health
diciembre 5, 2025
Hospital General de Medellín compró un equipo cuyo alquiler costaba $120 millones al año
El Hospital General de Medellín anunció la adquisición de un ecocardiógrafo pediátrico de última generación, como resultado del aporte de familias y e...
TL;DR
- Medellín General Hospital acquired a new pediatric echocardiograph.
- The equipment was funded through the 'Un Eco para la Vida' campaign by the Fundación Infantil Santiago Corazón.
- The machine is vital for early detection of congenital heart defects.
- It will facilitate over 2,000 specialized studies per year.
- This acquisition strengthens the Maternal-Perinatal Route in Medellín.
- It addresses a gap in timely care for children with heart conditions in Colombia.
- The hospital previously spent $120 million annually on renting such equipment.
- A benefactor, Felipe Valderrama, was inspired by his daughter's health experience.
- The fundraising campaign included social media initiatives, events, and a charity dinner.