First green children’s hospital opens in Tehran
Hakim Children’s Hospital recently opened its doors with a grand inauguration ceremony attended by President Ebrahim Raisi.
The educational, research, and treatment facility spans around 30,000 square meters, and is located in Yaftabad, in southwestern Tehran. The hospital aims to enhance the quality and quantity of medical services for children in District 18 of the capital.
The hospital stands as a remarkable testament to the collaboration and empathy between government and social institutions, having been constructed over three years through the combined efforts of a benevolent family and the Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
With state-of-the-art equipment, Hakim Children’s Hospital offers an extensive range of services. Its 19 specialized clinics, Emergency Room with triage, CPR, monitoring zones, serum therapy zone, outpatient operating room, as well as its magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) department with CT scan, and cardiographs, cater to diverse medical needs. The surgery department has eight operating rooms and a central sterile section, while the four inpatient departments include a dialysis unit.
Moreover, the hospital features special care departments with a total of 63 beds for NCCU, NICU, and BICU, along with a dedicated surgical department housing three operating rooms, a hybrid operating room, and an angiography suite.
Notably, the design of the hospital prioritizes the physical and mental well-being of children. The internal architecture incorporates recreational areas and artistic elements to alleviate the stress often associated with hospital environments. The presence of green spaces, ample natural light, convenient vertical and horizontal access, and a wide range of welfare and treatment services for both children and their companions are among the key design features.
Furthermore, the hospital sets a milestone as the first green hospital in the country, thanks to its implementation of a biological treatment plant. This eco-friendly initiative further emphasizes the institution’s commitment to sustainability and responsibility for the environment.