Banco de Olhos de Sorocaba (BOS) inaugurated on Friday (6) a new medical unit aimed exclusively at private and health plan customers, transferring this public and starting to allocate the entire structure of its original hospital building to patients of the Unified Health System (SUS) in Sorocaba (SP). The measure aims to expand the capacity for consultations, diagnostic exams and ophthalmological surgeries offered to the population of the city's public network and neighboring municipalities.
Named "BOS Prime", the new unit is installed in the Elipse Tower building, on Avenida Professor Arthur Fonseca. The space has seven operating rooms, a surgical center equipped with cutting-edge technology and environments designed to offer comfort and safety to private and partner patients.
The construction of the new building was revealed during the visit of the Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha in July this year. During the visit, the Minister accompanied the delivery of a set of high-tech equipment to expand the capacity for ophthalmological care by the SUS at BOS.
The initiative is part of the New PAC Health and is part of a national investment package of R$464.8 million aimed at modernizing the public network and expanding specialized care. The Federal Government also announced investments in high-tech equipment for the unit and delivered 35 vehicles destined for 34 municipalities in the region.
With the transfer of these services to the new address, the traditional hospital structure of the BOS is dedicated exclusively to the SUS. The reorganization allows us to free up space and expand the capacity to carry out consultations, exams, procedures and surgeries for patients in the public network.
The change represents a strategy of separating care, concentrating private and health insurance patients at BOS Prime and directing the existing hospital structure to public assistance.
For the president of BOS, Sérgio Gabriel, the inauguration represents an advance in the institution's trajectory and creates new possibilities to expand services. "The inauguration of BOS Prime represents a very important moment in the history of our institution. It is the result of work built by many hands and a permanent commitment to the evolution of healthcare", he says.
"We are investing in a modern structure, technology and quality, but, above all, creating new possibilities to expand our service capacity. Our purpose remains the same: to offer excellence to all patients, maintaining our social commitment and to those who need it most", adds president Sérgio Gabriel.
The inauguration ceremony brought together employees, doctors, directors, advisors, partners and friends who have followed the trajectory of BOS. The event was also marked by a special tribute to Pascoal Martinez Munhoz in recognition of his contribution and dedication to the institution.
Sérgio Gabriel inaugurated a plaque with the director's name, immortalizing his participation in the history of BOS. The institution's director, Pascoal Martinez Munhoz, also highlighted that the new unit contributes to reorganizing services and strengthening services provided by the SUS.
"BOS Prime was planned to offer a differentiated experience to patients, bringing together technology, modern infrastructure and environments prepared to provide comfort and safety. This new unit will also play an important role in the organization of our services, allowing the current hospital structure to have more space to strengthen services provided by the SUS. It is an advance that benefits the entire institution and, mainly, the population", says Pascoal.
The date of the inauguration had a special meaning. On the same day, the Sorocaba Ophthalmological Hospital (HOS) celebrated 31 years of history.
How does SUS service work?
Patients in Sorocaba and the region who need a first consultation or ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology and speech therapy exams should look for the Basic Health Unit (UBS) closest to their residence. The referral is made by the city's Vacancy Center, which informs the date and time of the service.
On the day of the appointment, you must present your identity document, CPF, SUS National Card, proof of residence and reference guide.
The institution serves patients from Sorocaba and other municipalities in the region, in addition to carrying out evaluations for corneal transplants according to the service's referral criteria.
