News

Goodbye Dimitris

It is with deep sorrow we announce the untimely loss of our dear friend and colleague Dimitris Kouimintzis. Dimitris, an Occupational Medicine Specialist trainee, distinguished graduate of our postgraduate program and a brilliant researcher always stood out with his ingenuity and restless spirit. He was equipped with all the qualifications for an excellent career and many distinctions in the workplace.

Hormones and Epidemiology of Breast Cancer

The important issue of the effects of hormones on breast cancer was addressed in a speech by Dr. Athena Linos, Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Athens and President of the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis.

International Women’s Day

Breast Cancer: Prevention and early diagnosis can save lives On the occasion of the International Women's Day dedicated to women all over the world, the Institute of Preventive Medicine Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis would like to highlight once again the importance of prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.

Series of educational events regarding protection measures against the New Influenza A(H1N1)

The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, as part of its continuing effort to protect the health of citizens and safeguard Public Health, is striving to provide reliable and responsible information regarding the new Influenza A(H1N1).

Informative Event For The Prohibition Of Smoking

The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental & Occupational Health, Prolepsis, held an informational event on Thursday, July 2nd, following the implementation of the new law that bans smoking in all indoor spaces and came into effect in Greece on July 1st.

New date for the event entitled

The event "Adjust to the Change" will take place on Thursday, July 2 2009, at 12:30 pm at Karatzas Megaron, National Bank of Greece, 1st floor Auditorium, 82-84 Aiolou Street in Athens.

“Adjust to the Change”: Informative event regarding antismoking law

The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis, is holding an event in view of the forthcoming law, banning smoking in all indoor spaces, effective in Greece July 1st, 2009.

June 5, 2009: World Environment Day

Word Environment Day is celebrated today, June 5, as every year. The theme of the Word Environment Day 2009 is "Your Planet Needs You-UNite to Combat Climate Change" and expresses the need for common political decisions and strategies when dealing with climate change.