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Pediatricians care for the youngest patients, giving them a chance for a healthy life even in the most difficult circumstances. For Lina Cherhinets, a pediatrician from Dnipro, this profession has become a mission to improve the lives of children and their families. Her work extends beyond her routine duties — it is a daily responsibility for the health, care and happiness of young patients. Her story is a journey from a young pediatrician to a leader, heading a close-knit team, all working tirelessly to save the lives of every child.
“After my internship, I started working as a pediatrician. For me, pediatrics has always been the most compassionate field in medicine. I couldn't see myself anywhere else but working with children. Their smiles, their first steps after recovery — these are the things that give me the strength to keep working. I always told myself: every child must live, every child must recover. And we will do everything possible and even impossible to make this happen,” says Lina.
“Today, healthcare in Ukraine is much more accessible than it was 10–15 years ago. Now we have equipment, medicines, and protocols that adhere to the international standards. We have introduced digital X-ray machines, modern ultrasound scanners, and if necessary, our patients can undergo MRI or CT scans free of charge. This is a significant step forward that allows us to make diagnoses quickly and accurately,” explains the doctor.
For Lina Cherhinets, the team is the heart of the hospital and the foundation of its success.
“We have always been united, but this was especially evident during the war. We have created a true team of like-minded people, where everyone knows their role and does their best for the child. We pass on our traditions and values that we have built over the years to young doctors and nurses. This is our second family,” says Lina.
A special place in her heart is held by the memory of her colleague and mentor, Viktor Hryhorovych Slatvitskyi, who led the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic but tragically passed away from this infectious disease.
“He lived for this hospital, he was the first true teacher for many of us. His values became the foundation of how we work today. We are doing our best to honor his memory and continue his work with dignity.”
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The war brought unprecedented difficulties to the hospital, but it also revealed the resilience and dedication of its team.
“In the first months of the war, we received many internally displaced persons. People came to us with their children, having nothing. We helped them not only medically, but also emotionally: we supported them, shared clothes and food. Our work has become even more meaningful. Children without parents now often stay with us, as social support centers have relocated abroad or to the western regions. This is a big problem, but we do our best to provide them with care,” says Lina.
Every day at the hospital is a fight for the health of children who need to recover and live a full life.
“We work by the principle: ‘How would I want my own child to be helped?’ This is the motto of our team. We do not just treat; we help, support and believe that every child deserves a chance. And for this, we are ready to work day and night,” summarizes Lina Cherhinets.