Informação: Pico patients to have Haemodialysis Service, says Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health stated on Pico that the project for the expansion of the haemodialysis unit of Horta Hospital of Horta to Madalena Health Centre will be completed by the end of the year. "The contract work amounting to 140 thousand Euros to make the adjustments to the building has already been awarded, with a completion period of three months. The tender for the acquisition of co... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates emergency line for people with hearing and speech impairment
The Regional Secretary for Health announced in Angra do Heroísmo a new emergency system to support people with hearing and speech impairments. It will be based on the use of mobile phones, through the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA). "This new service completes the network that we have and is in line with the Regional Government's policy for the permanent updating o... Mais >>

Informação: Carlos Teixeira is the new President of the Administration Board of Corvo Island Health Unit
The Government of the Azores has appointed Carlos Alberto Maia Marques Teixeira as President of the Administration Board of Corvo Island Health Unit. Carlos Teixeira graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Coimbra and currently heads the Arganil Health Centre. He is also the technical manager and clinical director of the Integrated Continuing Care Hospital of "Santa Casa da Miseric... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís starts on Flores round of meetings with Island Health Units throughout the archipelago
After several meetings held in the beginning of the legislative period with the heads of Island Health Units, the Regional Health Secretary started a new round of meetings with the administration boards of Island Health Units. "It is about assessing the first eight months of office and joint work," said Rui Luís, who spoke at the end of a meeting with the Administration Board of Flores Island... Mais >>

Informação: Territorial networks must be allies in prevention policies, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies defended Angra do Heroísmo the use of territorial and intersectoral networks as an essential tool for the implementation of prevention policies. "We want to establish common guidelines and methodologies, through agreements with partner entities, to reach community intervention and rehabilitation in the context of additive behav... Mais >>

Informação: Coordination between primary and secondary health care should be continuous investment, says Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health defended in Ponta Delgada the coordination between primary and secondary health care as one of the priorities of the Regional Health Service. "It is in this coordination primary and secondary health care that is fundamental to focus on the Regional Health Service," said Rui Luís. He spoke at the opening of the 14th Symposium on Family Medicine in the Azores a... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís says National Health Survey with Physical Examination should serve as basis for health intervention strategies
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the importance of epidemiological studies, such as the National Health Survey with Physical Examination for the planning and monitoring of regional health policies. "The participation in projects of this scope is undoubtedly an added value for the Region, which allows the updating of knowledge about the state of health and dis... Mais >>

Informação:  Primary health care should be the investment of nurses in the Region, says Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health challenged newly graduated nurses to opt for a career focused on primary health care. "While health outcomes and gains are not immediate, this is where the essence of strategic and sustainable change lies. It is in primary health care that we intend to invest," said the government official. Speaking at the delivery of diplomas to students of the Health School, re... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís proposes decentralised training plan for health professionals in the Region
The Regional Secretary for Health proposed the establishment of a training plan starting in 2018, providing a decentralised and accessible offer to all the islands, which is duly coordinated with all public and private entities with powers in this area. "I will propose that the issue of training be one of the agenda items of the next meeting of the Regional Health Council so that we may jointly co... Mais >>

Informação: Imaging exams available on single online platform in early 2018
The implementation of Imaging Information System has already been awarded by Saudaçor and is expected to be operational in early 2018. It will be implemented in regional hospitals and health centres and in the Azores Oncology Centre. This investment of nearly 1.2 million Euros comprises a centralise solution as well as the sharing of information related to radiology tests carried out in hospi... Mais >>