come from Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Itaboraí, and municipalities of the Baixada Fluminense region, among others. For many years, students of this campus demanding the implementation of a bus intercampi free to link to the Saint Mary UERJ Maracanã. The Polo Open University of Brazil has courses in the Consortium of Universities CEDERJ UFF (Computer Science), UFRJ (Chemistry) and UFRRJ (Administration and Tourism). Health São Gonçalo has eight major hospitals: Hospital Estadual Alberto Torres; Eye Hospital Niteroi; Hospital Luiz Palmier; Hospital Adam Pereira Nunes; Barone Hospital de Medeiros; Silveira Hospital Infantil Darcy Vargas, Hospital Pads, and Hospital Santa Maria. Garbage collection crisis São Gonçalo suffers constantly from poor garbage collection services, and it is common for litter to accumulate on the streets. In December 2008, workers responsible for cleaning the streets went on strike, severely compromising public sanitation. In January 2011, garbage collection ceased for more than a week in some parts of the city. The garbage collection issue has since been resolved. Notable people Helton Arruda, goalkeeper. Marcelo Freixo, Brazilian politician, broadcaster and professor. Vinícius Júnior, a professional footballer currently playing for Real Madrid. Zélio Fernandino de Moraes, founder of the Umbanda Branca religious sect. See also Jardim Catarina References External links Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state) Guanabara Bay Populated coastal places in Rio de Janeiro (state)