Tucacas Hospital in Falcón reactivated X-ray and laboratory services
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Published at: 07/09/2026 11:27 PM
The Lino Arévalo Hospital in Tucacas in the municipality of Silva, in the state of Falcón, has reactivated its clinical laboratory and X-ray services with a free daily care capacity of 150 patients.
It offers a new reality to its operation and supports the maternal and child route that is served in the largest health center in the area, he reported on his Última Noticias website.
It is located in the Las Lapas sector, very close to the Tucacas Heraclio Duarte Passenger Terminal.
The health center offers 24-hour emergency care and hospitalization, and to patients referred to the popular medical offices integrated into the Modesto Haickel Comprehensive Health area seven days a week.
Its activation is due to the provision of the latest technology equipment.
X-rays
Schedule. It works for emergencies around the clock; however, technical radiology personnel usually attend scheduled appointments depending on the number of places available.
Service. They perform images of the entire body, skull, trunk, upper and lower limbs requested for emergency, hospitalization, outpatient visits or referrals to a Popular Medical Office.
Requirements. First come, first served. A medical order must be submitted by a public doctor or a specialist with patient data such as name, surname and ID, describing the diagnosis and justifying the requested radiological study.
Laboratory
Schedule. The service is mainly active in the morning shift, every day from 7 am to 12 m.
Service. They perform hematology, uroanalysis, coagulation (PT, PTT), screening tests (HIV, VDRL), serology (Hepatitis A), non-invasive tests (Helicobacter pylori).
Requirements. Go on an empty stomach if blood tests are required, care is on a first-come, first-served basis. You must submit a medical order issued by a doctor in the public network or a specialist with patient data such as name, surname and ID card.
Gynaeco obstetrics
Schedule. Attention on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, both in the morning and in the afternoon.
Service. Comprehensive medical review focused on women's comprehensive health, which encompasses both the care of the female reproductive system and the monitoring of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, which is accompanied by an obstetric echo.
Requirements. Request an appointment at the headquarters with a medical order and a photocopy of the identity card. You must submit a yellow folder and five white or recycling sheets. The day of consultation, the service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
General Surgery
Schedule. Attention on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, in both shifts.
Service. It addresses the carrying out of various surgical procedures to treat diseases, injuries and other health conditions, of low and medium complexity.
Requirements. First come, first served. A medical order must be submitted by a public doctor or a specialist with patient data such as name, surname and ID, describing the diagnosis and justifying the surgery.
Traumatology
Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday, both in the morning and in the afternoon.
Service. It offers the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons).
Requirements. Request an appointment at the headquarters with a medical order and a photocopy of the identity card. You must submit a yellow folder and five white or recycling sheets. The day of consultation, the service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pulmonology
Schedule. Thursday. From 7 am to 11 am
Service. It offers the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the respiratory system.
Requirements. Request an appointment at the center with a medical order and a photocopy of the identity card, yellow folder, five white or recycling sheets and a pen to make the story. The day of consultation, the service is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cardiology
Schedule. Friday. From 7 am to 11 am
Service. Medical evaluation to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases of the heart and circulatory system.
Requirements. Request an appointment at the center with a medical order and a photocopy of the identity card, yellow folder, five white or recycling sheets and a pen to make the story. The day of consultation, the service is on a first-come, first-served basis.