The inauguration ceremony was held today of the new adult and pediatric emergency, outpatient and hospitalization areas at Hospiten Estepona. The expansion and modernization work, which was recently completed with an investment of 16 million euros, has responded to the growing demand in Estepona and neighboring municipalities, increasing the capacity, surgical complexity and range of services in the Hospitalization, Emergency and Outpatients' blocks. This new construction is connected to the existing building, forming a fully integrated whole.

The inauguration event was attended by Mr. José María García Urbano, Mayor of Estepona.

The capacity of the Hospitalization area has been expanded with an increase in the number of rooms, reaching a total of 53, in addition to the 6 beds available in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). In total, the Hospitalization and ICU areas now have a total of 59 beds, which makes it possible to offer more complex healthcare services.

The Emergency Department has also undergone a notable expansion with the incorporation of a new service specialized in Pediatric Emergencies and a team of medical professionals dedicated to the care of minors, making it possible to attend to any type of child ailment or emergency. This expansion includes the creation of two different circuits for adults and children, thus minimizing waiting times. Likewise, the renovation of the 24-hour emergency block has increased its capacity from 7 to 13 boxes, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pediatric and isolation boxes, as well as an aerosol room, a triage room and specific waiting rooms for adults and minors.

In the outpatient area, the number of consultations has been increased by 12, which means a total of 30 medical specialist consultations between the new area and the existing block. This expansion allows the hospital to reinforce medical specialties in high demand, such as the Gynecology and Traumatology Units, Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oncology, Interventional Radiology and Pneumology.

This expansion has enabled Hospiten Estepona to add medical specialties to its Medical Staff, such as the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Unit, Traffic Unit, Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy and the Pain Unit. In addition, the number of outdoor parking spaces has been increased to a total of 300.

The expansion project has generated a 30% increase in staff. "Thanks to this ambitious project, we have managed to generate new jobs, expanding the staff of professionals working to respond to the needs of the residents of Estepona and surrounding areas. This milestone reflects our commitment to the wellness ecosystem of our patients, not only locally, but also internationally," said Juan José Hernández Rubio, CEO of Hospiten.

Hernández Rubio also pointed out that "the main objective of these almost 16 months of construction work at Hospiten Estepona has been to provide our hospital with more complex care, a commitment to innovation, and to offer a quality service with a differential value".

The expansion of Hospiten Estepona will enable a significant improvement in patient care, with the incorporation of new services and specialties. This reinforces Hospiten's commitment to people.

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