Berezovsky's New Children's Clinic Opens with Forest-Themed Care for 20,000 Kids

Governor of Sverdlovsk Region Denis Pasler Inaugurates New Children's Clinic in Berezovsky

Denis Pasler, Governor of Sverdlovsk Region, has opened a new children's outpatient clinic at Berezovsky Central City Hospital—a long-awaited development for local residents. For years, many families had to travel to Yekaterinburg for specialized pediatric care. The modern, state-of-the-art facility will now serve over 20,000 children across the municipal district. Doctors, parents, and young patients alike agree that the new conditions will make both providing and receiving medical care far more comfortable.

"I am glad we have created a healthcare facility for children that meets all modern standards," Pasler said. "Our plans to upgrade and equip medical institutions align with the priorities and requests of Urals residents, as outlined in United Russia's People's Program. The new clinic in Berezovsky will strengthen the regional pediatric healthcare system, but most importantly, it will provide thousands of children with high-quality medical care right in their own community."

Each new children's clinic in Sverdlovsk Region features a unique thematic interior design. This one draws inspiration from an enchanted forest, with murals of woodland animals—raccoons, squirrels, and deer—adorning the walls. Near the reception desk, an aquarium holds a golden fish, a nod to Berezovsky's historic gold mines.

Yet the clinic's true value lies not in its design but in its cutting-edge equipment. The facility now includes an X-ray department, a physical therapy unit, an optometry room, and an endoscopy suite—services previously unavailable here. Preventive and diagnostic capabilities have also been expanded. Thanks to digital advancements, patient referrals to regional centers in Yekaterinburg are expected to drop by nearly half.

Young medical professionals at Berezovsky Central City Hospital, of whom there are many, welcome the improved working conditions for both staff and patients.

"We waited so long for this new clinic," Olesya Mukhamedzyanova, a pediatrician in the emergency care department, told Obshchestvennaya Gazeta. "Patients often complained about long lines and the broken staircase at the old clinic. They'd say, 'You come in sick and leave injured.' I'm from Berezovsky myself—my grandmother worked here for 49 years as a senior nurse. You could say I followed in her footsteps. I trained as a nurse first, realized it wasn't enough for me, and went on to become a doctor. These conditions really motivate you to stay in the profession."

Every floor of the clinic features a play area where children can relax, socialize, and unwind after their appointments.

"It's so much better here! Bright, beautiful—I love it," 11-year-old Fyodor Pryakhin told OG. A resident of a nearby settlement, his family no longer needs to travel to Yekaterinburg to see specialists—a major relief.

Local resident Irina Chernykh, a mother of two daughters, also praised the new clinic.

"When I think back to the old clinic, we used to go there with the kids—it was so cramped, with long lines and barely any space," she said. "But here, it's a completely different story. It'll be comfortable for young mothers and our little ones alike. And you know what's really convenient? Before, you had to go to one place for tests, another for one doctor, and a third for another. Now, everything is under one roof."

That same day, a newly renovated trauma center opened in Pervouralsk after extensive repairs. The facility will be able to treat up to 200 patients a day.

Earlier, Oblastnaya Gazeta reported that Denis Pasler had announced plans to purchase 2.8 billion rubles' worth of medical equipment for hospitals across the Sverdlovsk region.