The concern with strengthening the Unified Health System (SUS) goes beyond the physical structure of the Santos Dumont Institute (ISD). With the goal of developing continuing education programs for healthcare professionals, the Institute has established agreements with municipalities within the 7th Health Region of Rio Grande do Norte, encompassing Macaíba, São Gonçalo do Amarante, and Extremoz.
In 2025, ISD's continuing education and training initiatives included representatives from all primary health care units in the municipality of Macaíba. Furthermore, initiatives such as... Day of the Care Network for People with Disabilities and the Seminar for Strengthening the Care Network for People in Situations of Sexual Violence They brought together coordinators and professionals from all Specialized Rehabilitation Centers in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
The schedule of activities includes debates and studies of clinical cases related to the Health Axis for Persons with Disabilities, with topics such as Empowerment, Care Network for Persons with Disabilities; the Women's Health Axis, where issues such as teenage pregnancy, family planning and the child's health booklet are discussed; in addition to ongoing education activities on the Sexual Violence Network for professionals in Macaíba.
The courses are taught by Multidisciplinary Preceptors or Doctors who work at Anita, and also include the participation of residents of the Multiprofessional Residency Program in Health Care for Persons with Disabilities.
The improvement is aimed at nurses, as they are full-time in the Health Units, they know the patients in depth, as well as the community in general. Success in good monitoring and care depends a lot on the vision of these nurses, who are the network's gateway to the necessary services.
