The Agios Nikolaos Hospital has experienced a sharp decline in surgeries this year, performing only 1,090 procedures compared to over 2,000 annually before 2015. The president of the workers’ association, Georgios Manousakis, stated that this downfall is due to a…
The president of the Hospital Physicians’ Association in Kos, Giannis Kotsidas, highlighted the severe staffing shortages and operational challenges facing the Hippocrates Hospital. An interested private company from Athens was mentioned to potentially assist with minor surgical operations, however, official…
Greece’s Health Minister, Adonis Georgiadis, announced plans to implement smart electronic bracelets in emergency departments to address long patient wait times. Starting in major hospitals in Attica, these devices will track patient information and status, enhancing staff visibility and patient…
The Saints Paul Hospital in Greece has introduced a nationwide protocol aimed at preventing pressure ulcers, which can lead to infections, complications, and prolonged hospital stays. The initiative was unveiled during a seminar in recognition of World Pressure Ulcer Day,…
The 3rd Hybrid Conference titled ‘Current Issues in Pulmonary Circulation Diseases’ will take place at the Center for Research and Teaching in Pulmonary Medicine at Aristotle University on November 22-23, 2024. Organized by the Pneumology Department of the General Hospital…
For 20 years, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Papageorgiou Hospital in Thessaloniki has established itself among the best in Greece, recently adopting a family-centered care model. This approach enhances parent-infant interactions and promotes maternal breastfeeding while reducing infections and…
Greece has enacted a new healthcare law providing free personal doctors for all citizens and free pediatricians for over 500,000 children. The initiative, championed by Deputy Health Minister Irini Agapidaki, aims to address the shortage of general practitioners and specialists,…
The Greek government is launching free evening surgeries on the 28th to address long wait times in public hospitals. This initiative has sparked intense debate with the opposition party PASOK, particularly over proposed amendments regarding health workers’ classifications. Health Minister…
Workers at Bodossakeio Hospital in Ptolemaida are reacting against the decision to transfer three nurses to Mammatsios General Hospital in Kozani for emergency needs in the Intensive Care Unit. The union claims this move undermines the effective operation of their…
Matina Pagonis, president of the Hospital Doctors Union, emphasizes the need for a personal doctor system in Greece as part of new health legislation. This initiative aims to reduce overcrowding in hospitals by enhancing primary healthcare access. Pagonis notes that…
The Chios branch of ADEDY highlights a dire situation concerning a rural doctor at the Bolissos Multipurpose Health Center, who is tasked with covering 14 out of 19 villages in the Amani municipality. The doctor reportedly works every day with…
Achillopouleio Hospital in Volos will host afternoon clinics starting November, offering six medical specialties including Surgery, Orthopedics, ENT, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry. Appointments are set for Thursdays on November 21, November 28, and December 5, 12, and 19. The initiative…
