Belarus is a unique country. Everyone who has ever been here wants to come back again. This is not surprising, given the extraordinary beauty of nature, the abundance of coniferous forests, the cleanest air, excellent cuisine made from natural products, mineral waters and much more. Excursions around the republic are varied and informative. Nature reserves such as Belovezhskaya Pushcha, famous parks with bicentennial trees, small picturesque towns and modern metropolises with exhibitions, theaters and museums - in Belarus everyone will find entertainment to their taste.
One third of the country consists of green spaces. Because of this, Belarus is considered the "lungs" of Europe. Even a simple rest will bring tangible benefits, the main thing is to spend more time outdoors. And treatment in the republic brings not only benefits, but also considerable pleasure.
There are many sanatoriums in Belarus, but Ostroshitsky Gorodok deserves special mention - a sanatorium specializing in the rehabilitation of children with problems of the genitourinary system, blood diseases, including oncology, and disorders of the immune and nervous systems.
Location
Children's republican sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" is located on the Usyazha River, 15 km from Minsk. This is a small tributary of the Gaina, chosen by fishermen, no more than 50 km long. In Usyazha, there are crucian carp, pike and other fish that do not tolerate polluted water bodies. The presence of such flora and fauna testifies to the exceptional purity of the river.
The sanatorium is surrounded by a pine forest, so the territory smells pleasantly of fresh pine needles. During the summer and autumn months, vacationers go for walks and always return with mushrooms. Children and adults like walking in the forest, the pines around the town are over two hundred years old, the size of the trunks is impressive. In addition, there are a lot of songbirds in Belarus, about 100 species.
Connoisseurs of natural landscapes will enjoy both the forest and the view of the river. The shores are steep in places and very beautiful. Swallows live in high sandy embankments. Fruit trees, birches, lindens, a lot of needles, as well as berry bushes grow on the territory of the sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok". From spring to the first snow, the flower beds delight the eye with bright colors.
Specialization
Sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" can simultaneously accept 180 children from 2 to 18 years old. Toddlers are invited for treatment withparents.
Rehabilitation specialists work in the following areas:
- Oncology department. He is engaged in the restoration of the immune system and general strengthening therapy after the main treatment. At the same time, only 30 children with such diagnoses can be admitted to the sanatorium, but the department plans to expand in the future.
- Oncohematology department. Helps recover patients who have had leukemia and other blood diseases. 25 places in total.
- The Nephrology Department deals with diseases of the genitourinary system. At the same time, 50 children who are indicated for this therapy can be in the sanatorium.
- The neurological department helps to put the body in order after the treatment of severe diseases of the nervous system. There are 25 seats here.
Procedures
The sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" has assembled modern technology and medical equipment.
Treatment procedures:
- Complex kinesiotherapy is a treatment in motion. Physical activity in the fresh air and in water, specially designed sets of exercises performed under the guidance of a doctor.
- Physiotherapy is the stimulation of body systems by natural factors. These include stimulation with electricity, magnets, laser, paraffin finger therapy and more.
- Balneotherapy is the use of mineral water treatments in the treatment. In the sanatorium, coniferous, herbal, pearl,mineral baths with the addition of aromatic oils. Power shower, circular shower, sauna and hydromassage.
- Light therapy is a treatment with a laser and magnets. This procedure uses Bioptron lamps with polarized light.
- Therapeutic massage - this procedure is aimed at stimulating the muscle group that needs it at this time. The departments provide both manual and hardware massage.
In addition, the individual program for young patients includes:
- Reflexology.
- Phytotherapy.
- Differentiated drug therapy.
- Psychological rehabilitation.
- Diagnosis of comorbidities.
The sanatorium has its own laboratory, equipped with the latest world diagnostics. There are researches such as:
- Ultrasound.
- ECG.
- EEG.
- Biochemical blood test.
- Immunological research, etc.
The photos of the sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" presented in the article speak for themselves.
Services and services
Children do not like to be treated, and psychologists of the institution understand this. Therefore, in the sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" leisure activities for children are organized: playrooms, where experienced educators will select a lesson to their liking. A library for those who can already read.
For mothers and babies, a separate section with many fairy tales. Sports ground for active games under the supervision of an instructor. Induring the school year, a school operates on the territory. In addition, children are regularly taken on excursions to memorable places, attractions and places of interest: the Center for Oceanography, the Museum of Zoology, Khatyn.
Food and lodging
When going to a sanatorium with a child, it must be taken into account that parents of small children under three years of age are provided with food. Mothers and fathers of older children will have to pay for dining services separately.
Patients live in one of the two buildings. The first - hotel, consists of two floors, rooms of different price categories and comfort.
Sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok": patient reviews
When a child is seriously ill, constant examinations, mountains of pills, one therapy replaces another, hassle and uncertainty burn the vitality of parents. Therefore, children who managed to cope with an insidious disease are sent to a sanatorium for rehabilitation several times a year. "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" is no exception, the children are happy to return to familiar procedures, and grateful parents write positive reviews. Among which the following moments are mentioned:
- rehabilitation at a decent level;
- the child is not afraid to go to the procedures;
- have fun for kids;
- cleanliness of premises;
- all manipulations are carried out by the staff carefully;
- each room has its own shower and toilet.
The patients did not like these nuances:
- small pool, cold water in winter;
- not varied food;
- old renovation;
- there is uncertainty about the schedule and number of procedures, the staff is not willing to solve problems.
The only thing that upsets patients is the road. How to get to the children's republican sanatorium "Ostroshitsky Gorodok" with luggage if the bus station is located half a kilometer from the territory? Vacationers express hope that this problem will be solved soon.
From the central bus station you need to walk to the metro station "Lenin Square", get to the station "Vostok". Shuttle bus No. 1554 runs from there every day from seven in the morning to nine in the evening with an interval of half an hour.
