The Athens Medical Group supports the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Greeks of Imbros and Tenedos with free medical services
The Athens Medical Group, within the framework of the multidimensional social work of service and solidarity that it has been implementing consistently for four decades, and its ongoing commitment to supporting Hellenism and the Greek diaspora, is expanding the “Medical Adoption Program”, offering free medical services at its Group’s Clinics, to the Greek residents of Imbros and Tenedos, as well as to all the human resources of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
On the occasion of this initiative, the CEO of the Athens Medical Group, Dr. Vasilis G. Apostolopoulos, visited the Ecumenical Patriarchate and had a warm meeting with His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr. Bartholomew. During the meeting, which was also attended by His Eminence Metropolitan of Imbros and Tenedos, Mr. Kyrillos, and Mr. Pavlos Efthymiou, Executive Advisor of the Medical Group, the long-standing relationship of solidarity and contribution of the Athens Medical Group to the Ecumenical Patriarchate and Hellenism throughout the world was confirmed.
Image 1: from left Dr. Vasilis G. Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Athens Medical Group, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew
Combining medical excellence with social responsibility and focused on providing care when needed in Greece, this newest medical service program is aimed at the Greek communities of Imvros and Tenedos, as well as at the staff of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, expressing in practice the support of the Medical Group in the invaluable work it carries out around the world.
The program, among other things, includes a wide range of free primary and secondary care services through the Group’s network of Clinics in Athens and Thessaloniki.
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew thanked Dr. Apostolopoulos for his interest in the Greek community of Imvros and Tenedos and bestowed the blessing of the Mother Church upon him and his associates, as well as upon the medical, nursing and administrative staff of the Group.
Image 2: from left His Eminence Metropolitan of Imvros and Tenedos Mr. Kyrillos, Dr. Vasilis G. Apostolopoulos, CEO of the Athens Medical Group, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Mr. Bartholomew
For his part, the CEO of the Athens Medical Group, Dr. Vasilis G. Apostolopoulos, emphasized: “It is with deep emotion and respect that I find myself here today, at the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the eternal beacon of Orthodoxy and Hellenism. It is a great honor for me personally, but also for the entire Athens Medical Group, to stand as helpers in the work of the Ecumenical Patriarch, Mr. Bartholomew, offering practical support to the Greek residents of Imbros, Tenedos and the staff of the Patriarchate.
The Athens Medical Group, celebrating its 40th year of contribution to Greek and global health, with a sense of social responsibility and love for our roots, is committed to offering high-level medical care and support to all those in need. This initiative is not just an act of service, but a deep statement of respect and solidarity towards the historical cradles of Hellenism and the valuable work they do.»
Image 3: from left: Mr. Pavlos Efthymiou, Executive Advisor of the Athens Medical Group, His Eminence Metropolitan of Imbros and Tenedos Mr. Kyrillos, Dr. Vasilis G. Apostolopoulos CEO of Athens Medical Group, His Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew
