The Comprehensive Care Unit for Women at the Doctor Pedro Emilio Carrillo University Hospital, in the municipality of Valera in the state of Trujillo, serves an average of 1.200 patients.
It was inaugurated on May 17, 2025, and is equipped with advanced technology. It offers laboratory tests, cancer screening, and specialist consultations free of charge.
Hugo Caldera, head of the unit, indicated that, together with a multidisciplinary team, this center has services aimed at the prevention and care of women's diseases.
It also offers a priority high-risk obstetrics (ARO) area for the management of critical pregnancies. “This specialty is vital for monitoring critical pregnancies, providing mothers in Trujillo with the assurance of having access to cutting-edge technology and highly trained personnel in high-risk situations,” she said.
Caldera noted that approximately 300 patients are treated weekly at this healthcare center.
“Our Unit complies with the premises dictated by our authorities of the Ministry of Health regarding free, timely, speedy and capacity to care for the women of Trujillo and its surroundings by being a type IV referral hospital, offering subspecialized care in all areas of gynecology and obstetrics,” he pointed out.
Gynecological triage
- Opening hours. Open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Services. The prenatal care plan is organized based on the pregnant woman's existing medical conditions. Services include cervical cytology tests, cervical and endometrial biopsies, and follow-up and treatment planning for gynecological and cervical conditions.
- Requirement. Gynecological triage is performed without prior appointments and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Gynecological and obstetric ultrasound
- Hours. Available on Thursdays only by appointment made on Mondays.
- Service. This is a diagnostic imaging study that uses ultrasound waves to evaluate the female reproductive organs and monitor pregnancy. Pelvic and transvaginal gynecological ultrasounds are performed. Six patients are seen every Thursday.
- Requirements: Bring the order issued by the specialist. Arrive with good hygiene.
Aro Service
- Opening hours. Monday to Friday.
- Service. Control, monitoring and intensive treatment of pregnant women who have a higher probability of suffering complications before, during or after childbirth.
- Requirements: Please bring a medical report, a yellow folder with a fastener, and five sheets of white paper. Patient care is provided.
Mammography
- Schedule: Tuesday to Friday.
- Service. This is a specialized breast X-ray used for the early detection of abnormalities and breast cancer. This study is typically performed pre- or post-operatively on patients. Due to machine requirements, the maximum bust size is 38. They serve five patients.
- Requirements: Bring a green Sankey brand CD. Present a medical referral and report; arrive without deodorant or cosmetics in the underarm/breast area.
Obstetric Doppler
- Opening hours. Open on Tuesdays.
- Service. It is a safe and painless ultrasound study that evaluates the baby's condition, circulation, and also helps detect complications during pregnancy. The service sees six patients per day.
- Requirements: You must request an appointment, bring a medical report, as well as the gel and five sheets of white paper.
Gynecologic oncology
- Schedule. Wednesday, on the third floor of the hospital.
- Service. Dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and follow-up of cancers affecting the female reproductive system. It has specialists for advanced surgical and oncological care.
- Requirements: Good hygiene of the pelvic and vaginal area. Treats 3 patients for the first time and 4 subsequent patients.
Cervical pathology, colposcopy, biopsy
- Hours. This service receives patients from Monday to Friday.
- Services. These are special studies to observe the cervix, vagina, and vulva in a magnified manner in order to detect abnormalities and prevent cancer.
- Requirements: Bring the doctor's order. For the culture sample, you must bring the test tube. The sample will be processed here. For the cytology test, the patient must bring the kit for this test and come in eight days after menstruation.
Bone densitometry
- Opening hours. Service from Monday to Friday on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Service. This is a quick, painless, and low-radiation diagnostic test that measures the amount of calcium and minerals in bones. These tests are performed for postoperative monitoring. Results are available within 15 days. The service sees 10 patients daily.
- Requirements: Submit a medical reference and report. Obtain a copy of the form to fill out your information and bring five blank sheets of paper.
