ULS Barcelos/Esposende Wins 2026 Health Best Practices Award

The health unit was awarded in the Best Project 2026 category for its "Integrated Orthopedic Forum Patient Journey: a 360º intervention" project.

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The Local Health Unit of Barcelos/Esposende (ULSBE) has won the Best Project 2026 award at the 19th edition of the Health Best Practices Award in Lisbon, for its project “Integrated Orthopedic Forum Patient Journey: a 360º intervention”.

The awarded project focuses on the orthopedic forum patient's journey, integrating various stages of care, from pre-surgery preparation to the recovery period.
Among the phases covered in the project are the pre-operative consultation, teaching and training of specific exercises, preparation for surgery, and home-based rehabilitation.
The distinction was presented on October 28th in the capital, as part of the 19th Health Best Practices Award, an initiative promoted by the Portuguese Association for Hospital Development (APDH).
This award recognizes the project developed in the field of Orthopedics and the commendable work of the professionals involved in its implementation and success.
Based on information from the official source: ULS de Barcelos/Esposende (30/10/2026)