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 >>

Informação: Workshop on Good Practices in Health presents 13 projects implemented in regional hospitals and health centres
The Workshop on Good Practices in Health takes place on Friday, December 7, in Horta. It will include the presentation of 13 projects that are being carried out in regional health units and hospitals. The fifth edition of the event is being attended by seventy participants, namely health professionals and managers. The programme comprises good practices in the areas of maternal and child health,... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government launches campaign to disseminate Azores Health Line and raise awareness about influenza vaccination
The Regional Secretary for Health launched in Angra do Heroísmo a campaign to disseminate the Azores Health Line and raise awareness about influenza vaccination. "This seasonal influenza prevention campaign aims to make patients aware that flu is managed at home and there are several solutions to this," Rui Luís said, pointing out that patients should "follow the advice of their general ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Health Service reinforced with 30 general practitioners, highlights Vasco Cordeiro
The President of the Government highlighted today the commitment to strengthen the human resources of the Regional Health Service (SRS), pointing out, as example, the hiring of 30 general practitioners since 2015 to improve the access of Azoreans to health care. "Between 2015 and the beginning of this year, the Regional Health Service admitted another 30 general practitioners to meet this need an... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís highlights crucial role of volunteers in supporting Azorean patients
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Ponta Delgada the crucial role of volunteers who provide support to Regional Health Service patients. "Volunteering, whether through patients' friends association or other organisations, such as blood donors, reinforce the humanisation of services by bringing comfort and quality of life to patients," said Rui Luís. The Secretary for Health spok... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís praises role of general practitioners in prevention policies
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted the role of general practitioners in prevention policies by influencing the choices of patients in the adoption of healthy living habits instead of risk behaviours. "I would say that general practitioners are the great allies in the implementation of preventive measures and in strengthening the confidence of patients in our Regional Health Service," s... Mais >>

Informação: Heath Investment Plan with increase of eight million Euros gives priority to ensuring access of Azoreans to Regional Health Service
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Horta a substantial increase in the allocation of funds to this sector. The additional appropriation of eight million Euros in the Investment Plan for next year represents a 30% increase over 2018. Rui Luís spoke Wednesday at the Legislative Assembly during the hearings on the proposals for the 2019 Plan and Budget. On the occasion, he added th... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Health highlights role of the Azores in progressive vision regarding definition of health policies
The Regional Director for Health highlighted in Oeiras the progress and results achieved in the Regional Health Service for the benefit of patients, from its inception to the present moment. "We are progressively moving towards health management instead of disease management, considering the life path of citizens. We have promoted an increasing access to information, accountability and involvemen... Mais >>

Informação: 15 General Practice and Family Medicine interns to begin training on "Emergency and Stabilisation of Critical Patients" in the Azores
The Regional Secretariat for Health promotes, starting today, a training for General Practice and Family Medicine interns on "Emergency and Stabilisation of Critical Patients," thus fulfilling the commitment to reinforce training in important areas for the practice of medicine in the Azores. This course will be attended by 15 General Practice and Family Medicine interns who are completing their s... Mais >>