Oleg Melnichenko supervised the repair of children's clinic in Kuznetsk

During a working trip on October 27, the Governor of the Penza region Oleg Melnichenko checked how the repair in the polyclinic of the Kuznetsk Children's Central District Hospital.

According to the regional Ministry of Health, this institution was one of the first facilities visited by the head of the region.

The overhaul of the polyclinic began in 2025 as part of the modernization program of the primary health care of the national project Long and active life. The building, commissioned in 1989, needed a major renovation.

According to the acting chief doctor of the Kuznetsk Children's Central RB Galina Deryabina, by now the specialists have repaired both floors, completely replaced the engineering networks and insulated the facade.

Particular attention was paid to the convenience of visitors. The entrance group was re-equipped so that it was easier for parents with wheelchairs and people with limited mobility to get to the clinic.

In addition, all window blocks were replaced in the building and modern supply and exhaust ventilation systems were installed.

During the trip, Oleg Melnichenko also got acquainted with the work of the Center for Women’s Health, opened in Kuznetsk in 2025 as part of the federal project “Protection of Motherhood and Childhood” of the national project “Family”.

As Galina Deryabina noted, the institution allows women to receive almost all the necessary complex of obstetric and gynecological care in one place.

The governor spoke to medical professionals and patients. He stressed that high-quality medical care should be available not only to residents of the regional center, but also to residents of the Penza region.

“We must create all conditions so that women can be observed during pregnancy in modern, bright and safe offices near the house, such as in the women’s clinic, which was repaired last year,” said Oleh Melnichenko.

Following the results of the working visit, the relevant departments were instructed to continue monitoring compliance with the quality standards of patient care in the updated medical institutions.