The Value of Social Work in Healthcare at Matia Hospital: 2025 Annual Summary

This document summarizes the activities and contributions of the hospital’s Social Work Department during the year 2025, with the aim of raising awareness of and highlighting the value of social work in the hospital setting, emphasizing its role as a key component of comprehensive care for patients.
It includes a summary of data and social work activities carried out in 2025; an analysis of social needs identified in the hospital setting; and, finally, the department’s results, achievements, and challenges.
The publication conveys that social work is an essential component of health care, as it addresses social, family, and community aspects that directly influence people’s health and well-being.