Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal · 2022
Congratulations, Dr. Benny Xu
Honoured for exceptional contributions to the acupuncture profession, community health, and Chinese culture in Alberta
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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Benny Xu, founder of Huatuo Clinic, has been awarded the prestigious Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the community. Dr. Xu is renowned as a pioneer in the acupuncture profession, community health and wellness, and Chinese community and culture.
I.
Acupuncture
Dr. Xu is widely acknowledged as the driving force behind the modern-day acupuncture system, having successfully lobbied for acupuncture’s transition from the labour board to the health board of Alberta. This legislative leap was a groundbreaking move that legitimised acupuncture in the health field and ensured a basic level of competency required to practise in the province.
Dr. Xu is also known for his instrumental role in establishing international partnerships with other Traditional Chinese Medicine universities, which has resulted in unique education opportunities and patents for the acupuncture and TCM profession.
II.
Community
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr. Xu championed a community-based outreach programme that used acupuncture and online seminars to help the most vulnerable. His dedication and compassion in these efforts have made a profound impact on the community.
III.
Culture
Dr. Xu has showcased his other talents in cultural events, including directing and producing a unique online Chinese New Year event on YouTube during the Covid lockdown. He has also been instrumental in promoting concerts of traditional Chinese folk music — modernised in composition and instruments.
IV.
Research
Dr. Benny Xu’s leadership in research has been instrumental in the success of the Alberta Complementary Health Integration Project (ABCHIP). As the first of its kind in Canada, ABCHIP has paved the way for the integration of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western medicine in patient care.
Dr. Xu’s dedication to advancing the field of integrative medicine has been invaluable, and his contributions have helped bring the research of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to the mainstream.
I am deeply humbled and honoured to receive this prestigious medal. My unwavering passion for advancing the acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine profession has always been my driving force, and this recognition holds significant meaning to me.
Dr. Benny Xu — Founder, Huatuo Clinic
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About the Medal
The Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal is bestowed upon individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities or to the province of Alberta, in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.
7,000
Outstanding Albertans honoured
2022
Year the medal was awarded
70
Years of the Queen’s reign marked
For more information about the Alberta Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, please visit Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal on Alberta.ca.
With Congratulations
We are proud of Dr. Xu’s tremendous accomplishments and congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition.