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Pequeno Príncipe will have a new ICU with eight beds
The resources for the new wing are being donated by Volkswagen through the “Paraná Competitivo” program, sponsored by the State Government. Learn more in the fourth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2023

Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute: 17 years committed to scientific development
The results of the studies carried out contribute to the transformation of the life of countless children and adolescents

Surgery performed at Pequeno Príncipe avoids amputation in children with bone tumors
The technique was developed in Japan and uses liquid nitrogen to “kill” cancer cells present in the bones. Learn more about the procedure in the third edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2023
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In 20 days, Pequeno Príncipe Hospital performs seven kidney transplants
Number of procedures depicts the institution’s structure and the technical ability of its teams to handle highly complex cases. Learn more details in the second edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2023

Cardiovascular Surgery Service performs unprecedented procedure in Brazil
Implantation of a pacemaker with an envelope of antibiotics was carried out in December 2022, debuting the use of technology in the country. Read more in the first edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2023

Challenges and hope leave a mark in the year at Pequeno Príncipe
The year is coming to an end and the largest exclusively pediatric hospital of Brazil wants to share some of its achievements with its supporters. Learn more in the 11th edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Pediatric care by the Brazilian Public Health System: why is funding so challenging?
The table fee that regulates payments to hospitals was formulated in the 1980s, and the necessary inflationary corrections weren’t applied. Read more in the tenth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

After two years, Pequeno Príncipe Gala is held in person once again
Held in New York, the 12th edition of the event brought together 260 supporters of the institution and was marked by the emotion of the reunions. Learn more in the ninth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Cost of the 10 most used drugs in the Hospital not fully covered by the Brazilian Public Health System exceeds US$ 500,000 per year
The list includes drugs intended for patients who need bone marrow transplants and who are undergoing cancer treatment. Read more in the eighth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Pequeno Príncipe is one of the hospitals that most perform surgeries on children in Brazil
There are more than 1,000 surgical operations per month, performed by 51 surgeons and 15 anesthesiologists, in 16 specialties and subspecialties, from simple procedures to transplants. Learn more in the seventh edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Shortage of specialized hospitals leads families to cross Brazil in search of care
In a country with continental dimensions, Pequeno Príncipe is the only pediatric hospital to offer high-complexity care in 35 specialties through the Brazilian Public Health System. Read more in the sixth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Pequeno Príncipe starts TV campaign to raise funds
The initiative seeks to mobilize society to support the cause of children’s health. Donations can be made at www.salvarvidas.org.br. Learn more in the fifth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Campaign sheds light on the underfunding and Brazilian crisis of charitable hospitals
Deficit in healthcare reached US$ 10.4 million at the Pequeno Príncipe in 2021, regardless of the fundraising. Click here and learn more in the fourth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

William is a former patient and is fulfilling his dream of becoming a lyrical singer
In autism awareness month, learn about this inspiring story and the characteristics of this condition that affects about seventy million people worldwide. Learn more in the third edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Learnings brought by the COVID-19 pandemic help to reduce mortality rate
Mortality rate dropped from 1.6%, in the first year of the pandemic, to 0.1% in the beginning of the third year. Click here and learn more in the second edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

Cases of COVID-19 in children and adolescents had an outstanding increase by early 2022
Since the beginning of the pandemic, this was the time with the greatest impact of the disease on the child-youth population. Learn more in the first edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2022

International Day of Women and Girls in Science: female participation plays a fundamental role in history and today
The Pequeno Príncipe reinforces the importance of giving visibility to women’s work. At the Pelé Pequeno Príncipe Research Institute, 75% are female researchers

2021: The year of science and hope
The Pequeno Príncipe Hospital faced the challenges of the second year of the coronavirus pandemic with courage, dedication, professionalism and excellence in management. Learn more in the 11th edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

Childhood cancer in Brazil kills twice as much as in the United States
There is a lack of reference centers such as the Pequeno Príncipe Hospital, which offers care from diagnosis to bone marrow transplantation. Learn more in the tenth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

Hospital provides healthcare for indigenous children and adolescents
The project is addressed to the urban village Kakané Porã and provides health monitoring in person and through teleconsultations. Click here and learn more in the ninth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

The Pequeno Príncipe Gala celebrates ten years of social mobilization
Throughout one decade, the event has already raised more than US$ 4.4 million for the assistance and research activities of the institution. Learn more in the eighth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

Protocols adopted by the Hospital guarantee safety to all patients
Doctors warn about the importance of seeking specialized help to preserve the health of children and adolescents. Click here and learn more in the seventh edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe Gala” in 2021

Pequeno Príncipe Hospital reaches the mark of 15,000 catheterizations
The procedure carried out at the institution, exclusively in children and adolescents, treats and helps in the diagnosis. The Cardiology Service is a national reference. Learn more in the sixth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe Gala” in 2021

Rare neurological surgery cures child who had over 100 convulsions a day
The family left Goiânia (state of Goiás) in search for treatment at Pequeno Príncipe Hospital for the little patient. Click here and learn more about this story in the fifth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe Gala” in 2021

Telemedicine: one more way to provide continuity of care during the pandemic
Public Health System (SUS) patients have been prioritized. Consultations are being offered in 13 specialties. Learn more in the fourth edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

