Polyclinic Carajás has 26 specialties and registers 4 thousand consultations in two months
Unit maintains routine combining technical quality, humanity, and care
The Polyclinic Carajás Miguel Chamon, in Marabá, in the southeastern region of Pará, surpassed the mark of 4 thousand specialized medical consultations this week since it began operating last April. The significant volume of services reinforces the importance of the unit, which offers services in 26 specialties, combining technical quality, humanization, and care.
Lourdes Ferreira, 74 years old, a resident of Piçarra, in the Carajás region, highlighted the attention and care she received at the institution. “Here I was treated with respect and patience, as if I were part of the family. This makes all the difference when you need special care. I leave confident that I am being truly followed,” she stated.
Among the most sought-after medical specialties since the unit's implementation are orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, gynecology, and otorhinolaryngology. The high demand reinforces the importance of decentralizing specialized health, ensuring that the population has access to quality services close to home.
Cleonice Costa, 60 years old, a resident of São Domingos do Araguaia, celebrated the possibility of having a consultation with a rheumatologist close to home. For her, the Polyclinic represents progress, providing quality care without the need for long trips. “Having a place like this so close to us is a blessing; I feel respected and cared for, without having to leave our region to seek care,” highlighted the user.
The Polyclinic is part of the Pará Government's strategy to regionalize health, expanding access to specialized care. With modern structure and humanization, the unit leads to faster diagnoses, effective treatments, and comfort for users.
Medical specialties
Under the management of the Institute of Social and Environmental Health of the Amazon (ISSAA), in partnership with the State Department of Public Health (Sespa), the Polyclinic offers specialized medical care for both adults and children in the areas of allergology, cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology, and nephrology.
In addition, the unit has other specialties, such as dermatology, gynecology, hepatology, infectious diseases, mastology, clinical neurology, orthopedics, otorhinolaryngology, pulmonology, psychiatry, rheumatology, urology, ophthalmology, and anesthesiology.
The executive director of the unit, Joabe Lopes, emphasizes the service for the local population. “We are decentralizing access to specialized health with quality, care, and resolution. The Polyclinic came to transform people's lives, offering closer and more efficient care,” stated the professional.
Joabe highlighted that surpassing the mark of 4 thousand medical consultations. “We are talking about real stories of access, care, and overcoming. Each number represents a life positively impacted, a precise diagnosis, a treatment started at the right time. These results are a source of pride and reinforce our daily commitment to bringing health to everyone,” he explained.
Regulation - The consultations at the Polyclinic are regulated by the State Regulation Center, under the responsibility of the State Department of Public Health (Sespa). To access the services, the citizen must first go to a Basic Health Unit, where they will be evaluated and receive a referral. Then, they must take the document and personal data to the Municipal Health Department, which will register and schedule in the State Regulation System.
Profile: The Polyclinic Carajás is a reference for 17 municipalities in the Carajás region and adjacent areas, acting as an important hub for the regionalization of health in Southeast Pará. The unit performs high-complexity exams and consultations in various specialties, which help promote early diagnosis and treatment of various clinical conditions. Integrated into the Unified Health System (SUS), it offers 100% free care, focusing on humanization and excellence in care.
