Reducing the stress associated with healthcare and improving the experience and well-being during the hospital stay of children and adolescents with autism, ADHD, or learning disorders is the goal of the new care model at the HM Nens Hospital in Barcelona. The initiative is developed through a transversal plan that includes care protocols, communication with patients, training for professionals, and support for families, as well as the progressive adaptation of spaces.

September 29, 2026

Congenital heart defects are among the most frequent congenital defects among newborns. In Catalonia, nearly 600 babies are born each year with some type of malformation of the heart or blood vessels. It is estimated that one in every hundred children presents some cardiovascular alteration from birth. In some cases, these health problems can also accompany them throughout adult life and compromise their physical capacity and quality of life.