"Alatau" (sanatorium, Almaty) is a mountain-climatic resort. A wonderful republican children's clinical institution recently opened after a major overhaul. The Ministry of Health promises that rehabilitation services in Kazakhstan will develop more and more.
The uniqueness of the resort
Alatau (sanatorium, Almaty) is already valuable because it uses non-drug methods of treatment. This is its main distinguishing feature from other medical institutions. Alatau is also unique in its location. It is located in the Small Almaty Gorge, the height above sea level is 1460 m. Under such conditions, it is very good to treat somatic non-infectious diseases. Climatotherapy is the leading direction of this medical institution. Rest and walks in the mountain air give excellent results.
Natural disaster and overhaul
In 2012, Alatau (a health resort in Almaty) was hit by a strong gale. He tore off the roof. The wind tore up the trees with the root, breaking the glass. Fortunately, all the children who lived in the institution were not injured, they were able to be evacuated. And rescuers urgently began to analyze the rubble. The damage caused by the elements of the sanatorium was considerable.
Many sick children and their parents had a hard time without Alatau, because the best Black Sea resorts cannot compare with it. After this, the building was reconstructed, the builders carried out major repairs. And for more than three years, the Alatau children's sanatorium in Almaty has been hosting its young patients again. For over 75 years, he has been delighting young visitors, here they not only receive medical treatment, but also study to keep up with the school curriculum.
What the sanatorium includes
The Republican Children's Clinical Sanatorium "Alatau" (Almaty) is designed for 100 places for students under 13 years old and 5 places for children under 7 years old with parents. Vouchers are issued for children free of charge, parents must pay their maintenance.
What units does the Alatau medical institution consist of? This is a department for diagnosing and treating patients (electrotherapy, dentist, massage room, biofeedback therapy, paraffin therapy, exercise therapy room, department for water procedures). There is a training part for lessons and educational work and a dining room.
In the sanatorium offer:
- procedures related to the respiratory system (treatment of recurrent bronchitis, convalescence centers after pneumonia and bronchitis);
- treatment and prevention of allergic diseases, including bronchial asthma;
- treatment of pathologies of ENT diseases;
- diagnosis and treatment of the genitourinary system;
- examination and treatment of the stomach and intestines;
- prevention of diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- endocrine system treatment.
To whom sanatorium treatment is contraindicated
Many children suffering from various diseases are expected by the Alatau sanatorium (Almaty). The photos in the article demonstrate the main activities of this wonderful children's institution. But some children are not recommended to visit the resort. Do not go to a sanatorium for patients with bronchial asthma during an exacerbation of the disease or after an attack. With severe asthma, treatment and prophylactic procedures are also contraindicated. It is forbidden to stay in the sanatorium for patients with chronic pneumonia, acute parasitic and infectious diseases. People in contact with infected patients, patients with tuberculosis, mental and intellectual disorders, and enuresis are not accepted at Alatau.
Varieties of medical procedures in "Alatau"
What types of treatment does the Alatau sanatorium offer? Children of Almaty and other cities are healed, mainly with the help of climatotherapy. It is very beneficial to breathe clean mountain air, and the water from local rivers is rich in hydro and air ions. In this children's institution, the regime of the day is strictly observed, physical education minutes are held. Children regularly take diet food, do therapeutic exercises. Particular importance is given to water procedures. Specialists teach patients to use underwater, circular, ascending and other types of souls. Mud and paraffin treatments are practiced. If necessary, psychotherapy sessions are conducted in the sensory room. Experienced specialists perform therapeutic massages. There is also a physiotherapy room where young patients are treated with magnetotherapy, light, laser, darsonval, and electric. "Alatau" (sanatorium, Almaty) is an excellent medical staff and the most modern treatment methods and technologies.
Stormy life "Alatau"
Alatau (sanatorium, Almaty) is equipped with the most modern medical devices. Rehabilitation and treatment are always effective here. An experienced dentist works for children, and an otolaryngological care cabinet is also open.
This medical institution has an excellent catering unit, here children eat 6 times a day. For each child, their own therapeutic diet is selected. The menu in the dining room is very diverse, there are enough healthy and tasty dishes. Fruits are issued regularly.
Sanatorium "Alatau" (Almaty) allows students to combine the educational process and medical procedures. The guys here are very comfortable, cozy and warm. There are always a lot of interesting events and activities in the sanatorium. Book lovers can visit the library, which has literature for every taste.
Somatic department work
Very popular is the children's sanatorium "Alatau" (Almaty). The address of this wonderful resort is as follows: Almaty, st. Mountain, 470. For all questions, please call: +7 (727) 271-61-99. The main contribution to the treatment of patients is made by the somatic department. In addition to beds for children, there are a number of other rooms: an appointment room, for a senior nurse, for procedures, for a hostess sister. There are also two posts for medical staff.
Every day, doctors are visited in the department, and once a week, doctors and the head of the sanatorium go round with the head of the department. Once a month, various seminars and conferences are organized for nurses and doctors. A psychologist is constantly working with children. Outdoor games, walks are regularly arranged. In the framework of general strengthening therapy, children are given non-carbonated Essentuki mineral water, regularly prepare herbal tea, and give vitamins.
Three stages of spa treatment
Alatau, a sanatorium in Almaty (470 Gornaya), divides the treatment of each race into three stages. The first 3-4 days, children are given the opportunity to acclimatize, get used to the change of place and the regime of the day. During this period, in some children, under the influence of climate, cough intensifies, choking occurs, temperature rises and inflammation in the bronchi worsens. But that rarely happens. To make it easier to get used to the climate, physiotherapy exercises are carried out, mineral water is given out. The best treatments here are sun and air baths.
At the second stage, medical recovery procedures are carried out. It lasts 12 days. During these days, the most basic rehabilitation is carried out, which eliminates the progression of inflammation in the bronchi and lungs. They carry out many activities from water procedures, massages, salt inhalations to physiotherapy.
At the third stage, the main treatment is fixed. Children are gradually beginning to prepare to return to normal home mode. Specialists teach children to independently perform exercises, do self-massage, hardening procedures, go jogging and walking.
Sanatorium "Alatau" also offers paid services, the price list can be viewed on the official website of the institution.
Educational work of the sanatorium
Only qualified educators and teachers work in Alatau. The cultural life of the resort is very eventful. On the first day of arrival, a special event for acquaintance is held. Then various sports relay races and competitions are regularly organized. Often there are circus performers, trips to the city of Almaty are organized. On weekends, children can dance at a disco or watch a good movie in the cinema.
Reviews
All visitors to the resort "Alatau" really like the indescribable beauty of the mountain landscape surrounding it. Many celebrate well-designed recreational activities. This is the work of the water park, golf club, spa, gym. It is very convenient to combine diagnostic and therapeutic activities. The sanatorium has its own greenhouse, which grows fresh vegetables and herbs. It is very pleasing to adults and children.