PATIENTS FROM UKRAINE ARE TREATED IN KRAKOW

The number of Ukrainians working and studying in our country is growing. In 2016, the Małopolska Voivodeship Office was in second place in terms of the number of incoming cases regarding the legalization of stay and work permits for foreigners (mainly from Ukraine) - over 13,3 thousand cases were reported. applications, which is an increase of over 100%. Medical services at a Western level and the proximity of centers make Małopolska medical facilities an attractive alternative for citizens from across the eastern border.

From the beginning of its operation, the Amethyst Radiotherapy Center, which closely cooperates with the Specialist Hospital. L. Rydygier, several people from Ukraine underwent treatment here. They have access to doctors of various specialties, just like patients from Poland. With sick foreigners in mind, the center has prepared leaflets in Ukrainian and translated documents, and also provides patients with translator assistance and finding a place to stay for the duration of radiotherapy treatments.