This new resource, announced during the 2024 Debate on the State of the Region, will be located in Pavilion 1 of the Valdebebas health complex. Adaptation works are expected to last six months, with the goal of the center becoming operational by early 2027.
The future center will have the capacity to treat 1,123 people each year, offering 216 places and performing 596 daily therapies. It will provide assistance to adult and pediatric patients with brain and spinal cord injuries through multidisciplinary treatments including Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other associated specialties.
“"The center will operate under a day care model to encourage the participation and involvement of families and caregivers during the rehabilitation process."
This initiative seeks to strengthen the role of the Enfermera Isabel Zendal Public Hospital as a reference center for cerebral and neurological pathologies. The complex already houses the Specialized Day Care Center for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (CEADELA), which has been operational since April 2024.
Additionally, the regional Executive is working on incorporating an Experimental Institute of Neurotechnology for Brain Health into Zendal, along with cutting-edge devices for research and diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. This includes very high-field magnetic resonances and technology based on biomedical engineering and Artificial Intelligence, to improve early detection and care for patients with conditions such as dementia, Parkinson's, or Alzheimer's.
