Hospital Senhora da Oliveira

Hospital Senhora da Oliveira (HSO) is a major public hospital located in Guimarães, Portugal, serving as a primary healthcare provider for the Ave sub-region. Operating as a Public Enterprise Entity (E.P.E.) within the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS), the hospital provides a wide array of specialized medical and surgical services, including oncology, cardiology, and maternal-child health. HSO is recognized as a teaching hospital, maintaining a strong affiliation with the University of Minho for medical education and clinical research. The institution is committed to integrating advanced diagnostic technologies and participating in international clinical trials to improve patient outcomes. It serves a population of approximately 250,000 inhabitants in its direct influence area.