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03/08/2023

Paula Daza, new member of our MATER directory

In July, Paula Daza, a surgeon, pediatrician and former undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, officially joined our Corporation as a member of the Board of Directors.

Thus, the board of directors is formed by Dr. José Manuel Escala Aguirre, founder and president; Jaime Vargas Serrano, vice-president; José Santiago Arellano Marín, executive director; Dr. Felipe Cavagnaro Santa María, director; Álvaro Saavedra Florez, director; Ligia Parisi Bagolini, director and Dr. Paula Daza, director.

We are happy that we continue to grow as a MATER family, and to be able to continue our work to prevent and treat kidney disease in children throughout Chile, providing quality health and leveling the playing field in health.

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The Corporation shared updates on its work and the initiatives it is carrying out in Region V to expand timely access to diagnostic services and surgeries for children with nephro-urological conditions.
This year, MATER has been able to care for more children in various parts of Chile, thanks to the grant from the Alegría Fund.
A total of 23 children were treated, and 24 surgeries were performed at San Camilo Hospital during the fourth campaign organized by Corporación MATER in partnership with the Aconcagua Health Service to help reduce waiting lists for pediatric surgery.
The Corporation participated in various sessions of the conference held in Santiago, addressing topics related to complex surgeries, the care of pediatric surgical patients, clinical simulation, and the analysis of results from the “Creciendo sin Espera” program.
Stays, getaways, dinners, tourist activities, and special products are all part of a new edition of Re-MATER. These various experiences can be purchased directly or through an online auction, which will remain open until October 9, and each bid will help support the mission of Corporación MATER.
During Matchday 20 of the Mercado Libre First Division, all club captains will wear a special armband featuring their club’s crest and the slogan “Healthy Kidney, Happy Child,” as part of the first initiative under this partnership.