The Health Unit of Alvarães opened on August 31, representing an investment of 2.8 million euros, of which 2.6 million were supported by the Recovery and Resilience Plan. The unit is located next to the civic center of the parish of Alvarães, in the municipality of Viana do Castelo.
The construction was carried out on land provided by the municipal council, with the project being the responsibility of the municipality. Subsequently, the facility was handed over to the Local Health Unit of Alto Minho (ULSAM), responsible for its management. On a provisional basis, patients from the Barroselas Health Center, which is undergoing renovation works, will also be seen at the new facilities.
The space has a reception area, service counter, waiting room with a children's area, five nursing rooms, six medical offices, two treatment rooms, a meeting room, and technical areas. The project was divided into three parts: main road access, the building itself, and exterior improvements with a parking lot.
Last June, the mayor of Viana do Castelo, Luís Nobre, accompanied by the councilor for Health Promotion, Ricardo Rego, and the chairman of ULSAM's Board of Directors, José Cardoso, visited the unit. During the visit, Luís Nobre said the work was "done with passion" and that all those involved in the project worked well together. With this unit, the left bank of the municipality is better equipped to offer quality and efficient health services.
