The health of women and children is at the center of discussions at the 5th Maternal-Infant Congress and the 10th Maternal-Infant Journey of Southern Santa Catarina, which opened on the evening of this Tuesday (November 3rd) at the Criciúma Innovation Center (CRIO) in Criciúma. The program continues this Wednesday (November 4th), bringing together students, professionals, and guests for two days of scientific updates, experience sharing, and learning.

Promoted by the Academic League of Pediatrics and Neonatology, Gynecology and Obstetrics, and Mastology at Unesc, in partnership with the Directorate of Extension, Culture, and Community Actions, the event brings together different specialties that share the goal of expanding knowledge and discussing issues related to maternal and child health.

According to Anna Lis Villa, a 11th semester Medical student and one of the event organizers, the integration among the leagues is one of the initiative's differentiators, which has already become part of the university's academic calendar.

“It’s a well-known event among Unesc and the students. It’s really cool because it brings together various leagues, such as Pediatrics, Mastology, and Gynecology. They are different areas with different interests, but all with the same goal, which is to talk about maternal and child health,” she emphasizes.

Program addresses different specialties

This year's edition features lectures given by invited professionals, covering current and relevant topics for the training of students and the practice of health professionals.

Among the topics in the program are Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with physician Jaime Lin; the evolution of breast cancer treatment, with mastologist Erick Winnikow; as well as topics related to Pediatrics, Gynecology, and Obstetrics. 

“For this edition, we aimed to bring new lectures and new guests to attract more attention from participants. We will have professionals speaking on different subjects, such as autism, breast cancer, and various issues in Gynecology. It’s a program that will please everyone,” comments Anna Lis.

Participation is open to the academic community of Unesc, students from other institutions, and professionals interested in the themes.

Scientific works gain space

In addition to the lectures, the event also opens space for the scientific production of students. This edition features over 50 banners on display, presenting research developed by students. Selected works will also have the opportunity for publication in Unesc's Inova Journal and oral presentation during the event.

For Júlia Weber Dandolini, a 11th semester Medical student and one of the organizers, this opportunity is one of the important points of the program.

“It’s a really great opportunity for Unesc students, especially those in Medicine, to have the chance to make scientific publications. We have over 50 banners on display, and the best works were selected for publication in the Inova Journal and will also have oral presentations on stage. It’s an opportunity for students to have this contact with scientific initiation,” she emphasizes.

Wednesday's program

The program for this Wednesday (November 4th) will continue with lectures on gynecological management of patients after breast cancer, neonatal resuscitation, and non-aesthetic aspects of Regenerative Gynecology. A roundtable discussion on shared decision-making in Obstetrics and Anesthesiology is also planned.

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