Inaugurated on January 31, 2014, the Unidade Avançada do Hospital Geral Tarquínio Lopes Filho in Matões do Norte serves as a regional reference center for trauma and emergency surgeries. With an investment exceeding R$ 4 million, the hospital was established to provide high-complexity care to residents of Matões do Norte and 13 neighboring municipalities, including Anajatuba, Arari, Belágua, Cantanhede, Itapecuru-Mirim, Miranda do Norte, Nina Rodrigues, Pirapemas, Presidente Vargas, São Benedito do Rio Preto, Urbano Santos, Vargem Grande, and Vitória do Mearim.

• Oncology

• General Surgery

• Plastic Surgery

• Maxillofacial Surgery

• Orthopedics

• Cardiology (surgical risk assessment)

• Anesthesiology

• Intensive Care Medicine

• Neurology

• Pathology

• Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

• Gastroenterology

• Infectology

• Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Urology

• Dermatology

• Endocrinology

• Psychiatry

• Reumatology

• Coloproctology

The hospital is recognized for its technical excellence, use of minimally invasive surgery (such as videolaparoscopy and videothoracoscopy), and a highly qualified multiprofessional team. The unit maintains a strong focus on humanized care, patient safety, and continuous improvement. It regularly receives awards for its clinical staff, such as the Prêmio Bisturi de Ouro 2022 for outstanding surgical professionals.

• Mission: To provide comprehensive and high-quality healthcare services, focusing on emergency and trauma care, to the population of Matões do Norte and surrounding municipalities.

• Vision: To be recognized as a leading regional hospital in emergency and surgical care, contributing to the improvement of health outcomes in the region.

• Prêmio Bisturi de Ouro 2022 for excellence in surgical specialties (awarded to clinical staff such as Dra. Ingrid Araujo Consolaro)