In the interior, birch wood predominates, used for interior joinery and glass walls, while the floor is covered with a special woven vinyl of a neutral color with color accents in the places of rest and play.

The acoustic perforated ceiling not only contributes to the acoustic comfort of the space, but with its design it moves to the vertical surfaces of the waiting rooms, where it becomes an interactive board for children’s games.

The surgeries are enriched with built-in wardrobes of different colors made of perforated sheet metal, which become a platform for interaction between doctors and children. In each room, the wardrobes are in a different, attractive color for children. In addition to enabling informal play and monitoring of children’s motor reactions, these cabinets also serve as exhibition spaces for children’s drawings and thank you notes. Thus, every corner of this polyclinic becomes a didactic background, encouraging interaction and personification.

The reception desk, designed as an organic portal of neutral color, together with the polyclinic signage, uses elements of organic forms and tones that run through the entire space. These coloristic leitmotifs are united in the aesthetics of the polyclinic, which is organic, natural, playful and interactive. – emphasizes the architect Andrea Hržić Šesnić.

During the arrangement, every detail was thought of, and many factors were taken into account, which are essential for the arrangement of a healthcare institution like this. Obtaining permits, meeting the laws, medical needs, taking care of the safety of the youngest, and at the same time achieving a pleasant design, ambience and aesthetics from the rough-and-tumble space with which we started at the beginning of last year, the Grand Prix award proved to be the crown of joint work and cooperation between the Salve Polyclinic and Architectural Atelier Hržić. 

The complete investment in the space is far more than the design itself. It is equipped with the most modern ventilation systems, feng shui moments were also taken into account when choosing the colors and layout of the rooms, the lighting and other elements in the space were chosen by well-known Croatian designers, while a young Croatian artist was chosen for the artistic paintings that give the Polyclinic a special touch. .

“The space where patients stay is very important for both patients and employees. It is important that they feel safe, protected, satisfied and relaxed. We thought about how to achieve excellence in every segment, both in medicine and in everything we do that contributes to a better patient experience. We want to be a leader in Croatia when it comes to this kind of organization of healthcare institutions and to give healthcare in Croatia a new dimension. We are extremely glad that it has been recognized internationally,” said the director Marija Bošnjak

This award is the best indicator of what can be achieved when architecture is combined with understanding and love for its users. Architectural Atelier Hržić proved that spaces can be not only functional, but also inspiring, creating places where children can feel safe, happy and playful, even when they visit the doctor.

Perennial allergic rhinitis, related to house dust and mites, is suspected if symptoms are present year-round with worsening during autumn and spring. Intermittent or seasonal allergic rhinitis is suspected if symptoms occur during spring and summer and are related to pollen exposure.

The main symptoms of allergic rhinitis are nasal congestion, clear nasal discharge, sneezing fits, and itchy nose. In children, watery discharge, sniffing tics, and nose rubbing are key diagnostic signs. Ophthalmic symptoms like itchy eyes, eyelid swelling, tearing, and redness are more common with pollen and/or animal hair allergies. Nasal congestion requires mouth breathing, leading to other issues like sleep disturbances, snoring, chapped lips, and bad breath. It always worsens in a lying position. Nasal discharge is clear and watery, with the amount varying throughout the day.

Sneezing is more pronounced if an allergen is present, such as cat hair or dust. Children often do not mention itchy noses, but parents notice that their child frequently scratches their nose, sometimes leading to a horizontal crease on the skin just behind the nasal tip.

In everyday life, obesity does not always manifest as an obvious problem. Often we only see a cute, chubby child without any apparent issues. However, behind this exterior, metabolic processes gradually damage organs, laying the groundwork for serious health complications such as high blood pressure, changes in blood fat and sugar levels, and premature aging of joints and blood vessels.

What often goes unnoticed is that these processes become irreversible problems by the age of thirty, highlighting the urgency of addressing obesity. Therefore, obesity can be considered a stealthy disease – emphasized primary care physician Jovančević.

