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On October 9, 2025, the Centre Fòrum, located in the Sant Martí district, celebrated its twentieth anniversary, establishing itself as a benchmark for intermediate care, with a particular emphasis on geriatrics, psychiatry, and palliative care. The commemoration took place in the Josep Marull Room, a space that served to reflect on the center’s history and its future prospects.
Rocío Ibáñez, director of the Centre Fòrum, opened the event by highlighting the center’s significance as part of a visionary strategy developed two decades ago. Under her leadership, the center has grown and transformed into a reference model for healthcare. Víctor Pérez, director of the Assistance and Medical Area, underscored the center’s commitment and ongoing progress in the quality of the services offered. Meanwhile, Dr. Paloma Garcimartín, Nursing Director, praised the Centre Fòrum’s ability to anticipate the needs of the population, ensuring a standard of excellence in care.
The event was closed by Jaume Raventós, managing director of the Hospital del Mar, who emphasized that the project of the Centre Fòrum is fundamentally about people, thanking all those who contributed to its development.
The celebration included a roundtable moderated by Dr. Olga Vázquez, focused on integrated social and health care, where industry experts discussed relevant topics. A second panel addressed the importance of centering care on individuals, touching on aspects such as shared decision-making and unwanted loneliness. The third panel focused on new challenges in care, where representatives from the Emilia BCN Project and social workers shared insights on peer support and the significance of a community vision in the field of intermediate care.
The event concluded with remarks from key figures such as Marga Esteve, president of the Board of Trustees of the Consorci Hospital del Mar, Marta Villanueva, health councilor for the City of Barcelona, and Narcís Pérez de Puig, Secretary General of the Department of Health. The celebration was supported by various companies and entities, highlighting the importance of the Centre Fòrum within the local community.
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