Grupo Med Imagem, managed by Athena Saúde, will increase the availability of tests and surgical procedures through the Unified Health System (SUS) in the city of Teresina. This expansion was recently realized through a collaboration established with the Ministry of Health.
This expansion is part of the program called Agora Tem Especialistas and includes a financial contribution of R$ 8.9 million aimed at strengthening specialized care in the state of Piauí, with the goal of reducing long waiting lists in the public health network.
The partnership allows hospital infrastructure to be used to serve patients under SUS, covering exams such as MRI, CT scan, endoscopy, and colonoscopy, in addition to various surgical procedures. During the formalization event, the Work Plan and Execution Term related to the proposals from Hospital Santa Maria and Prontomed Adulto were signed, both units belonging to Grupo Med Imagem in the Piauí capital.
At Hospital Santa Maria, the expansion includes the introduction of new surgical options, such as bariatric and gynecological surgeries, including vaginal hysterectomy. The project is scheduled to be executed over the next twelve months. According to data provided by the State Health Secretariat (Sesapi), these units have already performed more than 1,500 surgeries within the scope of the program until October 2026.
Felipe Scipiao, national medical manager of Grupo Athena Saúde, celebrated the achievement, stating that the signing of the partnership with the Ministry of Health, via the Agora Tem Especialistas program, will allow the Piauí population to access MRI, CT scan, endoscopy, and colonoscopy exams. He emphasized that this reinforces Grupo Med Imagem's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare in a coordinated and integrated manner with the local community.
Rodrigo Alves, director of the Department of Strategies for Expansion and Qualification of Specialized Care (DEEQAE) representing the Ministry of Health, highlighted the expansion of services at Hospital Santa Maria. He expressed satisfaction at returning to Teresina, Piauí, to sign the addendum, which represents the expansion of a successful project. Alves mentioned that, in addition to general surgeries, bariatric surgeries will be incorporated, which have a great social impact.
The director also stressed the collaboration between the federal, state, and municipal governments to improve access to specialized services and reduce waiting times. Meanwhile, Phamela Vieira, Hospital Operations Manager at Med Imagem, underlined the importance of maintaining this initiative. She confirmed the inclusion of gynecological surgeries and vaginal hysterectomy, classifying it as a significant milestone. Vieira guaranteed that the execution of these procedures will continue over the next 12 months, as they bring great benefits to both society and the group itself.
According to the manager, this collaboration strengthens Grupo Med Imagem's presence in supporting the Piauí population, uniting the service capacity of Prontomed Adulto and Santa Maria hospitals with the efforts of the Ministry of Health to expand SUS access to specialized treatments and exams. With this expansion in Teresina, the initiative helps address accumulated demand and ensures greater access for the population to healthcare.