Beyond the bustling streets of Alcorcón stands Centro de Salud la Rivota. It is a beacon of health and pioneering spirit. Let’s uncover its story together.
Centro de Salud la Rivota began its journey in January 1985. Back then it was named Centro de Salud Granero Vicedo. It was one of Madrid’s first five health centers. The original location became too small. Centro de Salud la Rivota moved to its current building in January 2007.
The architects Sebastián Araujo, Jaime Nadal and María Jesús Marteles designed this building. Its galvanized steel exterior stands out. The design received special architectural mentions. Centro de Salud la Rivota serves about 23000 people. It operates from 8 AM to 9 PM on weekdays.
Imagine the dedicated staff within Centro de Salud la Rivota. Thirteen family doctors are here. Three pediatricians care for children. There is one dentist. Twelve nurses provide essential care. A physiotherapist helps patients recover. A social worker offers support. A dental hygienist promotes oral health. These professionals work tirelessly for the community.
Centro de Salud la Rivota is more than just a health center. It is a teaching center. It is accredited for postgraduate education in pediatrics. It collaborates with nursing programs for undergraduate teaching.
The Centro de Salud la Rivota team received recognition for quality. In 2013, they won an award for improving the distribution of diabetic test strips. A poem honors the center’s professionals. S. Caraballo Díaz wrote “Al Centro médico La Rivota, sin omitir a nadie”.
Getting here is easy. The address is Calle Las Palmeras s/n. The commuter train station is about 800 meters away. Several bus lines stop closer. Buses 510, 516 and 520 all stop nearby. Local lines 1 and 2 also provide access. Night bus N502 serves the area too.
Centro de Salud la Rivota stands 1.6 km from its main hospital. The Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón provides further care. Other hospitals like Móstoles and Rey Juan Carlos are also nearby.
Centro de Salud la Rivota embodies public healthcare. It is part of Madrid’s health network. It falls under the Asistencial Oeste management. The Servicio Madrileño de Salud oversees it all.
So next time you pass Centro de Salud la Rivota. Remember its pioneering history. Think of the dedicated professionals inside. It stands as a testament to community health and care.