Sochi is famous not only for its rich infrastructure, which after the Olympics amazes even seasoned tourists, but also for children. sanatoriums as well numerous miraculous drinking springs located in the region. Legends about their healing power have been made since ancient times. Many hydrogen sulfide Matsesta springs have no analogues in the world. It is the unique combination of their effects on the body with natural healing factors along with the use of the latest equipment in spa therapy that has become the basis for effective recovery in many children's sanatoriums.
Treating children
Sanatoriums for the younger generation in Sochi can not only eliminate health problems for babies. It treats such specialized diseases as diseases of the nervous, endocrine and cardiovascular systems, the motor apparatus, the gastrointestinal tract, immunoallergic pathologies, as well as respiratory problems and skin abnormalities.
Each of the resorts in Sochi offers a special spa treatment, which harmoniously combines the unique healing techniques that are peculiar to this particular area. These include many methods of climatotherapy: balneological in the form of hydrogen sulfide or iodine-bromine baths, as well as special physiotherapy exercises. Many health facilities are federal, such as the FSBI Yunost sanatorium (Sochi).
general information
Permits to this medical institution are provided both within the framework of the state assignment, and under contracts drawn up with legal entities and individuals. Built right on the seashore in Sochi, the Yunost sanatorium has been operating since 1982. He works year-round. It treats diseases of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, diseases of the connective tissue, blood circulation, mastoid and ear.
The successful location of the sanatorium, two hundred meters from the beach, a unique combination of such natural factors as the abundance of green spaces, the sea and the sun, as well as clean air became the reason that children from all regions of Russia come here.
The treatment base, which has a sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi), consists of three pediatric departments and one medical and diagnostic. The staff employs the most experienced doctors, most of whom are highly qualified.
A clinical and biochemical laboratory operates in which modern equipment is installed. Children are examined in the office of ultrasound, functional diagnostics, and consultations are also carried out by specialists such as an orthopedist, neurologist and cardiologist. A psychologist works with children in the sanatorium, conducting both individual and group classes.
Accommodation
The sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi) accepts children from seven to fourteen years old. They are placed in four-, five- and six-seater chambers. Facilities are located on the floor.
Upon admission to treatment, you must present a ticket, a spa card in the form 076 / y-04, a birth certificate, a medical insurance policy, a copy of the parent's passport, the results of an analysis for enterobiosis, a dermatologist’s report and a certificate from an epidemiologist, as well as information about the vaccinations received.
Sanatorium rules
If the child is not accompanied by his parents, then they need to provide a notarized power of attorney confirming the authority of the person. According to the rules by which the Yunost sanatorium (Sochi) operates, admission is allowed up to five days late, but only for a good reason and with the provision of a document justifying it. Days of late check-in or early check-out are not transferred or compensated.
The administration of the Yunost sanatorium reserves the right not to accept treatment if any of the required documents is missing or it is drawn up incorrectly, as well as if the child has contraindications for spa treatment.
Check in
Reception of children in the sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi) is carried out in the ward from eight in the morning. All the children who come for treatment are immediately examined by the doctors who work here and are immediately distributed among departments and units. The formation of the latter is carried out by age.
In the sanatorium there are junior, senior and middle groups. Each of them is assigned two educators who are constantly next to the children. In academic time, advisory lessons are organized here in three main subjects - mathematics, the Russian language and literature. Every day, with the exception of Sunday, two lessons are held for thirty-five minutes each.
Nutrition
Children's sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi) is designed for 300 vacationers. The administration pays great attention to the nutrition of its small customers. The canteen of the sanatorium is equipped with the most modern equipment. Children eat five times a day in a large and beautiful dining room, designed for three hundred and forty seats. If necessary, doctors prescribe a diet table. The diet has a lot of vegetables and fruits, meat is included in the menu daily.
Treatment
Rehabilitation of children is carried out in accordance with the standards of sanatorium care. For all the little vacationers, the doctors working in the sanatorium draw up an individual program based on the diagnosis of the child’s disease and his condition. This is done to achieve the most effective results. In the process of treatment, balneotherapy is used. If necessary, children take iodine-bromine or bischofite, salt or coniferous, as well as pearl, phytopenic and dry carbon dioxide baths. Hydrotherapy with hydromassage, therapeutic or underwater shower is also widely represented.
