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Emergency rooms shut down on Saturday (7) and Sunday (8).

Hospital emergency departments for gynecology/obstetrics and pediatrics will require access restrictions this weekend, as seven and eight services will be shut down respectively, predominantly in Lisbon and Tejo Valley, as indicated by the SNS portal.

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Emergency rooms shut down on Saturday (7) and Sunday (8).

Here's the Revised Rewrite:

Troubles in Women's Health Emergency Services in Lisbon and Tejo Valley

Listen up, folks! There's a serious situation brewing in the Lisbon and Tejo Valley region of Portugal regarding women's health emergency services. Due to a friggin' ridiculous shortage of healthcare professionals, several obstetrics and gynecology emergency services have been seeing some major interruptions lately, especially on weekends.

For instance, the obstetric emergencies at Hospital Garcia de Orta in Almada were shut down for five days straight. That's right, five days with no options for women experiencing emergencies in childbirth - it's beyond crazy! On certain weekends, up to eight to ten emergency departments in the region have had to shut their doors, putting a massive strain on the remaining open facilities.

Hospitals like Amadora-Sintra Hospital, are closing their obstetrics and gynecology emergency services, but they've got plans to reopen those units, such as reopening on Sundays. Despite these efforts, these closures still pose a serious threat to accessing urgent women's health services in the region.

To make matters worse, this crisis has exploded during holidays like summer and the end of the year, and extended weekends. Man, the National Health Service is really struggling to keep their emergency network afloat!

To cope with this mess, the Executive Directorate of the National Health Service is encouraging the population to contact their SNS24 line (808 24 24 24) before rushing to an emergency department. They're trying to ensure that patients receive proper guidance and avoid unnecessary trips to hospitals.

So keep an eye out for updates, and make sure to stay informed - you never know when you might need to access those emergencies!

By the way, if you're pregnant and living in Seixal, this article might interest you: Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Ambulance at her Front Door (You can find that story here)

Further Reading:- The gynecology and obstetrics emergency services in Lisbon and Tejo Valley are facing recurrent and escalating weekend closures due to labor shortages, compromising access to emergency women's healthcare [1, 2]- In some cases, hospitals have had to close obstetric emergencies for multiple days, putting patients in serious danger during childbirth [2].- With up to ten emergency departments in gynecology and obstetrics closed on weekends in the region, it's becoming increasingly difficult to access urgent care in these specialties [2].- Public health officials in the region attribute these shortages to a lack of available specialist doctors, making it difficult to ensure emergency services throughout the holiday season [1, 2].

[1] Portugal Resident. (2022). Emergency Ob/Gyn Units Close due to Human Resource Crisis in Lisbon and Tejo Valley. Portugal Resident. https://www.portugalresident.com/emergency-obgyn-units-close-due-to-human-resource-crisis-in-lisbon-and-tejo-valley/

[2] Sociedade de Medicina de Familia e Communidade. (2022). Greve ambulância: Centro Nordeste previu changes. Sociedade de Medicina de Familia e Communidade (Portugal). https://www.smfc.pt/noticias/peticoes-para-o-governo-de-desativar-a-greve-a-ambulancia-centro-nordeste-previu-suchos-em-linhas-de-urgencia#:~:text=Portugal%20en%20secund%C3%A1ria-,Greve%20ambul%C3%A2ncia%3A%20Centro%20Nordeste%20previu%20changes,do%20TAC%20e%20urg%C3%AAncia%20obst%C3%A9trica

  1. What about the closure of emergency services in the Lisbon and Tejo Valley region? It's a pressing concern affecting women's health.
  2. Many obstetrics and gynecology emergency services in the region are facing interruptions, particularly on weekends.
  3. The obstetric emergencies at Hospital Garcia de Orta in Almada were closed for five consecutive days.
  4. On weekends, up to eight to ten emergency departments in the region may shut down, causing a strain on open facilities.
  5. Amadora-Sintra Hospital has closed its obstetrics and gynecology emergency services but aims to reopen them, including on Sundays.
  6. Closures still pose a threat to emergency women's health services in the region despite these efforts.
  7. The problem worsens during holidays like summer and end-of-year extended weekends.
  8. The National Health Service is fighting to keep its emergency network afloat.
  9. The SNS24 line (808 24 24 24) is encouraged for contact before heading to an emergency department.
  10. Guidance is given to avoid unnecessary hospital trips and ensure proper care.
  11. For pregnant women in Seixal, the article Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Ambulance at her Front Door may be of interest.
  12. The gynecology and obstetrics emergency services in Lisbon and Tejo Valley face recurrent, escalating weekend closures due to labor shortages.
  13. In some cases, hospitals have closed obstetric emergencies for multiple days, putting patients at risk during childbirth.
  14. With up to ten emergency departments in gynecology and obstetrics closed on weekends, accessing urgent care is becoming difficult.
  15. Public health officials in the region attribute the shortages to a lack of specialist doctors.
  16. The shortages make it hard to ensure emergency services throughout the holiday season.
  17. Research sources [1, 2] explain the crisis in Lisbon and Tejo Valley emergency services.
  18. [1] Portugal Resident reports on the human resource crisis in Lisbon and Tejo Valley.
  19. [2] Sociedade de Medicina de Familia e Communidade discusses the consequences of the ambulance strike in the region.
  20. The crisis highlights the importance of healthcare professional staffing in emergency services.
  21. Addressing the labor shortage should be a priority to ensure proper healthcare for women in emergencies.
  22. Changing healthcare policies may help alleviate staffing issues in obstetrics and gynecology emergency services.
  23. Other industries like manufacturing and retail are facing staffing shortages due to chronic diseases, mental health challenges, and aging workforce.
  24. Climate change may exacerbate these issues, as more people suffer from respiratory and digestive health problems due to polluted air and water.
  25. Eye health, hearing, and skin care also become increasingly important as the workforce ages and develops chronic diseases.
  26. Mens' health and sexual health also require attention, with research and therapies focused on preventing and treating conditions like prostate cancer, ED, and STDs.
  27. Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, can affect the aging workforce, reducing productivity and increasing healthcare costs.
  28. campaigns for diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial in healthcare to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
  29. Financing healthcare, particularly Medicare, and using alternative therapies like CBD, may help manage health costs and chronic conditions.
  30. Neurological disorders, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, are a growing concern with an aging population and require further investment in research and treatments.
  31. Aerospace, space and astronomy, energy, finance, and technology offer opportunities for growth and job creation to support healthcare and industry advancements.
  32. In conclusion, it's essential to prioritize healthcare workforce staffing and invest in research, treatments, and education to ensure the well-being of our population and maintain a healthy, productive workforce in various industries.
Weekend access to gynecology/obstetrics and pediatric services in hospitals, specifically in Lisbon and Tejo Valley, will be restricted, with seven and eight services closed respectively on Saturdays and Sundays, as per the information on SNS Portal.

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