Under the theme ‘Education and Health: realities and challenges,’ the Viñagrande Civic Center in Alcorcón will host this gathering. The conference is aimed at professionals from the health, education, and social sectors, seeking to establish itself as a benchmark for care models focused on prevention and positive treatment from childhood.
During the event, crucial topics such as the impact of social inequalities on child health, adverse childhood experiences, and changes in cohabitation models will be addressed. A highlight will be the promotion of animal-assisted therapies, developed in collaboration with social entities, as a tool to improve the emotional well-being of vulnerable minors.
“"In Alcorcón, we approach the care of children and adolescents from a comprehensive perspective, with actions aimed at promoting their health, development, and good treatment, based on the general principles of guaranteeing their rights and freedoms, as well as their protection."
The conference is an initiative of the Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón and the Rey Juan Carlos University, through its Office of Animal-Assisted Intervention. Admission will be free for all interested parties.
The inauguration, scheduled for 4 PM, will feature the participation of various authorities, including the mayor of Alcorcón, the councilor for Public Health, Consumer Affairs, and Animal Welfare, the secretary of State for Health, the vice-rector for Social Responsibility, Culture, and Sports of Rey Juan Carlos University, and the head of the Pediatrics Unit at Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón.