The Bone Marrow Transplantation Service turns ten years old
During this period, 303 transplants were carried out, consolidating the service as one of the largest in Brazil to assist children through the Public Health System. Click here and learn more in the third edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

Cochlear Implant Service of Pequeno Príncipe turns 10 years old
According to the Ministry of Health, for each 1,000 children born in Brazil, three present problems related to deaf; procedure is offered by the Public Health System. Click here and learn more in the second edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

Pequeno Príncipe celebrates 15 liver transplants during the first year of the pandemic
Reference in this type of procedure, the institution transforms the lives of several children and their families. Learn more in the first edition of the “Pequeno Príncipe News” in 2021

A year of overcoming
With planning, responsibility and excellence in management and care, the Pequeno Príncipe Hospital faced the coronavirus pandemic. Learn more in the 17th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe Gala mobilizes Hospital supporters in an innovative way
Online event will take place on November 18 and will count on the participation of chef Claude Troisgros and singer and actor Tiago Abravanel. Learn more about the subject in the 16th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Your support is paramount to offer healthcare to children e adolescents also during the pandemic
In the 15th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”, you will learn more about the Gisele’s story. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was a child and received treatment at Pequeno Príncipe. Today, she is a volunteer in the Hospital

Baby with neurodegenerative disease receives revolutionary therapy at Pequeno Príncipe Hospital
Known as the most expensive medicine in the world, Zolgensma was applied to a ten-month-old baby who won the medication in a worldwide raffle. Learn more about the subject in the 14th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe assists patients with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Aware of its role as a reference, the Hospital alerts society about this complication associated with COVID-19, which has a high mortality rate. Learn more about the subject in the 13th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe launches the Gala 2020 – A Journey of Hope
In an on demand online format, the initiative will share health, science, gastronomy and music content with the institution’s supporters. Click here and learn more about the 12th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Researchers work on the development of antibodies against the coronavirus
Produced in the blood of horses, the antibodies allow passive immunization to be offered to patients with severe COVID-19. Click here and learn more about the 11th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Worldwide coronavirus research seeks volunteers
Purpose is to understand why some people develop severe illnesses even without being at risk group. Click here and learn more about the 10th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Coronavirus pandemic advances in the South region of Brazil and impacts Pequeno Príncipe
In addition to the increase in cases, two hospitals in Curitiba (state of Paraná) deactivated pediatric wings and ICUs, transferring care to the institution. Click here and learn more about the 9th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe performs heart transplantation during the coronavirus pandemic
14-year-old patient, Matheus Felipe, waited only eight days for a new heart. Click here and learn more about the 8th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe prepares to resume essential elective surgeries
Specific protocols and flows for surgical patients ensure safety while resuming procedures. Click here and learn more about this and other subjects in the 7th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

2-year-old patient wins the battle against the coronavirus while recovering from transplant
Most children and adolescents treated with COVID-19 show good evolution. Click here and learn more about the 6th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe’s Genomic Lab conducts tests to detect coronavirus
Project enable through the support of society is conducting exams on patients, staff and public agents. Click here and learn more about the 5th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe develops a tool to foresee demand for ICU beds in coping with COVID-19
Based on mathematical modeling, instrument creates strategic intelligence to support Hospital management. Click here and learn more about the 4th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe needs support to face the coronavirus
More than ever, the Hospital needs the support of society to overcome this moment and continue to serve children from all over Brazil with excellent medicine. Click here and learn more about the 3rd edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Research Institute team integrates worldwide project on coronavirus
Main purpose is to understand why some people develop severe illness even without being in the risk group. Click here and learn more about this and other subjects in the 2nd edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Pequeno Príncipe Hospital has prepared an ICU and 48 beds to receive patients with COVID-19
In this pandemic moment, the society’s support for the institution remains fundamental. Click here and learn more about this and other subjects in the 1st edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News – Special edition COVID-19”

Dr. Rodrigo Vianna performs liver transplant in Pequeno Príncipe
Participation of the renowned surgeon in this surgery, that resumed the hepatic transplants in the Hospital, is one of the subjects in the 14th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News”. Click here and learn more about this and other subjects

Pequeno Príncipe Hospital: in 100 years, a revolution in the healthcare of children and adolescents
From reducing child mortality rates to building a new rights-based form of care, the institution innovates to support and protect childhood. Check it out this and another subjects in the 13th edition of the news

Pequeno Príncipe Hospital completes 100 years
Among the various initiatives to celebrate the occasion, a website collects stories of lives that were transformed by the institution. Learn more about this and other subjects in the 12th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News”

Pequeno Príncipe Hospital is awarded for its excellence
With the accomplishment, the institution is now a part of a group of 10 hospitals in Paraná that are considered to be excellent in management and assistance quality, for example. Check it out this and another subjects in the 11th news’ edition!

Pelé kicks off celebrations for Pequeno Príncipe’s 100 years
This is one of the subjects of the 10th edition of “Pequeno Príncipe News”, which also presents articles about the Pequeno Príncipe’s Center for Realistic Simulation and the Translational Medicine, among other topics. Check it out!