Hospital Estadual de Vila Velha "Dr. Nilton de Barros" (HESVV), formerly known as Hospital dos Ferroviários, was incorporated into the Espírito Santo public health network on June 23, 2014, to serve the population through the Unified Health System (SUS). Over the past decade, HESVV has become a key reference for clinical care, especially for patients requiring medium and long-term hospitalization and palliative care. The hospital is 100% referenciado, meaning it only receives patients referred from other health units, and is known for its patient-centered approach and continuous improvement in care processes. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its palliative care services, established a dedicated multidisciplinary Palliative Care Unit, and enhanced its infrastructure, including new monitoring centers and a transfusion agency

• Emergency and Trauma Care

• Internal Medicine

• General Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics and Gynecology

• Cardiology

• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Diagnostic Imaging

HESVV is committed to high-quality, humanized care, with ongoing staff training in wound prevention and management, and a focus on holistic patient well-being. The hospital maintains a high bed occupancy rate (average 87% in 2023), a bed turnover rate of 2.7%, and an average length of stay of 10 days, reflecting its specialized patient profile. The hospital is also a field for multiprofessional residency in palliative care and participates in state projects for hospital education and quality improvement1

Vision: To be a reference in clinical and palliative care, providing comprehensive, humanized, and high-quality services to patients with medium and long-term needs.
Mission: To deliver patient-centered care that alleviates suffering, promotes quality of life, and supports families, through a multidisciplinary and holistic approach.

• Recognized as a strategic hospital in the Espírito Santo public health network

• Reference center for palliative care and otolaryngology surgery in the state

• Celebrated 10 years of service in 2024, marking a decade of continuous improvement and community impact