World Nutrition Day: An Opportunity to Foster Habits That Support Life
Every May 28th marks World Nutrition Day, a day that invites us to reflect on the importance of a balanced diet as the foundation for health and well-being. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy diet helps prevent chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, which today represent one of the […]
UISALUD presented its report on the first four months of 2026 at its third Board of Directors meeting
The third Board of Directors meeting for the 2026 term was held this Thursday in the Boardroom of the Specialized Health Unit at the Industrial University of Santander. This key meeting provided an opportunity for the management team to present a review of the unit’s performance over the first four months of the year, as […]
UISALUD promoted cardiovascular health education during an event marking World Hypertension Day
The Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) commemorated World Hypertension Day with an awareness and prevention event for its patients, focused on blood pressure management. During the event, clear and practical information was provided on blood pressure management, what hypertension is, what blood pressure readings are considered high, and the risks […]
UISALUD Strengthens Its Quality System Through Training for Process Leaders Ahead of the ICONTEC Audit
With the aim of maintaining its ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, UISALUD has launched a series of training sessions for process leaders and work teams in preparation for the upcoming external audit to be conducted by ICONTEC. These training sessions aim to strengthen the competencies of the workforce, align institutional processes, and ensure the continuity of […]
With love for the heart and for life: UISALUD held the first “De Todo Corazón” workshop of 2026
The Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) held the first workshop of the “De Todo Corazón” program for 2026, a gathering and learning event that brought together program participants and members at Casona La Perla on the UIS main campus. The event combined health education, exercise, nutrition, and hands-on activities with […]
180 people from the UIS participated in the screening event to detect Chagas disease early
The Industrial University of Santander (UIS) served as a public health screening site: 180 students, faculty members, and staff underwent rapid tests for the early detection of Chagas disease as part of the national “No Baby with Chagas” campaign. The results were encouraging: none of the individuals tested returned a positive result for the infection. […]
UISALUD Strengthens Its Institutional Management at Its Second Board of Directors Meeting
The second Board of Directors meeting of 2026 was held in the boardroom of the Specialized Health Unit at the Industrial University of Santander, with all its representatives in attendance. This meeting served as a key forum for reviewing the information to be shared with users regarding the 2025 accountability report and for analyzing the […]
UISALUD Will Present Its Report on April 30, 2026
Next Thursday, April 30, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) will present a detailed report on quality management, health risk, health promotion, health insurance, and other related topics. The event will take place in the Main Auditorium of the Scientific Complex for Research in Health and Life Sciences – School […]
UISALUD’s “De todo corazón” program returns in 2026, stronger than ever
UISALUD invites all its users and the general public to participate in the first workshop of 2026 for the “De todo corazón” program, which will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at Casona La Perla, located on the UIS main campus. During this event, attendees will enjoy a varied […]
UISALUD marked World Health Day with a prevention and education event
On April 7, the Specialized Health Unit of the Industrial University of Santander (UISALUD) held a comprehensive event focused on education, prevention, and community engagement in observance of World Health Day. The event, held at the Unit’s facilities, was organized under the slogan “Together for health, let’s support science” and brought together patients and staff […]