The ARS SEMMA has taken a significant step by inaugurating its second children’s recreation point, known as Semma Kids, located in the Hospital Docente Semma Santo Domingo. This initiative responds to the ARS SEMMA‘s commitment to the integral well-being of affiliated families, creating more human environments in healthcare centers.
Statements from Dr. Luis René Canaán Rojas
During the ceremony, the executive director of the ARS SEMMA, Dr. Luis René Canaán Rojas, emphasized the importance of offering children a safe and healthy place. “The goal is to keep them away from constant screen use, regulating these technological tools that, although useful, must be handled with care”, he specified. This vision seeks to humanize medical care and provide positive experiences for young visitors.
Details of the inauguration of Semma Kids
Benefits for children and affiliated families
The children present at the event received participation certificates and kits with educational games and food. The Semma Kids area, installed in the Maternal and Infant Unit (SEMMITA) of the Hospital Semma Santo Domingo, is part of institutional efforts to improve the experience of affiliated families. In the Dominican Republic, where the ARS SEMMA serves thousands of educators and their dependents, initiatives like this address the need for playful spaces in hospital environments.
Historically, the ARS SEMMA has expanded its services since its founding, focusing on prevention and quality of life. This second Semma Kids follows the first one inaugurated previously, reflecting a pattern of investment in child well-being. Experts in child health highlight that spaces like this reduce stress in medical visits, promoting healthy development without excessive exposure to digital devices.
Context and relevance
In a country with high dependence on health insurance like the ARS SEMMA, these measures strengthen the trust of affiliated families. Statistics from the Ministry of Public Health indicate that 30% of pediatric consultations involve prolonged waits, where active recreation mitigates anxiety. The ARS SEMMA demonstrates sensitivity to these realities, prioritizing close and adapted environments.
- Second Semma Kids space in operation.
- Located in SEMMITA of the hospital.
- Focus on screen-free recreation.
- Benefits: certificates and kits for children.
The opening of Semma Kids by the ARS SEMMA in the Hospital Semma Santo Domingo marks a step forward in integral care for affiliated families, consolidating its role as a pioneering entity in Dominican family health.
