden trio" of endocrinologists, nutritionists, and rehabilitation specialists. Virtual "Health Steward Groups" provide real-time support, enabling dynamic lifestyle management plans tailored to each patient. This approach helps break the traditional lifelong medication model for diabetics, effectively controlling blood sugar and weight while improving quality of life. Such proactive chronic disease prevention and health risk intervention reflect the personalized, comprehensive ethos of the "Healthcare 3.0" era, delivering holistic health management.

Traditional Chinese Medicine + Multidisciplinary Synergy: A "Hot and Spicy" Approach

Ms. Wu (pseudonym), 36, had always been slightly heavier than her peers but feared reckless weight loss might harm her health. During a gathering, she noticed a friend’s dramatic weight loss and learned it was achieved through a HCHORIZON member hospital’s weight management clinic. Following her friend’s recommendation, she traveled from Wuhan for a full assessment. Combining TCM constitution analysis, the team designed a personalized plan. Under professional guidance, Ms. Wu reached her ideal weight.

"1-2-3-4, persevere, lift those legs!" At HCHORIZON’s weight-loss boot camps, many like Ms. Wu experience a fresh approach to healthy weight management through such motivational chants.

Guided by a health-first philosophy, HCHORIZON's clinics adhere to evidence-based medical nutrition principles and standardized pathways. They integrate TCM techniques, dietary guidance, exercise plans, sleep counseling, and psychological support to treat obesity while monitoring physical changes and improving suboptimal health. These clinics also bring together experts from nutrition, endocrinology, psychology, sports medicine, and general surgery for comprehensive weight-loss support.

Nurturing the Next Generation: Advancing Child Health Management

The notion that "chubby children are cuter" once prevailed among parents—but it’s time for a change. Data shows 19% of Chinese children aged 6–17 are overweight or obese, posing serious threats to their development. HCHORIZON prioritizes youth health. Multiple member hospitals use advanced body composition analyzers and growth assessment systems to create personalized health profiles for children, covering nutrition, exercise, and sleep.

Parent-child wellness workshops teach families to prepare balanced meals and design fun home exercises, integrating health into daily life. Collaborations with schools launch initiatives like "Little Health Guardians," using gamified courses and sports challenges to foster children’s self-care habits.

As the China Healthy Lifestyle for All Action Plan underscores: "Health management requires societal participation." True "Healthy China" means bringing professional healthcare to every household. Moving forward, HCHORIZON will pivot on co-creating the "Healthcare 3.0" era. Through its 26 member hospitals, it will innovate service models bridging treatment and wellness. AI-driven solutions will further advance the "people-centered health" vision, transitioning the public from passive care to proactive health and elevating national health literacy.