Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia

by Hospital of San Vicente Foundation
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Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia
Improving health care for the elderly in Colombia

Summary

We are a hospital that serves everyone, providing high-complexity medical services, and we have over 75 medical specialties.We are committed to caring for the elderly population in our region.Our hospital is recognized for our specialized emergency services for complex trauma, the best burn unit in the region, oncology services, transplants, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and a neuroscience service where we treat the most common diseases in the elderly, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

$35,000
total goal
$4,437
remaining
145
donors
0
monthly donors
15
fundraisers
8
years

Challenge

As an open-door hospital, we face the challenge of serving a diverse population, mostly in vulnerable situations. Beyond providing high-quality medical care, we strive to uphold the human dignity of our patients during their illnesses, addressing issues of hygiene, safety, and emotional support. With 110 years of experience and as a NPO, we are confronted with the challenge of modernizing our technology to continue being a driving force for health and well-being for anyone who needs it.

Solution

We have a social work team dedicated to safeguarding the holistic well-being of our elderly population, addressing the basic needs of the most vulnerable.This includes providing hygiene kits,diapers, blankets, and shelter for caregivers. In our efforts to offer support throughout the treatment processes, we aim to introduce cultural activities to enhance the emotional well-being of our patients.Through donations, we upgrade outdated technological equipment, ensuring medical excellence and safety

Long-Term Impact

We care for the lives of the most vulnerable individuals in the region, many of whom come from rural areas of the department, as well as from other departments such as Choco, Caldas, and Cordoba, including indigenous populations, uninsured individuals, and migrants. We care for the lives of over 10,200 elderly individuals each year, providing dignified, humanized, and loving treatment that enhances life and promotes well-being in old age.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a PDF file (projdoc.pdf).

Resources

Organization Information

Hospital of San Vicente Foundation

Location: Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @sanvicentefund
Project Leader:
Ana María Londoño Rivera
Medellin , Antioquia Colombia

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