Informação: One hundred daily consultations available in Ponta Delgada to meet any increase in flu cases
The Regional Secretary for Health announced today that the Ponta Delgada Health Centre will increase consultations from Monday to address a possible increase in the number of flu cases. "Daily consultations will increase from 44 to 100 in order to address all needs with regard to flu-like symptoms," said Rui Luís. During this week, the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital registered 50 suspect... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Director for Health calls for vaccination against seasonal flu
The Regional Director for Health urged all those belonging to risk groups to take the flu vaccine before the peak of infection, which is estimated to occur in the Azores by February. Tânia Cortez spoke on the sidelines of an awareness action at Ponta Delgada Health Centre, revealing that the flu vaccination campaign has already covered 18,000 Azoreans. According to the Regional Director for ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government appoints Olga Freitas to chair Terceira Hospital
The President of the Government informed the Legislative Assembly that Olga Maria Martins de Freitas was appointed to chair the Board of Directors of Santo Espírito Hospital on Terceira Island. Between 2007 and 2008, Olga Maria Martins de Freitas concluded a MBA in Health Management Organisations (3rd Cycle) at the Institute of Labour and Business Sciences of the Lisbon University Institute. ... Mais >>

Informação: Ordinance regulating Management System of Surgery Lists and Health Vouchers published today
The new Ordinance approving the regulation of the Integrated Management System of Surgery Lists and Health Vouchers in the Azores was published today in the Official Journal. The new system will allow the updating and streamlining of surgery waiting lists at regional hospitals, through the optimised management of operating rooms and surgical times, in order to reduce waiting times and ensure the r... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to create support programme for families of users with addiction problems
The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Ponta Delgada that the Government of the Azores intends to create a support programme for families dealing with the problem of addiction. Rui Luís spoke at the opening of the international conference on "Substance consumption and Addictive Behaviour - Old and New Challenges." He stressed that the aims is "to create a programme and coordinate, togeth... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government strengthens fight against addiction and focus on preventive behaviours, says Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health stressed in Horta that the main guidelines of the Government's Programme for this area focus on the strengthening of the fight against addiction and the promotion of health education policies. Rui Luís spoke at the Legislative Assembly, highlighting the creation of the Regional Directorate for Prevention and Combat to Dependence. In this regard, he noted tha... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Secretary for Health stresses importance of preventing diabetes
The Regional Secretary for Health stressed today that the focus on prevention is essential in the fight against diabetes, stressing that people should be aware that this disease "can be prevented." Rui Luís spoke at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital on Terceira Island on the sidelines of an action that marked the World Diabetes Day. The government official stated that, under this "major... Mais >>

Informação:  Colorectal cancer screening already reached 10,700 Azoreans
The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Angra do Heroísmo that the Organised Colon and Rectal Cancer Screening of the Azores (ROCCRA) has already reached 10,700 Azoreans, adding that the initiative will begin later this year on the islands of Terceira, São Jorge and Graciosa. Luís Cabral spoke at the opening of the regional meeting of the Portuguese Society of Coloproctology, hi... Mais >>

Informação: Continuing Care Unit enters into operation on Pico from Monday
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity today revealed that the Continuing Care Unit will enter into operation on Pico Island from Monday, October 3. Now, this network is implemented on eight of the nine islands of the archipelago. This unit, which includes the Regional Network of Integrated Continuing Care, is installed at Madalena Health Centre. It is equipped with 10 beds for medium-term ... Mais >>

Informação: Vaccination campaign for 2016/2017 flu season starts October 1
The Regional Directorate for Health has sent to all Regional Health Units a circular letter recommending the flu vaccination, especially among priority groups, for the 2016/2017 flu season. The flu vaccine is strongly recommended and free in the Regional Health Service for people aged over 65; the aim is to achieve a vaccination rate of at least 60% among this age group. This vaccine is available... Mais >>