The county of Campinas and the County Health Secretary Office organization

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to present a historical reconstitution approach of
the public health services in the county of Campinas through the revision of documents
produced in the Municipal Health Department which contains the formulation of the
Public Health Policies. In order to do this, we have reviewed the origin of the process in
the foundation of Campinas County, based on pertinent scientific works, acknowledging
that economical, social and political environment have influenced the health policy
adopted in several historical moments. Campinas has experienced several welfare
models in the implementation of the health system, highlighting the early development
way in implementing the Unified Health System, through Community Medicine Effort
with the help of community dwellers and the partnership with the County Universities
since the early 70’s. Such welfare model, reiterated by the Pro-Assistance project and
coordinated health actions resulted in the collective construction of a health system
for the county. Carried out by practices that met the health and social necessities, with
significant social inclusion and people’s participation. More recently, must be pointed
out the implementation of the Family Health Program, in 2001, with the purpose of
strengthening the Public Health System through the directives of Acceptance,
responsibility, participation management, family bond and social control. Health policy
effectively implemented reflects the historical moment of its formulation, the current
economical conditions, the technological development, as well as the citizen’s, social
group and class capacity of organizing and influence the setup of formal and informal
policies.