Military sanatorium, Essentuki: review, features, services and reviews

The military sanatorium (Essentuki) was founded 92 years ago. During this time, thousands of patients received treatment within its walls. Continuing the tradition of providing assistance, the health center employees pay attention to each holidaymaker, striving to make the treatment comfortable and effective.

History and description

The military sanatorium (Essentuki) was established in 1922. Initially, its use was possible only in the warm season, for the winter season the health center was closed. The number of places for treatment was limited - only 72 beds. Since 1932, the reception of patients has become year-round, and the number of seats has been increased.
By 1939 the sanatorium was given a new name - "Essentukskiy sanatorium of the Red Army", 200 people could rest and improve their health at the same time. During the Great Patriotic War, the institution was evacuated to the city of Borjomi and reformatted to a hospital, the reverse process occurred a year later, when the health center returned to its original place.

In 1956, the Military Sanatorium (Essentuki) was merged with the health resort of the North Caucasus Military District, as a result of the merger, the Essentukskiy sanatorium of the Soviet Army was formed, and in 1970 the health resort was transferred to the Ministry of Defense of the USSR. During this period, many infrastructure facilities were built-a dining room, new medical and sleeping buildings, the number of vacation spots increased to 500 units. The next expansion occurred in 1993, when another dormitory was put into operation, as a result of which the capacity of the health resort increased to 700 places.

Therapeutic profile

The Central Military Hospital (Essentuki) accepts for treatment according to the following indicators:

• Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum, esophagitis, cholecystitis in chronic form, gastritis, pancreatitis, duodenitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, adhesions, postoperative states of the stomach, etc.).
• Diseases of the endocrine system (all forms of diabetes mellitus).
• Disorders in the metabolic system (including obesity).

Contraindications for obtaining medical services in the sanatorium are:

• Any chronic diseases that are in the stage of exacerbation.
• Infectious diseases in the acute phase before the end of the isolation period.
• Neoplasms.
• All forms of tuberculosis.
• All types of diseases requiring inpatient treatment and supervision.
• Any type of mental illness (including alcoholism, drug addiction, epilepsy).
• Frequent bleeding, blood diseases.
• Pregnancy in any trimester.
• All kinds of venereal diseases.

Diagnosis and separation

The military sanatorium (Essentuki) has a modern, well-equipped medical base and diagnostic department. Reception is conducted by highly qualified specialists in the following areas:

• Urology.
• Gynecology.
• Dentistry and prosthetics.
• Ophthalmology.
• Neurology.

Diagnostic base includes departments:

• Laboratory for carrying out a spectrum of analyzes (clinical, biochemical, bacteriological).
• Department of endoscopic diagnostics.
• X-ray room.
• Department of ultrasound research.
• Endoscopic research.

The military sanatorium (Essentuki) uses modern methods of providing all-round assistance for the treatment and improvement of its guests. The health resort is focused on preventive procedures, which aim to improve immunity, strengthen the general condition, tone of the body. The second priority is medical services aimed at finding health or alleviating the current symptoms of the disease, stabilizing the condition.

Methods of treatment

The military sanatorium in Essentuki for military pensioners offers preferential accommodation and preferences for receiving health procedures. The following types of treatment are used in the health resort:

• Drinking therapy according to the doctor's testimony (mineral waters of Essentuki).
• Aerotherapy.
• Balneotherapy (several types of medicinal baths, irrigation with mineral waters and herbal decoctions).
• Mud treatment (applications, wraps, galvanic mud, etc.).
• Hydropathy (therapeutic and massage showers, baths).
• Electrotherapy (UHF, DMV, darsonval, amplipulse therapy, etc.).
• Light therapy (laser therapy, UV treatment, etc.).
• Inhalations (alkaline, traditional, ultrasonic, oil).
• LFK, massages, vacuum therapy.
• Hyperbaric oxygenation, ozone therapy, barotherapy.
• Diet and much more.

Accommodation and prices

The Central Military Sanatorium (Essentuki) offers rooms with different degrees of comfort:

• One-room, designed for one or two guests. The situation includes a set of modern furniture (including two beds), appliances, a bathroom with a shower.
• One room for one guest with furniture, appliances and a bathroom.
• Two-room suite for two persons. In the room comfortable furniture (double bed and sofa bed), utensils for daily use, home appliances, bathroom.
• Three-room suite for two guests - maximum comfort, a full set of furniture in each room, technical equipment of household appliances, dishes, air conditioning, communications and many others.

All rooms of the housing stock in the sanatorium are cleaned every other day, linen change takes place once a seven-day period. The set of household appliances includes a TV, refrigerator, radio, phone, electric kettle, etc. There is a set of towels in the bathrooms. Each room has a balcony.

Many have given health and excellent rest to the Military sanatorium in Essentuki. Prices for the stay of the military, family members and employees of the Ministry of Defense system are formed for a full course of treatment, which is twenty-one days. The cost starts from 48,300 rubles.

The commercial cost for those wishing to visit the sanatorium and receive treatment with full board is calculated for one day of stay, the minimum price is from 2 760 rubles, which is the average cost of staying at the resort of Essentuki. The military sanatorium offers preferential tours to military pensioners, family members of military and civil servants in the MO system. For pensioners, the cost for a 21 day stay with treatment, accommodation and full board is 12,075 rubles. The cost is presented at the price of 2017 (prices have not changed compared to 2016).

Food

The military sanatorium (Essentuki) is one of the institutions where much attention is paid to the treatment of gastroenterological diseases, therefore, the nutrition system is under the close supervision of physicians. The menu includes dishes in which the amount of nutrients is balanced, and the products are used only of the highest quality and natural origin.

The basis of diet therapy are preventive and curative tables, consisting of 11 types of diets. Patients are given a pre-ordered meal service according to the prescriptions of the doctor. The meal is carried out 3 to 6 times a day, depending on the treatment system. For those who come to rest and do not require treatment, meals are served from the general table number 15. If the patient has allergic reactions to certain types of products, an individual menu is developed.

Reviews

Most vacationers were useful Military Sanatorium (Essentuki). Reviews with positive assessments tell about a good medical base and accurate diagnosis, the proximity of mineral springs and landscaped territory. Almost everyone liked to communicate with friendly staff and qualified doctors. The medical aid received in the health resort helped to get rid of some diseases, significantly improved health and gave a chance to fully relax, gain strength for the next year.

Negative feedback about the institution is scarce. They point to the proximity of the resort cafe, which does not stop working even at night, spreading the sounds of loud music throughout the district. This prevents sleep, and the resorters advise choosing the rooms away from the cafe. Also, many vacationers believe that the medical and residential buildings need repairs, but the work and quality of services the state of buildings does not affect.