Mlječanica ( sr-Cyrl, Мљечаница) is a
spa
A spa is a location where mineral-rich spring water (and sometimes seawater) is used to give medicinal baths. Spa towns or spa resorts (including hot springs resorts) typically offer various health treatments, which are also known as balneoth ...
village located in the municipality of
Kozarska Dubica
Kozarska Dubica ( sr-cyrl, Козарска Дубица), previously known as Bosanska Dubica ( sr-cyrl, Босанска Дубица) is a town and municipality located in northern Republika Srpska, an entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of 20 ...
,
Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Special Hospital "Mlječanica" is a center for
physiatrics and
rehabilitation
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Health
* Rehabilitation (neuropsychology), therapy to regain or improve neurocognitive function that has been lost or diminished
* Rehabilitation (wildlife), treatment of injured wildlife so they can be retur ...
.
According to the 2013 census, the village had 160 residents.
History
Mineral water of Mlječanica was first described by Austrian chemist in 1888, but remained in use only by local residents. In the 1970s, more thorough hydro-geological studies were conducted, as well as a detailed physical and chemical analysis of the water. Construction of the spa began in the early 1980s, including a stationary with 105 beds, restaurant and accompanying facilities. The spa officially opened on 4 July 1987.
Patients come to Mlječanica for treatment of brain strokes and
hemiplegia
Hemiparesis, or unilateral paresis, is weakness of one entire side of the body ('' hemi-'' means "half"). Hemiplegia is, in its most severe form, complete paralysis of half of the body. Hemiparesis and hemiplegia can be caused by different medic ...
;
rheumatic diseases
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(inflammation and degenerative, knuckle or out-knuckle rheumatism);
gastrointestinal diseases
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;
gynecological diseases, and
post-traumatic and post-surgery conditions.
The natural
mineral water is classified as a magnesium-calcium-sodium-sulfide water. The temperature at the source is 15 °C. The same water is used for treatment.
In 2021, the spa was declared "an institution of strategic importance" by the
Government of Republika Srpska. Manager of the Special Hospital Darko Banjac announced investments of 32 million BAM (16 million Euro) in the upcoming period, and transformation of the hospital into a "respectable health and diagnostic centre". The planned expansions include a new semi-intensive care hospital department, with 50 beds; a resort complex including a 150-bed hotel, wellness centre and swimming pools; new bungalows; sports hall; football field and other sports pitches.
References
External links
Official page of the Special Hospital
Populated places in Dubica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spa towns in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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