Hospital da Baleia

Hospital da Baleia is a leading philanthropic hospital based in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, operated by the Fundação Benjamin Guimarães. Founded in 1944, the institution provides high-complexity healthcare services across more than 30 medical specialties, serving as a critical reference center for the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). It is particularly renowned for its expertise in oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and nephrology, performing thousands of surgeries and consultations annually. The hospital operates as a non-profit entity, relying on government funding and private donations to maintain its extensive medical infrastructure. Its mission focuses on providing humanized and accessible care to patients from across the state of Minas Gerais. As a major healthcare provider, it plays a vital role in the regional medical landscape, offering specialized treatments that are often unavailable in smaller municipalities.