Athens Medical Group: The Mobile Medical Unit traveled to Samos for free examinations for residents
The Athens Medical Group, within the framework of its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility program and with a firm commitment to social contribution, carried out free medical examinations for the residents of Samos. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Municipal Gender Equality Committee and the Health Center of the Municipality of East Samos, utilizing the Group’s new, state-of-the-art Mobile Medical Unit.
The Mobile Medical Unit, staffed with specialized medical and nursing personnel of the Athens Medical Group, was on the island from Wednesday, May 28 to Saturday, May 31. The action was hosted at the East Samos Town Hall and was warmly embraced by the residents, as more than 300 people were examined, performing a total of over 2,000 examinations.
The free tests included, Breast Check (Digitalized Mammography, Breast Ultrasound, examination by a Breast Surgeon), Cardiac Check (Electrocardiogram, Triplex heart, examination by a Cardiologist), Hematological tests (General blood test, Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), Urea, Creatinine, Uric acid, Cholesterol, HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, SGOT, GPT, γ-GT, Ferritin, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), General urine test), Chest X-ray, Optometry, Audiogram and Spirometry.
Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Christos G. Apostolopoulos, Executive Vice President of the Athens Medical Group, said “We were very pleased to respond to the Mayor’s invitation to offer free medical services to the residents of Samos. The Athens Medical Group has also been a helper to the local community in the past. Our goal is equal access for all citizens to quality healthcare, regardless of geographical area, which is why we will continue to provide our services wherever and whenever there is a need.”
For his part, the Mayor of Eastern Samos, Mr. Paraskevas Papageorgiou, noted that “I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the doctors, as well as to the nursing and administrative staff, who, with tireless enthusiasm, smile and humanity, took care of our fellow citizens, far exceeding the initial appointment schedule.”
