Institucional AME

Overview of University Hospitals at UEPG

Commitment to Quality Healthcare

• The university hospitals of the State University of Ponta Grossa (UEPG) prioritize life, providing high-quality care through excellence, dedication, and humanization.

• They serve as a reference for health services in the Campos Gerais region, emphasizing sustainable hospital management and innovative academic training.

Academic Integration and Training

• UEPG's university hospitals cater to over 1.2 million residents across three health regions in Paraná, integrating education with healthcare delivery.

• Residency programs attract students nationwide, producing specialists annually in both medical and multiprofessional fields.

Humanized Patient Care

• The hospitals are recognized for their empathetic approach towards patients and their families, ensuring respect for individual needs during treatment.

• Safety results reflect this commitment to patient-centered care within the hospital complex that includes various specialized units.

Hospital Facilities and Services

Growth in Capacity

• Since its administration by UEPG began in 2013, the Hospital Universitário has seen a remarkable increase of over 1000% in service capacity post-2020.

• It offers clinical and surgical specialties referred by SAMU (Mobile Emergency Service), facilitating regional access via aeromedical services.

Infrastructure for Patient Comfort

• Modern facilities include imaging departments, pharmacies, laboratories, and surgery rooms designed for optimal patient comfort with private or semi-private beds available.

• A dedicated waiting area called "casa da acolhida" provides amenities for patients' companions while they await consultations or visits.

Specialized Units within UEPG Hospitals

Maternal and Pediatric Care

• The Hospital Universitário Materno Infantil (UMAI) specializes in obstetric and pediatric care since its establishment in 1996; it became part of UEPG's administration in 2021.

• It features climate-controlled rooms that enhance recovery outcomes for respiratory syndromes while promoting humanized birthing experiences through supportive activities.

Ambulatory Services Expansion

• The Amadeu Pup University Ambulatory joined HUEPG in 2023, offering comprehensive outpatient services across 28 specialties with a focus on adult and maternal-infant care.

• A new human milk bank aims to support breastfeeding initiatives by processing donated milk for neonatal intensive care units while assisting mothers facing breastfeeding challenges.

Future Developments at UEPG Hospitals

Upcoming Medical Specialty Outpatient Clinic

• Plans are underway to inaugurate a new medical specialty outpatient clinic at HU EPG—set to be Brazil's first linked to a university—expanding healthcare access further into the community.

• This facility will feature multiple specialty consultancies including dentistry, speech therapy, rehabilitation clinics among others alongside educational spaces for training partnerships with the university.