From this Monday, the USB (Basic Medical Center) in the Bambuzal area, in Itajai, on the north coast of Santa Catarina, will have extended opening hours (13). The purpose of this change is to make it easier for the population to access health services, especially for residents who work during the day.

UBS in the Bambuzal area is starting to operate longer. – Photo: Reproduction Internet/ND

Special hours will be only on Mondays and Tuesdays, from 7:00 to 22:00. These two days will offer services for vaccinations, dressings, treatment, admissions, check-ups, child care and prenatal care.

The medical team will work with a pediatrician, two general practitioners, two nurses, one responsible for vaccinations, two nurses and an orderly.

On the remaining days of the week, the block will continue to serve the population from 7:00 to 19:00. USB is located at Rua São Joaquim, nº 399, in the Bambuzal area, in the São Vicente area. For more information, call (47) 3346-1781.