Washington, DC, July 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- American Hospital Management Company (AHMC) proudly announces the opening of Clínica Vallesur in Arequipa, Peru. The new hospital is part of AUNA one of Peru's leading healthcare providers and a partner of AHMC in the market. The hospital is equipped with the latest medical technology and delivers a comprehensive scope of healthcare services. The hospital will serve the needs of the local community as well as serve as a referral center for patients from Southern Peru.
The inaugural ceremony hosted on June 20, 2013 was well attended and included such distinguished guests as Dr. Juan Manuel Guillén Benavides, Regional President; Dr. Alfredo Zegarra Tejada, Mayor of Arequipa; Dr. Luis Pinillos Ashton, President of the AUNA Group; representatives from AUNA; business and civic leaders, as well as, local members of the community.
Clínica Vallesur is equipped with the latest medical equipment and will offer a comprehensive scope of quality healthcare services not readily available in the region. With an investment of USD $10 million, Vallersur will offer patients leading edge treatment and diagnostic services, as well as, access to innovative healthcare alternatives that span the healthcare continuum. The hospital is located on La Salle Ave. #1116 in Arequipa, Perú. The hospital consists of nine floors and more than 5,000 square meters and includes 31 specialty services, operating rooms and physicians' offices.
"Clínica Vallesur, the largest and most modern facility of its kind in the south of Peru, officially opens its doors to the community of Arequipa. Its virtues include a top-tier medical staff with access to state-of-the-art medical technology. Vallesur offers a new concept in healthcare delivery that links all of its services electronically. Now what remains is for us to overcome the challenge of achieving ISO 9001 certification within a year's time," stated Luis Pinillos.
From his perspective, Manuel Vicente, CEO of Clínica Vallesur indicated that by adopting the use of electronic medical records, the services they offer will be optimal, specialized, and flexible which will enable physicians to have timely and easy access to patient information.
NOTES TO EDITORS:
American Hospital Management Company (AHMC) , is a Washington, D.C., U.S.A. based diversified international healthcare system whose focus is on the administration, management, and development of world-class hospitals and healthcare systems. Founded in 1998, AHMC's successful track record includes collaboration in nearly 40 hospitals and projects spanning 5 continents and 24 countries around the world. AHMC provides integrated management services and total solutions tailored to the unique needs of hospitals and healthcare systems around the world.
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