What else can be said about such an institution as the Yunost sanatorium (Sochi)? Reviews about the techniques used in it are only positive. This institution has all the necessary equipment for electrotherapy and phototherapy. If necessary, children can be prescribed inhalation or paraffin therapy. Climatic or hypoxic therapy is widely practiced. In the mornings, children do gymnastics and exercise therapy.
Infrastructure
The sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi) consists of a five-story building, in which there is a sleeping block with wards. In the halls there is upholstered furniture, TVs are installed. The diagnostic and treatment building and the dining room with the catering unit are located in separate buildings. In addition, the territory has a library, classrooms, games rooms with automatic machines, as well as cinema and concert halls.
Children's sanatorium "Youth" (Sochi) is located in the central district of the city, right on the seashore in the forest park zone. It has its own sandy beach. Not only rescuers, but also the doctor are sure to watch the bathing of children.
Leisure
In addition to sanatorium treatment with children, educational work is also carried out in the form of conversations and events. Children can participate in competitive gaming programs, such as “Mind Games” and “I Want to Know Everything”, as well as in the quizzes “Lucky Case” or “Field of Miracles”.
With great success, evenings devoted to international education are held under the slogan “We will be acquainted.” Each of the children tells where he came from, the history of his city or region, introduces the customs and legends of his people.
The children will be happy to participate in the events organized for them, among which are the “Birthday Day” and “Fun Starts”, the “Guess” contest, as well as the costume party of Neptune, which is annually held on the sanatorium's beach. And the musical shows “Miss Sanatorium” or “Miss Starlet”, as well as “The coolest guy” allow to reveal talents in children. In addition, the guys participate in contests of drawings and posters for the holidays, publish a satirical newspaper, make crafts from natural materials, origami, etc.
In their free time, children can visit the library. Here they are introduced to periodicals, discussions of interesting articles in newspapers and magazines are held. In the evenings, people watch TV shows or videos. Each game room has numerous board games.
The most active vacationers participate in competitions in tennis, volleyball and pionerball, play chess and checkers. There are various circles in the sanatorium, where children learn air and ship modeling, burning, sawing and much more.
Excursions
Excursions are especially popular with children having a rest at the Yunost Federal State Budgetary Institution. They must be taken to the Sochi arboretum, to the garden museum under the name "Tree of Friendship." A visit to the marine terrarium aquarium, where you can see exotic animals, the Riviera park, circus and dolphinarium is carried out for an additional fee.
A lot of attention is paid to local history. Organized walks along hiking trails, a variety of informative discussions on the development of the resort city of Sochi, the inhabitants of the Black Sea, the history of the Yunost sanatorium, the flora of the Matsesta, and so on. This is necessary in order to create in children an idea of the city where they came to be treated. According to psychologists, this not only broadens the mind, but also contributes to the effectiveness of the healing process, for which the children come to the Yunost sanatorium (Sochi).
Prices
To obtain permits that are provided from the federal budget, parents need to collect a package of required documents and submit them to the local health department. If the answer is yes, the application is sent to the sanatorium, and not earlier than six months before arrival. Here she is examined by specialists, after which, in the absence of contraindications, the child is invited to treatment in order of priority.
You can buy a ticket yourself directly in the sanatorium by writing a statement addressed to the head physician and providing all the necessary medical certificates. The cost of the ticket ranges from 1300 to 1700 rubles per day. The indicated amount includes accommodation, meals, treatment and some entertainment programs that are provided free of charge by the Yunost sanatorium (Sochi).
Reviews
Prices for tickets vary depending on the season. Parents whose children came here for treatment note in their reviews the excellent conditions that the Yunost sanatorium (Sochi) offers its guests. Great area, a lot of entertainment, a healthy atmosphere, modern equipment. But the main thing - amazing nature and the sea - all this contributes to recovery.
In some reviews, adults express dissatisfaction with the lack of a pool, but the administration resolved this issue, and soon it will appear in a new building.