The military sanatorium (Essentuki) was founded 92 years ago. During this time, thousands of patients received treatment within its walls. Continuing the tradition of providing assistance, health resort employees pay attention to each vacationer, trying to make the treatment comfortable and effective.
History and Description
The military sanatorium (Essentuki) was established in 1922. Initially, its use was possible only in the warm season, for the winter season, the health resort was closed. The number of treatment places was limited - only 72 beds. Since 1932, the reception of patients has become year-round, and the number of seats has been increased.
By 1939, the sanatorium received a new name - "Essentuki Sanatorium of the Red Army", in it 200 people could rest and improve their health. During the Great Patriotic War, the institution was evacuated to the city of Borjomi and reformatted to a hospital, the reverse process took place a year later, when the health resort returned to its former place.
In 1956, the Military Sanatorium (Essentuki) was merged with the health resort of the North Caucasus Military District, as a result of the merger, the "Essentuki Sanatorium of the Soviet Army" was formed, and in 1970 the health resort was transferred to the Ministry of Defense of the USSR. During this period, many infrastructure facilities were built - a dining room, new medical and sleeping buildings, the number of places for vacationers increased to 500 units. The next expansion took place in 1993, when another dormitory building was put into operation, as a result of which the capacity of the health resort increased to 700 places.
Medical profile
The Central Military Hospital (Essentuki) accepts treatment for the following indicators:
- Gastrointestinal diseases (ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum, esophagitis, chronic cholecystitis, gastritis, pancreatitis, duodenitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, adhesions, postoperative conditions of the stomach, etc.).
- Diseases of the endocrine system (all forms of diabetes).
- Disorders in the metabolic system (including obesity).
Contraindications for obtaining medical services in a sanatorium are:
- Any chronic diseases that are in the acute stage.
- Infectious diseases in the acute phase until the end of the isolation period.
- Neoplasms.
- All forms of tuberculosis.
- All types of diseases requiring inpatient treatment and supervision.
- Any kind of mental illness (including alcoholism, drug addiction, epilepsy).
- Frequent bleeding, blood diseases.
- Pregnancy in any trimester.
- All types of sexually transmitted diseases.
Diagnostics and departments
The military sanatorium (Essentuki) has a modern, well-equipped medical base and a diagnostic department. Reception is conducted by highly qualified specialists in the following areas:
- Urology.
- Gynecology.
- Dentistry and prosthetics.
- Ophthalmology.
- Neurology.
The diagnostic base includes departments:
- Laboratory for a range of analyzes (clinical, biochemical, bacteriological).
- Department of Endoscopic Diagnostics.
- X-ray room.
- Department of Ultrasound Research.
- Endoscopic examinations.
The military sanatorium (Essentuki) uses modern methods of providing comprehensive assistance to treat and improve its guests. The health resort is focused on preventive procedures that aim to increase immunity, strengthen the general condition, and tone the body. The second priority is medical services aimed at gaining health or alleviating the current symptoms of the disease, stabilizing the condition.
Treatment methods
The military sanatorium in Essentuki for military pensioners offers preferential accommodation and preferences for health-improving procedures. The following treatments are used in the health resort:
- Drinking therapy according to the doctor’s test (Essentuki mineral water).
- Aerotherapy
- Balneotherapy (several types of therapeutic baths, irrigation with mineral waters and herbal decoctions).
- Mud therapy (applications, wraps, galvanic mud, etc.).
- Hydropathy (healing and massage showers, baths).
- Electrotherapy (UHF, DMV, darsonval, amplipulse therapy, etc.).
- Phototherapy (laser therapy, UV treatment, etc.).
- Inhalations (alkaline, traditional, ultrasonic, oil).
- Exercise therapy, massages, vacuum therapy.
- Hyperbaric oxygenation, ozone therapy, barotherapy.
- Diet therapy and more.
Accommodation and prices
The Central Military Sanatorium (Essentuki) offers accommodation with varying degrees of comfort:
- One room designed for one or two vacationers. The atmosphere includes a set of modern furniture (including two beds), household appliances, a bathroom with shower.
- One room for one guest with furniture, household appliances and a bathroom.
- Two-room suite for two persons. The room has comfortable furniture (double bed and folding sofa), utensils for daily use, household appliances, a bathroom.
- Three-room suite for two vacationers - maximum comfort, a full set of furniture in each room, technical equipment with household appliances, dishes, air conditioning, communications and much more.
All numbers of housing stock in the sanatorium are cleaned every other day, linen is changed once every seven days. A set of household appliances includes a TV, fridge, radio point, telephone, electric kettle, etc. A set of towels is provided in the bathrooms. Each room has a balcony.
The health resort in Essentuki presented many with health and excellent relaxation. The prices for the stay of the military, family members and employees of the Ministry of Defense system are set for the full course of treatment, which is twenty-one days. The cost starts from 48 300 rubles.
The commercial price for those who want to visit the sanatorium and receive treatment with full board is calculated for one day of stay, the minimum price is from 2,760 rubles, which is the average cost of a stay in the resort of Essentuki. The military sanatorium applies preferential vouchers to military pensioners, family members of military and civil servants in the MO system. For pensioners, the cost for 21 days of stay with treatment, accommodation and full board is 12 075 rubles. The cost is presented at the price list of 2017 (prices have not changed in comparison with 2016).
Nutrition
The military sanatorium (Essentuki) is one of the institutions where a lot of attention is paid to the treatment of gastroenterological diseases, so the nutrition system is under close medical supervision. The menu includes dishes in which the amount of nutrients is balanced, and the products are used only of the highest quality and natural origin.
The basis of diet therapy is preventive and therapeutic tables, consisting of 11 types of diets. Patients are provided with a pre-order service according to the doctor’s instructions. Eating is carried out 3 to 6 times a day, depending on the treatment system. For those who come on vacation and do not require treatment, dishes are served from the general table №15. If the patient has allergic reactions to certain types of products, an individual menu is developed.
Reviews
Most of the vacationers found the Military Sanatorium (Essentuki) useful. Reviews with positive ratings talk about a good medical base and accurate diagnosis, proximity of mineral springs and a landscaped area. Almost everyone enjoyed talking with friendly staff and qualified doctors. The medical assistance received at the health resort helped to get rid of some diseases, significantly improved health and made it possible to fully relax, gain strength for the whole next year.
Negative reviews about the institution are few. They indicate the proximity of the resort cafe, which does not stop working even late at night, spreading the sounds of loud music throughout the district. This makes it difficult to sleep, and spa guests are advised to choose rooms away from the cafe. Also, many vacationers believe that repairs are needed in medical and residential buildings, but the condition of the buildings does not affect the work and the quality of services.