Healthcare Magazine June 2015 | Page 93

BRAZIL about USD $ 22million . Last year , an additional USD $ 45 million was invested in the construction of block two of Hospital São José — considered the premium hospital of the group . The project , which expands from 67 to 118 beds , will also include the implementation of an emergency service , 31 chemotherapy rooms , the latest radiation equipment , a floor dedicated to the care and welfare of cancer patients and a floor specialized in bone marrow transplants .
In 2014 , BP started the “ Projeto Conectar ”. A program to restructure and modernize the technology of all three hospitals . Launched in mid-2014 and planned to end in 2016 , this project had USD $ 4 million as an initial investment .
Coelho states : “ Our plans consider investments of around [ USD ] $ 44 million in 2015 . The majority will be invested in Hospital São José and approximately [ USD ] $ 2.8 million in improvements to the diagnostic center .”
With so many projects and excellent prospects for the future , Coelho makes it clear that the entity will always maintain the strategic direction of working with dedication , ensuring high quality care for all patients . “ We will keep the strength in our purpose to make Beneficência Portuguesa not only recognized for its expertise and assistance , but above all , for the same cause from 155 years ago : to provide quality health care for each and everyone ,” he concludes .

Company Information

NAME
Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo
INDUSTRY
Healthcare
HEADQUARTERS
São Paulo - SP , Brazil
ESTABLISHED
1859
EMPLOYEES
7,500 employees and 3,000 doctors
MANAGEMENT
Board Directors President : Rubens Ermírio de Moraes CEO : Denise Santos
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