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Healthcare developments in Patos, Brazil

Overview

The Hospital Regional de Patos in Paraíba has undergone recent developments regarding its diagnostic capacity and emergency service volume.

In late September, the facility received a new 80-channel tomograph to expand diagnostic imaging for the Sertão region. Federal Deputy Hugo Motta noted the equipment aims to “better meet regional demand and reduce the need for patient travel to other areas for specialized services.” An MRI machine was also expected to arrive in October.

By early October, the Complexo Hospitalar Regional Deputado Janduhy Carneiro reported high levels of activity, recording 293 emergency and urgent care attendances over a single weekend. During this period, the hospital performed 13 surgical procedures and admitted 56 individuals for hospitalization and continued treatment.

Entities

Rio de Janeiro · Hospital Municipal Monsenhor José Locks · Paraíba · Patos · Secretaria de Estado de Saúde do Rio de Janeiro

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Patos regional hospital treats 293 patients over weekend

    The Complexo Hospitalar Regional Deputado Janduhy Carneiro in Patos treated 293 emergency patients and performed 13 surgeries over a recent weekend, with many admissions linked to traffic accidents.

  2. [HEALTH] 7 sources
    Hospital Regional de Patos receives new 80-channel tomograph

    The Hospital Regional de Patos in Paraíba has acquired a new 80-channel tomograph to expand imaging services, with an MRI machine expected to arrive in October.

Sources

agorarn.com.br · alagoas24horas.com.br · aredacao.com.br · comandonoticia.com.br · jornalogoncalense.com.br · panoticias.com.br · pbvale.com.br · radiosuper.com.br · reporterpb.com.br