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Help save a life by supporting Panagia Philanthropini’s cancer screening program.
Allot can be done with a very little. Giving is a blessing and joy for the person who gives. A small donation to Panagia Philanthropini can help save a life from undiagnosed cancer. Small amounts can make a big difference in the life of an underprivileged woman. In order to help spread the word of the work of the Center but also to help support the work you may Download and distribute this specially developed pamphlet. 03/03/2010 March 3, 2010 A new alliance forged in 2009 with the Lance Armstrong “Livestrong” Foundation continues to develop. Given the global prominence of the Livestrong Foundation the alliance is important for the work of the Ormylia Foundation, especially for underserved communities. Below please see the link to a recent blog article about the Center:
08/12/2009
Ms. Ingjerd Kroken, Senior Advisor of the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, visited the Center. Kind, caring and sensitive to women’s issues and especially the care of underserved and poor populations, Ms. Kroken showed great interest in the work of Panagia Philanthropini with diverse and needy populations such as the immigrants from the former Soviet Union, as well as other socially closed and hard to reach groups. During her visit Madam Ingjerd met with the Center staff and was greeted warmly by women who were being screened. The unique bond that has been developed with the beloved people of Norway through EFTA support of the work of the Center and also the visit of the Royal Couple, King Harald and Queen Sonja, made the visit by Ms. Kroken very special and most welcome.
03/12/2009
The new United States Consul General, Ms. Catherine E. Kay, visited the Center together with her husband and senior staff of the Consulate. During this her first visit, the Consul General met with the medical, social and administrative staff and took a tour of the clinic facilities. Visiting during working hours, Ms. Kay met and was warmly greeted with women who had arrived for cancer screening from the village of Ouranoupolis. Caring and sincere in her interest, she was informed extensively by the staff of the Center regarding the work that is being done with US experts from the American College of Radiology and the European Union. Future plans for development and expansion of high quality standardized services to other underprivileged and needy populations were discussed.
26/11/2009
The Ormylia Foundation became an associate member of the European Cancer Patient Coalition. The ECPC has a membership of over 300 organisations representing European cancer patients from all EU states and many other countries around the world.
ECPC is the voice of all cancer patients across Europe and uniquely represent their interests in the political corridors of Brussels and national capitals. During the first six years of its existence the coalition has started on the ambitious path to improve cancer prevention, screening, early diagnosis and best practice, and to reduce inequity in cancer care across the EU. Some of the ECPC main achievements include: · Working with the politicians to get cancer back on the official European political agenda. Health Ministers for the EU 27 countries unanimously agreed to make cancer a priority in all our countries. · Holding highly successful Cancer Patient Summits in Slovenia, Bulgaria and Belgium · Holding four ECPC Masterclasses on Cancer Patient Advocacy with cancer patient organisations representing countries worldwide · Providing the Secretariat for the MEPs against Cancer (MAC) in the European Parliament · Partners in the EMEA Working Group meeting with Patients · Participating in European clinical trials registry project For more information please see the ECPC website at www.ecpc-online.org ( Download The ECPC Flyer ).
27/10/2009 An ongoing joy for Panagia Philanthropini is the growing relationship with Brown University Medical Students. Caring, loving, and full of enthusiasm, these gifted young people help the Center assess the quality of the work being done and it's effect on underserved populations. Please see this Link
08/10/2009 Please see this wonderfully caring and humane resource for cancer patients and survivors. Johnny and his colleagues are an example of courage and faith.
08/10/2009 Harvard Kokkalis Program Fellowships An exciting opportunity for young people from Greece interested at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University: Download (Doc File)
25/09/2009 Please see related articles regarding breast cancer awareness raising activities of the Center in collaboration with Komen for the Cure and other important organizations: Greece Race for the Cure Press Release Forbes Magazine Article September 23, 2009 Business Wire article September 2009
24/07/2009 The Center of Panagia Philanthropini has been invited to the Livestrong Foundation Cancer Summit in Dublin Ireland in August. In the below press release the Ormylia Foundation was chosen as one of the organizations to be highlighted in the international media:
Livestrong Press Release & PDF file
18/06/2009
The United States General Consul, Mr. Hoyt Brian Yee, at a specially organized award ceremony at the US General Consulate in Thessalonike officially acknowledged the high quality services offered by the Center of Panagia Philanthropini to the underprivileged, minority and immigrant women in the field of breast and cervical cancer screening. Offering a beautifully fashioned plack to the Center, the collaboration between the Ormylia Foundation, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation and the American College of Radiology was specifically highlighted. Ms. Hala Moddelmog, the CEO and President of Komen for the Cure sent a beautiful video message expressing Komen’s support and love for the work of the Center. The affair was attended by prominent business leaders from Northern Greece.
