Public health and elderly care initiatives launched in Rio de Janeiro and Volta Redonda

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Public health and social welfare initiatives are underway in Rio de Janeiro and Volta Redonda. In Rio, the City Hall, through the Municipal Secretariat of Healthy Aging and Quality of Life, launched the ‘Rio que Cuida’ project. This initiative provides elderly citizens with health services, therapies, and social integration activities at various community centers, including the Maria Haydée and Bibi Franklin Leal units.

Additionally, the Albert Schweitzer Municipal Hospital in Realengo is conducting a blood donation campaign in partnership with Hemorio to replenish local blood banks. The campaign aims to ensure the availability of blood components for emergency procedures and surgeries.

In Volta Redonda, the municipal government has gained national recognition for its ‘Viva Melhor’ project. The program promotes healthy aging through physical activities and leisure for approximately 10,000 elderly residents, utilizing municipal facilities like the Municipal Aquatic Park.

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Albert Schweitzer Municipal Hospital · Bibi Franklin Leal Social Center · Casa de Convivência Bibi Franklin Leal · Casa de Convivência Maria Haydée · Hemorio · Maria Haydée Social Center · Municipal Secretariat of Healthy Aging and Quality of Life · Prefeitura do Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro · Rio de Janeiro City Hall · Rio que Cuida · Secretaria Municipal do Envelhecimento Saudável e Qualidade de Vida

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Rio de Janeiro City Hall, through the Municipal Secretariat of Healthy Aging and Quality of Life (SEMESQV), launched the 'Rio que Cuida' initiative. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The program included physical activities such as stretching, ballroom dancing, and Tai Chi Chuan. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] Therapy and wellness services offered included massotherapy, physiotherapy, and reflexology. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] Health services provided included glucose testing, blood pressure monitoring, weighing, and clinical analysis exams. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The event integrated participants from the Maria Haydée and Bibi Franklin Leal Social Centers. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The first edition of 'Rio que Cuida: Um Dia Especial para a Pessoa Idosa' took place on Tuesday, August 25, at the Maria Haydée Social Center in Gávea. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The next edition of the program is scheduled for September 1 at the Carmen Miranda Social Center in Penha. freguesianews.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · mauaagora.com.br · novasdodia.com.br