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BackThe pediatric oncology department in Katowice returns after the protests. Admissions from Thursday
The pediatric oncology department in Katowice returns after the protests. Admissions from Thursday
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The pediatric oncology department in Katowice returns after the protests. Admissions from Thursday

After three and a half months of break, the pediatric oncology and hematology department resumes work on a limited basis.

oncologyKatowiceUpper Silesian children's health center

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  • From Thursday, the Upper Silesian Children's Health Center in Katowice will resume oncological treatment for children.
  • The department, closed 3.5 months ago, will initially provide chemotherapy on a one-day basis.
  • The hospital asks parents to contact them in advance before arrival.

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The oncology department at the Upper Silesian Children's Health Center was closed 3.5 months ago, which sparked protests from parents.

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From Thursday, children suffering from cancer will be treated again at the Upper Silesian Children's Health Center in Katowice.

The oncology department at this facility was closed 3.5 months ago, but after protests from parents of young patients, a decision was made to resume its operation.

According to RMF FM reporter Anna Kropaczek, the new department will provide services in the field of pediatric oncology and hematology as part of hospitalization and chemotherapy, but for now only on a one-day basis, without a longer hospital stay.

This means young patients will be able to receive chemotherapy and other necessary treatments in one day and then go home.

The facility hopes to expand the scope of services in the future - some competitions announced by the National Health Fund have not yet been resolved.

Appeal to parents

The Upper Silesian Children's Health Center appeals to parents to contact the center before coming to Katowice.

This is to prevent situations in which it will not be possible to admit a child to hospital due to the limited number of places or the specificity of treatment.

Open Questions

  • When will the branch expand the scope of services beyond one-day services?
  • What are the results of the unresolved National Health Fund competitions?

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This article was originally published by RMF24.

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