17/06/2009 9th Wonca Rural Health Conference in Heraklion, Crete 12-14 June 2009
The poster under the title Cancer Screening for Immigrants and Underserved Communities in Northern Greece was chosen to be presented as a Poster Presentation during the Conference. Three colleagues of the Center were sent to Crete to present the Poster and attend the workshops and the presentations of other scientists and organizations. The Conference, which was something novel for the Center’s personnel, gave them the opportunity to meet people from several countries, of several professions, exchange ideas and take part in very interesting workshops. The Center’s Poster was presented on Sunday 14th of June in the Poster area of the conference, whereas it was mounted for the duration of the conference, and the personnel was in hand to answer questions and listen to ideas that other participants had.
10/06/2009 The Center received back in November an invitation for the 9th WONCA Rural Health World 2009 Conference, Heraklion, Crete 12-14 June. We were asked to send an abstract of the work being done at the center. The abstract was then approved by the conference committee to be presented during the conference as a poster presentation. The Center’s Poster has the title: WONCA is an acronym for the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians or World Organization of Family Doctors for short.
12/05/2009 Ms. Annetta Hewko, Vice President for Global Strategy & Programs of Susan G. Komen for the Cure visited the Center.
Ms. Annetta Hewko, Vice President for Global Strategy & Programs of Susan G. Komen for the Cure visited the Center. After touring the facility the Vice President of Komen met with the staff and with women during their screening. The woman screened, come from a village 70 kilometers away. During her stay Ms. Hewko received extensive information and participated in interactive presentations by the staff about the work that the Center is doing in Greece but also in the developing world. Susan G. Komen for the Cure has more than 4 million members and volunteers in the USA, and is the largest organization in the world for Breast Cancer next to the US Federal Government. A long time ally of the Center of Panagia Philanthropini, guests from Komen are frequent and always very welcome.
18/11/2008 "The Ambassador of Japan Visits Panagia Philanthropini"
On November 17-18, 2008, the Center was visited by the Ambassador of Japan to Greece. During his visit Ambassador Takanori Kitamura and his wife Madam Kitty toured the Centers facilities and met with the medical, social and administrative staff as well as with women who were waiting to be screened. Mr. Takanori Kitamura joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan in 1972 after studying MA in Economics in Keio University . He had served in different divisions of the Ministry including Overseas Public Relations Division, China and Mongolia Division, Eastern Europe Division, Research and Programming Division. He also served as Deputy Chief of Protocol for the Emperor of Japan. Ambassador Kitamura before his appointment as head of the diplomatic mission to Greece was also Managing Director of Planning and Evaluation Department of the Japan International Cooperation Agency, and Senior Research Fellow of the Japan Institute of International Affairs. Sensitive and caring regarding the needs of underserved populations, especially women, the Ambassadors visit to Ormylia was part of an ongoing dialogue regarding breast cancer screening for underprivileged women and the development of scientific collaboration with Japanese experts in the field. 17/09/2008 A Special Visit Ms. Hala Moddlemog, President of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation, visited the Center on September 17, 2008.
During her visit, Ms. Moddelmog met with women who were being screened that day, and was joyfully received by them. Dr. Dimitrios Boumpas, Professor of Medicine at the University of Crete and Chairman of the Ormylia Foundation Science Board, and Dr. Drakoulis Yannoukakos, the Head of Research at the National Genetic Laboratory in Athens, together with research and social staff, presented data regarding breast care provided by the Center especially for underprivileged women. The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation is the largest organization dealing with breast cancer in the world and a long time friend of the Center of Panagia Philanthropini.
