The Ronald McDonald House – an independent civil organization that supports children in situations of illness and provides support to their families – carried out a new health operation with its Mobile Pediatric Unit (UPM), in alliance with the Municipality of San Isidro and with the support of Kimberly-Clark.
The care was provided in Bajo Boulogne and lasted for 5 consecutive days, with care sessions from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During these days, 485 children and adolescents up to 16 years of age were able to receive free primary pediatric, dental and ophthalmologic medical care. 576 consultations were carried out in the three specialties, national vaccinations were checked and administered, where required, and 21 pairs of glasses were prescribed, which will be delivered in the coming days at no cost to the families. In the event of detection of any particular pathology, the patients were referred to the municipal health system to continue with the necessary follow-up.
“It was very moving and gratifying for us to accompany the Casa Ronald Mobile Pediatric Unit; everything they do is directly related to our purpose as a company of better care for a better world,” he said. Ignacio Seoane, General Manager of Kimberly-Clark Southern Cone.
In line with the Operation, the Healthy Habits Promotion Unit, another of the 11 programs that Casa Ronald develops, organized prevention workshops in the Municipal Kindergarten No. 2. There, through reading a story and various recreational activities, children – and their parents – received information on preventing domestic accidents.
Julieta Cortijo, Executive Director of Casa Ronald, For his part, he said: “The agreements with the municipalities allow us to develop these programs that have a positive impact on the health and well-being of so many children and their families. On this occasion, we would like to thank Kimberly-Clark for their support, which has been fundamental in making this operation in Bajo Boulogne a reality.” He also added: “Our commitment is constantly renewed to be able to bring quality care to places where access to the health system is complex. We are very pleased to have carried out a new health operation with the UPM so successfully.”
Source: Ambito
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