Informação: Azorean Government invests three million Euros in São Jorge's Health Centres The Regional Secretary for Health stated that the investment in the Health Centres of Velas and Calheta on São Jorge, amounting to three million Euros, will completely change the face of primary care provided to the local population. Rui Luís spoke at the signing of the contract work for the intervention in Velas Health Centre, a ceremony presided over the President of the Government, V... Mais >> Informação: Works in Santa Cruz das Flores Health Centre run as planned and Lajes Health Unit provides more services, says Rui Luís The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Santa Cruz das Flores that the remodelling works of the Health Centre are in progress under the stipulated conditions. "I had the opportunity to see the evolution of the work and the temporary accommodation conditions of workers and health users, thus confirming on the ground that these conditions are assured," said Rui Luís, who spoke at the end o... Mais >> Informação: Remodelling of Faial Hospital and new Health Centre guarantee improved access to health care, says President of the Government The President of the Government highlighted the investment of nearly 21 million Euros in the full remodelling of Horta Hospital and the construction of the new Faial Island Health Unit under a regional strategy that also provides for a reinforcement of human resources in the Regional Health Service. "If take into account the 14 million-Euro investment in the first phase of the construction of Bloc... Mais >> Informação: Azores publish 20 years of cancer registry, evidencing the importance the Government attaches to the study and fight against cancer, says Rui Luís The Regional Secretary for Health stated today in Ponta Delgada that the publication of the "Cancer Registry in the Azores - 20 years" evidences the importance that the Government of the Azores attaches to the study, prevention and fight against cancer in the archipelago. "We committed to publish the cancer registry and update the last five years were missing and we now have the most updated cance... Mais >> Informação: Regional Government presents computer platform to streamline procedures under the Regional Integrated Continuing Care Network The Regional Director for Health stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the creation of a single computer platform for the Regional Integrated Continuing Care Network (RRCCI) provides faster responses in the management of patient admissions and discharges. "The platform will be accessible to all teams that make up the Integrated Continuing Care Network, including discharge management teams, local ... Mais >> Informação: Regional Director defends investment in training of health professionals as means of overcoming stigmas associated with dependencies The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies defended in Ponta Delgada the training of health professionals as a means of overcoming stigmas associated with dependency problems. "Training future professionals means preparing them to understand why these phenomena arise and what they mean in a given social context, both from the standpoint of a humanistic approach and the minimi... Mais >> Informação: Internet abuse risks among young people prevented with training and skills, says Regional Director The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies warned today about the risks of Internet abuse among young people and the importance of providing training and skills in early prevention. "When used without moderation, the Internet can lead to problematic behaviours with symptoms similar to those of other addictions, such as illicit drugs and alcohol," said Suzete Frias. She spoke ... Mais >> Informação: Rui Luís congratulates 80 young doctors beginning their training in the Azores and ensures conditions for medical training The Regional Secretary for Health welcomed the 80 interns who began their training this week in the Regional Health Service. In a letter sent to young doctors, he congratulated and thanked these professionals for having chosen the Azores to continue their professional training path. "I am sure that the Azores, in general, and the Regional Health Service, in particular, have specific challenges an... Mais >> Informação: Online platform for imaging exams of Regional Health Service under implementation is more valuable for patients, says Rui Luís The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Horta that the Imaging Information System that is being implemented at regional hospitals and health centres as well as at the Azores Oncology Centre will benefit patients. "The implementation of this unique online platform is of paramount importance as far as it will further improve the accessibility of health professionals and patients to the examinati... Mais >> Informação: Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment are main lines of action in the fight against cancer, says Rui Luís The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Azorean Government is committed to three lines of action in the fight against cancer, namely prevention, early diagnosis and treatment. "It is fundamental to reduce tobacco and alcohol consumption, invest in healthy eating and exercise, raise awareness for importance of screenings and provide care to those with cancer by e... Mais >>
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