04/11/2008 Continuing Education for the Center of Panagia Philanthropini Radiology Staff
On November 1-4, 2008, Dr. Philip Kivitz, Clinical Professor of Radiology at Stanford University, and Senior Reviewer of Mammography Centers on behalf of the American College of Radiology, visited the Center of Panagia Philanthropini. During his visit Professor Kivitz conducted an intensive training workshop for the Center Radiologists and Technicians with imaging practicum, as well as the in depth review of complex cases.
23/10/2008
On October 23, 2008, Ms. Dikla Benzeevi visited the Center of Panagia Philanthropini together with Actor, Michael Freedman. A breast cancer survivor, with dedication and love, Ms. Benzeevi visited with staff and women who were being screened and informed us about her work which supports young breast cancer patients and her growing collaboration with Komen Foundation. Below is her brief biography: Dikla Benzeevi, BS, of Studio City, CA, is a young survivor of advanced breast cancer. Since her diagnosis, she has dedicated her time to breast cancer outreach and advocacy - assisting and guiding women with breast cancer and their loved ones through this difficult journey. Recognizing the need for a peer support and resource network for younger women in California, she created just such a group. By networking with breast cancer centers, hospitals, social workers and peers, Dikla has built one of the largest West Coast networks for young women. Her network shares information, promotes advocacy and outreach, welcomes newcomers with a personalized care package and provides the support that every young woman needs. Dikla is also involved in many other outreach activities including involvement in the Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization and the Young Survival Coalition. Dikla completed Y-Me Peer Hotline training, took part in an educational DVD for young women living with advanced breast cancer and participated in a survivor panel educating medical students. Dikla was also featured in various publications and spoke at many public engagements on issues related to breast health and breast cancer. Believing that peer support has to be coupled with political support, Dikla also participated in the National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocacy Training Conference in Washington DC, lobbying Congress to vote for breast cancer legislation. Dikla was recently chosen as a Lifetime Television 2007 Stop Breast Cancer for Life Hero. (Young Women's National Advisory Council).
13/10/2008 The Center of Panagia Philanthropini was invited by the Ecumenical Patriarchate to participate in the Pastoral Health Conference in Rodos. Charles Anthony represented the Center at the Conference. Below is the Official Press Release:
With the decision of the Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, the 1st International Conference for Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The Conference will take place in Rhodes between the 8th and 13th of October 2008. Representative clergy from all the Metropolises throughout the world that belong to the Ecumenical Patriarchate will attend, together with representatives from the Churches of Greece, Cyprus, Albania and other pastoral health care providers. Also attending the conference will be representatives from other denominations. President of the Conference will be His Eminence Metropolitan Kyrillos of Rhodes.
Pastoral Health Care of the Ecumenical Patriarchate 13/10/2008 Guideline implementation for breast healthcare in low-income and middle-income countries
A special supplement of the Oct. 15 journal Cancer for the first time details guidelines for low- and middle-income countries to implement breast cancer programs to detect and treat the most common disease among women worldwide. Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control Implementation developed by the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) outlines a tiered system of resource allocation - based on countries overall economic status and availability of resources toward early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and developing an overall breast health program. Other papers contained in the supplement outline how countries implement programs in breast pathology, radiation treatment, surgery and treatment of locally-advanced cancer. BHGI, an alliance comprised of a strategic mix of internationally-focused health care organizations, was founded by Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Guidelines for International Breast Health and Cancer Control Implementation is available online here. The Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) ALLIANCE: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Susan G. Komen for the Cure; American Society of Clinical Oncology; U.S. Office of International Affairs; National Cancer Institute; Pfizer Inc; American Cancer Society; Lance Armstrong Foundation; AstraZeneca; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.; GE Healthcare; Novartis Oncology; F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Oncology Nursing Society; Pan American Health Organization; U.S. Office on Women's Health, NCI; U.S. Office of Research on Women's Health, NIH; American Society for Breast Disease; U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; World Health Organization; Breast Surgery International; International Union Against Cancer; International Atomic Energy Agency of the United Nations; International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research; International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care; International Society of Breast Pathology; Middle East Cancer Consortium; World Society for Breast Health.
04/09/2008
28/06/2008 - 02/07/2008 Breast Care Training Workshop for Practitioners from Developing Settings and the Third World. Workshop Faculty & WorkshopSchedule
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