The municipality of São Paulo implemented its first centers similar to the Academy in 2014, within Basic Health Units, developing activities open to the population with the existing multidisciplinary teams. We currently have 18 Health Academy Similar Centers in operation, of which 12 are qualified. The poles offer activities open to the population from Monday to Friday in both periods. Examples of offers: physical activity practices (stretching, strengthening, pilates relaxation, circuit), integrative practices (liangong and chiangong, auriculotherapy, shantala, aromatherapy, circle dance, tea circle); environmental practices (hortotherapy, green community); nutritional guidance (food talk, gestational nutrition, organic foods), support group against smoking and culture of peace.
Health Academy Program
Official Name of Signatory
City of Sao Paulo
Delegation
Brazil
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Lucas Roberto Paredes Santos
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
Assessor International Relations
Aim of the Good Practice
The Academia da Saúde Program has the main objective of contributing to the promotion of health and production of care and healthy lifestyles for the population.
Target Group of the Good Practice
All citizens who want to participate in activities
Implementation period
Continuous action carried out in the Health Units and also in other areas of the territories
Consistency over time
Continuous action carried out in the Health Units and also in other areas of the territories.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
It is carried out by the Health Promotion Division, but the office monitors the implementation of new actions through the SUS management instruments, such as the Annual Management Report.
Key stakeholders and partnerships
Regional Health Coordinations