Noksu has been able to give brief medical coverage to senior residents living in government-funded apartments. Check-ups include screening and follow-up tests for hypertension and diabetes. Traditional Korean Medicine is also used to diagnose and treat patients. Additional Service Despite an increasing number of international marriages, the national medical system does not cover migrants who have not yet acquired a green card or citizenship. The staff has decided to provide voluntary service to such mixed-nationality families. Life and culture Noksu casts itself not only as an organization for volunteering but also as a big family. Frequent meetings and training courses are scheduled throughout the year emphasizing the idea of community. Regular meetings begin and end each semester An introductory workshop on volunteering takes place at the beginning of first semester A family picnic is held at the end of first semester's midterm Membership training continues through each semester 2011 staff The staff is chosen in an election at end of the second semester every year. In 2011, the organization's 45th year, staff members were: President - Jung-Han Bae Vice President - Eun-Bee Jo Treasurer - Sang-Jun Park and Youn-A Choi Head of Local Volunteer Service Head of Extension Volunteer Service Server and Archive Management - Hyun-Hwa Jo Public Relations Awards and ceremonies Annual ASAN Foundation Award for Voluntary Organization - 1st place (2010) See also Kyung Hee University Traditional Korean medicine Sasang typology Dongui Bogam Yakchim External links Noksu Voluntary Organization Official Homepage Kyung Hee University : College of Oriental Medicine Kyung Hee University : College of Nursing Sciences South Korean culture Traditional Korean medicine Medical and health organizations based in South Korea Organizations established in 1966 Kyung Hee University