Launch of the European Website on Healthy Ageing
EuroHealthNet supports the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. In this context, EuroHealthNet launches its new website: www.healthyageing.eu. This website is dedicated to raising awareness of healthy ageing within the context of the EY 2012, especially of the important role health promotion plays in contributing to a healthier, more active EU population for the future.
Prof. Athena Linos in “Fit & Life” magazine
“No matter how healthy our diet is, we also need to exercise”, notes Athena Linos, Professor in Athens Medical School and President of the National Committee for Greek Diet, in an article hosted in the special health magazine of “Kathimerini”, “Fit and Life” (November 2011), where 10 specialists offer their advise on a healthy diet.
Presentation of the Pan-European Conference on Social Integration of Immigrants during the 2-day Conference organized by the Ministry of Interior Decentralization & E-Government
Τhe results of the 2009 Annual Program of the European Integration Fund and the "National Strategy for the Integration of third country nationals 2011-2015", were presented during a Conference organized by the Ministry of Interior Decentralization and E- Government. Moreover, the annual program of the European Integration Fund 2012 was discussed during the event. The Conference took place on the 25th and 26th of November 2011 at "Technopolis" in Gazi, Athens.
Pan-European Conference on the Integration of Immigrants “Good practices in the sectors of Health, Welfare and Social Security”
Under the European Fund for the Integration of Third Country Nationals GREECE through the Greek Ministry of Interior Decentralization & E-government, the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, is organizing the Pan-European Conference on the Integration of Immigrants "Good practices in the sectors of Health, Welfare and Social Security" in Athens, Greece on June 27–28, 2011.
Useful information in a case of a radiological emergency
The recent crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi site in Japan prompted by the earthquake on March 14, has caused serious concern over nuclear radiation to people and health professionals worldwide.
International Women’s Day
Cervical cancer and Prevention Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common type of cancer worldwide among women of age 15-44 years and the 3rd most common cause of cancer death after breast and lung cancer. In Europe more than 50.000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year and almost 25.000 die from this cause.
Editorial: “hυgeίa@εργασiα & παχυσαρκία”
Obesity and its consequences was the subject of Prof Linos’ editorial hosted by the journal hυgeίa@εργασiα, issue 3 (September-December 2010). The magazine is the scientific edition of the Hellenic Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine in association with the Program of Postgraduate Studies Health and Safety in Workplaces.
“Promovax” was presented in ECDC Workshop on regional synergies for immunization in hard-to-reach population groups
“Promovax” project representatives were invited to participate in the ECDC workshop in Sophia, Bulgaria, on 21-22 September and give an update on the project´s progress. The overall aim of the workshop was to promote regional collaboration for activities in the field of immunization among marginalized and hard-to-reach high risk populations.