Η Kalliopi Agourou, which had been relocated to the Radiology Department, concluded its operations on Friday, August 7, after three weeks during which it helped meet the increased needs of the summer season. Management particularly highlights the team’s consistency and readiness to respond at any time of the day or night, during a period when emergency cases due to accidents are on the rise.
From the August 8 Her position was taken over by Faye Douka, a Radiologic Technologist from the Agioi Anargyroi Health Center in Attica, who will remain in Kythira until September 10. At the same time, management has initiated procedures to hire support staff for the Radiology Department, with the goal—if there is sufficient interest—of completing the process by the end of September.
Special mention is also made of his presence vascular surgeon Alexander Kafetzakis, from the University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, who on August 7 offered voluntarily his services to patients on Kythira. According to the hospital, he examined a significant number of residents, dedicating one day of his short vacation on the island to this effort.
On Saturday, August 8, the hospital director agreed, at her request, a delegation from the Hellenic Police., whom he briefed on the problems facing the facility. As noted in the press release, many of these problems are common to a large number of island hospitals.
Finally, on Sunday, August 9, the commander Theodoros G. Koukoulis attended the memorial service for the benefactors of Kythira at the Church of Panagia Ilarotiissa in Potamos, along with representatives of Kythirian associations. The Administration’s message underscores the need for people today to actively support the hospital, the nursing home, and other important institutions on the island.
