Informação: First Pharmacovigilance Unit in the Azores created in partnership with Infarmed to monitor drug safety
The Regional Secretary for Health announced in Ponta Delgada the creation of the first Pharmacovigilance Unit in the Azores to ensure the effective monitoring of drug safety. "Our commitment to Infarmed was to provide a team in charge of carrying out this project, which is already fulfilled with a two-day training. This marks the entry into operation of this Unit," said Rui Luís, who spoke at... Mais >>

Informação: Azores to host launch of European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work in Portugal
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Regional Labour Inspectorate and in collaboration with the Authority for Working Conditions (ACT), will hold a seminar in Angra do Heroísmo on Friday, May 4, to launch the European Campaign for Safety and Health at Work in Portugal. The opening session of the event at Teatro Angrense will be chaired by the Vice-President of the Regional Gover... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores fulfils commitment to reopen Piedade Medical Office on Pico
The Regional Secretary for Health stated today that the reopening of Piedade Medical Office in the municipality of Lajes do Pico fulfils a commitment taken by the Government of the Azores with the island's population. "The reopening of the medical consultation office in Piedade was an ambition of the population since its closure about a year ago. About 25% of the population residing in Lajes do P... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís admits possibility of implementing pioneer physical exercise project for women with breast cancer
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Ponta Delgada the importance of physical activity in the recovery of mastectomised cancer patients, stressing that it allows a new dynamic in the life and increased well-being among patients. "We know that physical exercise is important for monitoring the health status of these women and, as such, it brings them a new dynamics in their lives and inc... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government creates Regional Blood Network to improve coordination among hospitals
The Regional Secretary for Health announced today the creation of a Regional Blood Network to promote a better coordination among regional blood banks. "We are committed to creating a Regional Blood Network so that the three hospitals may improve coordination efforts and adopt common procedures, thus rendering physical and human resources and equipment profitable," said Rui Luís. He spoke on ... Mais >>

Informação: Advisory Council on Combating Oncological Diseases decides on methodology to be applied in the study on cancer causes in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Health revealed in Ponta Delgada the beginning of the definition phase for the methodology and scientific structure to be applied in a study on the causes of cancer in the Azores."The Advisory Council on Combating Oncological Diseases is in the process of taking decisions and has already defined a scientific coordinator, Professor Vítor Rodrigues," stated Rui Lu... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís says investment in oral health promotion provided 118 consultations in three years
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Horta the success of the investment made in the promotion of oral health due to its scope and effects it had on children and young people in the Azores. "In the assessment of the Regional Health Plan 2014-2016, we have determined that the regional oral health programme, created in 2002, is effectively a successful programme," said Rui Luís. Acc... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Bettencourt praises work of Azorean and American young people in community nursing project
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations stated in Ponta Delgada that the work jointly carried out by Azorean and American nurses in the area of community health is "very enriching and exciting." Rui Bettencourt spoke to a group of students and professors from the universities of Massachusetts and the Azores in the context of the "Bridging the Atlantic" project. He... Mais >>

Informação: Report assessing Regional Health Plan available on the Government Portal
The Regional Secretary for Health revealed today that the Interim Evaluation Report of the Regional Health Plan is available on the Government Portal after being submitted to the Regional Health Council and analysed by the Regional Health Council. "Considering the strategic importance of the document for the definition, development and implementation of health policies for the coming years, we be... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís announces extraordinary measures for eventual flu peak period
The Regional Secretary for Health announced today a contingency plan to cope with a possible increase in the number of cases of flu, which will require an increase in consultations and a counselling campaign. "At Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande Health Centres, we will provide an additional 200 consultations per day, as these are the two municipalities where there are still patients who are follow... Mais >>