Thanks to the partnership between Alok Institute, SAS Brasil, GasLive, and Fotona Laser, the Light in Health project in Rio de Janeiro (UPA do Alemão, August/September 2023) aimed at reducing the waiting queue in the Unified Health System (SUS) for cervical exams, colposcopy, Pap smears, assistance to women with cervical cancer and to offer new treatments such as telecolposcopy and laser therapy for urinary incontinence.
The patients were selected through a screening supported by the Health and Women’s Secretariats of the City of Rio de Janeiro. They were guided and underwent medical examinations and treatments.
Fotos: Milla Petrillo e Arquivo SAS Brasil
Dozens of doctors and medical students participate in the project. A team has been specially trained for the optimal application of Erbium laser therapy with Dualis – Dynamis equipment from Fotona Technology for cases of urinary incontinence.
Fotos: Milla Petrillo e Arquivo SAS Brasil
General Report: Light in Health
August 25 to 30, Complexo do Alemão (RJ)
2,640 services provided
2,413 people benefited
635 people attended
321 mammograms performed
97 laser therapies for urinary incontinence conducted
54 dental surgical procedures with laser
1,012 screenings for cervical cancer
100 vital sign measurements
The Partners:
“This is our first project in the health sector where 100% of medical services are exclusively for women. I am extremely happy to positively impact their lives and contribute in some way to the public health of our country. Right after I graduated in medicine, I provided services in the SUS of São Paulo. Therefore, I know the positive impact that actions like these can bring to people’s lives, especially women who are waiting for procedures so fundamental to their health and quality of life.”
Dra. Romana Novais, Co-founder Of Alok Institute And Trichology Specialist
“SAS Brasil is a reference in innovations with a social impact in health. We believe that innovation is a powerful tool for expanding access to those who need it most. It is an honor for us to be with partners with the same purpose and to take action with such potential impact, especially with the partnership with SUS. The Complexo do Alemão community was the fiirst in Rio de Janeiro to receive the SAS Brasil telehealth project during the COVID-19 pandemic. In two years, there were thousands of teleconsultations and COVID-19 patients monitored as well as clinical consultations in more than 20 medical specialties. Being able to return to the region, now in person, with such important partners and with specialized and highly resolutive care for women and children is even more special.”
Dra. Adriana Mallet, Co-founder and CMO of SAS Brasil.
“This partnership with Alok Institute is something we had been thinking about for a long time, and being able to make it happen is something that aligns very well with our philosophy: transforming people’s lives through cutting-edge technology and innovative treatments. The project starts with our 60th-anniversary celebration,, and as a gift, we have the partnership with the Alok Institute to care for people with laser in the areas of gynecology, dentistry, and, in the future, in ‘Light in Health,’ in dermatology.”
Federico Blaustein, Ceo of Fotona Brasil.
“Since our first partnership with the Alok Institute, we have always worked on projects that leave a legacy for the impacted people, aiming for that action to continue bringing benefits to many other individuals and communities. In this project, Gaslive participates with a range of products that analyze the patient’s initial health information during the anamnesis conducted by the professional, so that they have more confidence in continuing with the treatment or even identifying any possible issues, such as low oxygen saturation, altered blood pressure, or fever. Following that, we have support equipment with Oxygen Concentrators, BPAPs, and CPAPs.”
Ricardo Manara, Managing Director of Gaslive.
