St. Joseph’s Hospital, located in Huwei Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan, was established in 1955 by Bishop Thomas Niu of the Chiayi Diocese. The hospital was founded to provide comprehensive medical services to the residents of Huwei and neighboring towns, focusing especially on serving the poor and underserved at a time when affordable healthcare was scarce. Its founding team included foreign missionaries such as Fr. George Massin (Belgium) and Fr. Anthony Pierrot (Netherlands), whose dedication helped shape the hospital’s compassionate, community-focused ethos. Over the decades, St. Joseph’s Hospital has become a major provider of holistic healthcare in Yunlin, recognized for its commitment to service and social responsibility.

• General Medicine

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Pediatrics

• Family Medicine

• Community Health Services

• Surgical Services

• The hospital is known for its high standard of compassionate, patient-centered care, particularly for marginalized and low-income populations.

• It has a long-standing reputation for reliability and community trust, built over decades of service.

• To provide comprehensive, affordable, and compassionate healthcare to all residents of Huwei and neighboring towns, with a special focus on the poor and underserved.

• To uphold the values of holistic care, community service, and social responsibility established by its founders.