HEALTH TOURISM | Foz will have a World Hub in 2023

Day Medical Center will make Foz a reference in the health tourism.

The theme health tourism It is rarely discussed in Brazil, but be prepared to hear this name mentioned as Foz do Iguaçu will soon become an important point of reference in this area.

A partnership between Itaipu and HMCC (Hospital Ministro Costa Cavalcanti) will bring to the city the Health Hub das Américas – specialized space with various medical services.

This center will bring, in one place, doctors from various specialties and will be focused on low and medium complexity surgeries. For example, plastic, ophthalmological and otorhinolaryngological interventions.

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WHAT WILL THE FOZ DO IGUAÇU HEALTH HUB BE?

It should integrate new structures of the “Acelera Foz” program, which is part of an initial plan for the economic recovery of Terra das Cataratas.

With several structures, it also has strategic coordination from the Foz do Iguaçu Economic and Social Development Council (CodeFoz).

It will be approximately 26 thousand square meters, of which 7 thousand square meters will house an HMCC branch. Construction has already started and the building will have ten floors!

The entire structure of the building was planned to facilitate access to healthcare, housing small, medium and large clinics.

Regarding the structure of the surgical center, we can also count on the presence of:

Six operating rooms;

  • Twelve anesthesia recovery beds;
  • 85 offices with technical slab for equipment;
  • 20 commercial units;
  • Eight hospital suites.

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Health tourism illustration.
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Structures of Acelera Foz:

The “Acelera Foz” program, as mentioned, has several structures from various places, including:

  • Sebrae;
  • Commercial Association of Foz do Iguaçu;
  • Foz City Hall;
  • Itaipu Binational;
  • Itaipu Technological Park (PTI);
  • West in Development Program;
  • Municipal Tourism Council (COMTUR);
  • Business of Foz do Iguaçu (ACIFI).

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In addition to the plant being grand and wonderful, it has several indoor tours, one of the most sought after by visitors, among them are:

  • Ecomuseum;
  • Panoramic view;
  • Biological Refuge;

And for your joy, Combo Iguassu provides these tours to Itaipu, where you can go on your tour in a safe, comfortable and punctual way.

You can even count on excellent tips about tours, even if you want to go shopping in Paraguay!

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FOZ DO IGUAÇU IS ALREADY A REFERENCE IN HEALTH


In 2014, in the area of ​​public health, Foz was considered one of the best cities in America by the North American magazine Health News.

In the private sector, the city also stands out for having good hospitals, laboratories, clinics and professionals. In the dental area, for example, the Prime Sorriso clinic.

See more about Prime Sorriso Odontológica HERE!

There, a multidisciplinary team with specialized professionals ready to better serve patients, both private and insured.

Also to respond to calls from tourists from health tourism, can increase the retention time of visitors from around the world in the city, with a period of up to 15 days.

The resources will come from a major partnership between Hospital Ministro Costa Cavalcanti (HMCC), which is maintained by the Brazilian side of the Itaipu power plant.

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Day Medical Center: health tourism

The Day Medical Center will have many differences that will leave a mark on everyone and will be exclusive, it will have an incredible healing garden, one of the first in Paraná!

Other differences:

  • Safety;
  • Master Operation;
  • Parking;
  • Logistics and services;
  • Convenience;
  • Comfort;
  • Generator;
  • Elevators;
  • Specialized management.

Health Tourism: ABOUT

Foz do Iguaçu will feature the Health Hub of the Americas, a diverse space offering various medical services.

Construction of the Day Medical Center has already begun, and its completion is scheduled for June 2023.

The superintendent director of HMCC, Fernando Cossa, talks about the health tourism:

“It is a unit designed and formed according to an international standard concept, consolidating the quality of service provision offered by Hospital Ministro Costa Cavalcanti, with all the necessary safety for our patients”.

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Illustrative image showing hospital health.
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Health tourism: THE PROJECT

This is certainly one of the projects carefully planned and thought out by healthcare professionals, to offer the best results to everyone. The most modern medical centers in the country have evolved.

Location

O Day Medical Center It will be located on Rua Benjamim Constant, and can be found close to Foz do Iguaçu City Hall, with a very privileged location!

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Day Medical Center: STRUCTURE

It will be aimed at medium or low complexity services, with a premium concept.

The medical unit will offer a diagnostic center and special rooms dedicated to various services, such as:

  • Surgical center for complex procedures; Clinical analysis laboratories;
  • Image center;
  • Attention to women's health;
  • Executive check-up;
  • Rooftop exclusive for professionals.

Not to mention that the Hospital will have a complex surgical center that will allow the patient to be discharged on the same day, depending on the situation.

Health tourism: HISTORY

For 7 months, all projects were studied by Fundação Itaiguapy, which manages HMCC, from market analysis, to the financial viability of the new hospital, Day Medical Center.

A great business opportunity for investment in Foz do Iguaçu, as the city will be on another level with this construction.

With a package of structural works, they will put Foz do Iguaçu in another status, with this great transformation.

This index also includes:

  • East Perimeter;
  • Completion of the Foz Public Market;
  • Duplication of the Cataratas Highway;
  • Brazil and Paraguay Integration Bridge;
  • Expansion of the runway at Foz do Iguaçu Airport.

Not only these, but the city has several other structures that have positively changed our city.

Not to mention the great investment made in the new hospital.

Health tourism: OBJECTIVE

One of the biggest objectives of health tourism, is to encourage tourists to travel for medical treatments.

Typically, these centers attract visitors by offering access to accessible destinations and hospitals.

The number of health tourists has reached 50 million per year, according to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.

And there is still an estimated annual increase of 25% for the next decade.

Image illustrating the importance of health tourism.
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CONCLUSION

O health tourism, will evolve more and more, in addition to being of great importance for everyone, especially for those who need accessible hospitals, now they can count on the incredible Day Memorial Center.

Don't be afraid to go for a walk and enjoy your vacation, as this way you can count on great assistance in Foz do Iguaçu.

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