The prevention and treatment of childhood obesity involve several factors, with nutritionists playing a significant role in this process.

Children will develop symptoms very quickly after contact with the pathogen – within 1 to 3 days. Symptoms of streptococcal tonsillitis can include:

• Sore throat

• Painful swallowing

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Abdominal pain

• Fever

• Redness of the throat and tonsils

• Coating on the tonsils

• Swelling of the neck lymph nodes

• Swelling of the palate and uvula with redness and pinpoint bleeding

• Scarlet-like skin rash lasting the first four days, often followed by characteristic peeling of the skin and even nails

Early detection of developmental hip dysplasia is extremely important because it allows timely and successful treatment, preventing late consequences such as chronic pain, reduced range of motion in the hip joint, shortening of the affected leg, and limping.

Therefore, in addition to regular clinical hip examinations in the maternity ward and during regular pediatric check-ups, it is recommended to routinely perform an ultrasound examination of the hips using the Graf method. This method provides a detailed insight into all anatomical structures of the joint and their relationships and is now an indispensable method in diagnosing developmental hip dysplasia.

The examination is recommended to be performed between the fourth and eighth week of life.

You will make mistakes – because you are human. Some things come naturally, but much has to be learned, including one of life’s greatest lessons: how to change yourself to become a mother. It’s crucial to learn from your mistakes rather than punish yourself for them. Be gentle with yourself.

For support and guidance, contact Polyclinic Salvea and join our support groups. Allow yourself the grace to grow into your new role with understanding and compassion.

Marina Ecimović, Psychotherapist and Master of Psychology

Lack of these skills in adulthood can result in a person being unable to recognize their worth, validate their successes, and take responsibility. This can lead to a person not achieving their full potential.

Here’s how to help girls develop the skills and mindset that will build and empower them in adulthood.

• Praise appropriately: Compliment them when they do something well, but make sure it’s appropriate to the challenge they overcame. Let the praise be about the sense of satisfaction from a job well done, not material rewards.
• Encourage problem solving: Give them opportunities to solve their problems. Every resolved issue, whether successful or not, is an experience from which they learn and understand their limits. No one is born knowing how to solve every challenge; we all learn various problem-solving skills over time.
• Teach seeking help: Encourage them to seek help when needed. Everyone learns throughout life, and occasionally we need help. Children need to learn to recognize their limits to avoid giving up too soon or waiting too long to ask for help.
• Face fears: Encourage them to face their fears in safe conditions, with your supervision and support, so they know they can confront fear and don’t need to avoid it. Avoiding sources of fear reinforces the notion that they are too weak to face them.
• Attribute success to abilities: Teach them to attribute their successes to their abilities, not luck or others. If they receive praise at training or a good grade, let them attribute the achievement to their hard work and perseverance, not the teacher’s mood or easy material.
• Balance care for others with self-care: Teach that sharing and caring for others are positive traits but that it’s also essential to listen to their needs and not go beyond their comfort to please others. Sometimes it’s necessary to say no to maintain peace or continue doing something they love.
• Encourage academic diligence: Encourage them in their schoolwork, motivating them to be diligent and persistent and to give their best to overcome difficulties.
• Explore interests: Encourage them to try everything that interests them, so they can learn what they like and dislike, what they want, and what they don’t. Challenges should be appropriate to their age and abilities, and parents must help guide them.
• Model body acceptance: Show by example what it means to accept one’s body and appearance.
• Promote healthy habits: Teach them the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, and rest to stay healthy and have the energy for all challenges.
• Encourage social interaction: Encourage them to play and interact with boys and girls, providing opportunities to try different activities, practice social skills, and find something or someone they like or a good friend.

The foundation you establish with them now will be the base upon which their experiences will build.

While these tips are aimed at raising strong girls, it’s equally important to apply them when raising boys.