Reflections on the practice of health promotion in hospitals are presented, addressing the aspects that permeate the hospital environment and hinder the implementation of strategies for health promotion in these services. The hospital is discussed as a strategic place for new practices, highlighting actions taken in this space, which can contribute to effective the health promotion of the clients. It is believed that health promotion is both, possible and necessary, in hospital settings, and that the actions in this direction may lead the individual and his family in search of a better quality of life.
health promotion; health facilities; hospital care; nursing