The Athens Medical Group stands by those affected by the fires and the Fire Department
Athens, 7 August 2021 – Athens Medical Group, once again, stands by Greek society, the Fire Service and all those who are fighting a major battle to extinguish the fires, as well as by our fellow citizens who have been experiencing the tragedy of the wildfires in recent days, offering unwavering and tangible support during these critical hours.
More specifically, Athens Medical Group is providing the following throughout the month of August:
- Free respiratory function examinations for firefighters, police officers, volunteers and flight crews exposed to the fires, at the Pulmonology Clinic of the Athens Medical Center in Maroussi, under the scientific direction of Professor of Pulmonology Panagiotis Behrakis. This benefit also applies to firefighters from foreign countries assisting in the effort.
- Free medical consultations with the clinic’s on-call physicians across all specialties (Internist, Cardiologist, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Pulmonologist, General Surgeon, Paediatrician, Paediatric Surgeon) for residents of the affected areas.
- 3 fully equipped and staffed ambulances to reinforce the fleet of EKAB for the emergency transportation of people affected by the fires.
- Free pre-school medical check-ups for all children, up to 12 years of age, of those affected, firefighters, as well as all those participating in firefighting operations, for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Free hospitalization for one year at the Paediatric Center of Athens Medical Center in Maroussi for all children, up to 12 years of age, of firefighters participating in and battling the active fire fronts.
This particularly important initiative forms part of the “Corporate Social Responsibility Programme” of Athens Medical Group, through which the Group highlights the importance of contributing to Greek society and to people.
For appointments, interested parties may contact 210 6862644 from 09:00 – 15:00, Monday to Friday. At the appointment, the following will be required: members of the Fire Service, Police and flight crews must present their service identification, while those affected must provide any document certifying their permanent residence.
For further press information:
Savvas Karagiannis, Communications Manager, General Directorate of Business Development, Athens Medical Group
Tel.: 210 6287236, E-mail: s.karagiannis@iatriko.gr
