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[Branch N 6 of GVKG n. a. N.N. Burdenko celebrates 90th anniversary]

A M Marezhkin, Iu A Rozhnov, N N Mits'

    Voenno-Meditsinskii Zhurnal
    |February 16, 2012
    PubMed

    Insights

    Celebrating 90 years, Branch N 6 of the Main Military Clinical Hospital provides vital care. This military clinic offers extensive outpatient and inpatient services, reducing the load on other defense health facilities.

    Area of Science:

    • Military Medicine
    • Healthcare Administration

    Context:

    • This article commemorates the 90th anniversary of Branch N 6, a major facility within the Main Military Clinical Hospital n.a N.N. Burdenko.
    • The branch serves a significant population, including active military personnel, Ministry of Defence retirees, their families, and civilian staff of the Armed Forces.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the operational capacity and historical significance of Branch N 6.
    • To detail the comprehensive medical services offered and the scale of patient care provided.

    Summary:

    • Branch N 6 operates a six-day patient facility, annually treating over 4,000 patients, thereby alleviating pressure on military hospitals and sanatoriums.
    • The polyclinic serves up to 2,000 individuals daily, with over 60,000 registered patients and an additional 250,000 receiving advisory medical support.
    • Care is delivered by over 280 physicians across 62 specialties, supported by 380 nurses, within 119 modern therapeutic and diagnostic departments.

    Impact:

    • The facility significantly reduces the burden on military healthcare infrastructure.
    • Provides essential, high-volume medical services to a large demographic within the Ministry of Defence and associated personnel.
    • Modernized departments and specialized staff ensure comprehensive and advanced patient care.

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