Centro de salud materno infantil en San Gil, Santander

Abstract

The municipality of San Gil, Santander, currently faces a critical lack of specialized healthcare infrastructure for the maternal-child population, leading to the saturation of general services and increased medical risks due to frequent referrals to Bucaramanga. This situation directly impacts a population group that accounts for 10% of local inhabitants and lacks robust prevention programs. In response to this issue, this study proposes the design of a primary-level Maternal-Child Health Center in the municipality, aimed at improving comprehensive care for pregnant women, newborns, and children through specialized and humanized services that contribute to reducing regional morbidity and mortality rates. The methodology is based on an exhaustive analysis of Colombian regulatory requirements, specifically Resolution 3100 of 2019 and the SOGCS, complemented by a demographic and epidemiological characterization of users and a review of architectural benchmarks under the principles of "Healing Environments" and neuroarchitecture. As a result, a comprehensive architectural program is developed, integrating prenatal care, neonatology, pediatrics, and outpatient services. The project is strategically located according to San Gil’s Land Use Plan (PBOT) and incorporates functional design, material selection, and mechanical ventilation strategies. Finally, the study discusses how therapeutic architecture and humanized design serve as critical tools to mitigate environmental stress for both patients and healthcare staff, concluding that the decentralization of specialized services is essential to ensure equity and quality within the local healthcare system.