An artist's impression of the new building for out-patient services at the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University [Photo/ntfabu.com]

A new outpatient building at the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University will open in Chongchuan district, Nantong, Jiangsu province, in July, according to information released by the hospital on Feb 19.

With a floor area of 40,188 square meters, the building is equipped with the latest types of  medical instruments, including computed tomography devices, mammogram machines and Type-B ultrasonic devices.

More than 200 self-service machines will also be put to use for registration, payment and printing health reports, bringing greater convenience to patients.