Artemisa, Cuba- Public health sector in San Antonio de los Baños shows results in performance to defend the welfare of the population.

The General Teaching Hospital Ivan Portuondo, the polyclinics, the maternal home, the Stomatology Clinic and family doctor clinics, provide a creditable care to patients suffering from different ailments.

The services and programs that are held in the town are so many. It should be noted the Maternal and Child Care Program develops treatment to pregnant women and children with low birth weight who receive systematic monitoring. The Provincial Clinic, based in our town, serves people with memory disorders in order to provide care for patients with Alzheimer's disease. There the family members of these patients receive guidance on how to conduct for older adults suffering from degenerative diseases, to maintain good life qualit.

On the other hand, Genetic query continues its work in the case of pregnant women who require this service. Through the care of pregnant women in this query the occurrence of genetic diseases can be attenuated implementing strategies and thereby improves the life quality of both mother and the baby.