Celebrating 10 Years of Rehabilitation at City Hospital No. 8 in Odesa

The rehabilitation department of City Hospital No. 8 in Odesa is marking its 10th anniversary. The journey of this rehabilitation service began in 2015 when rehabilitation beds were established in one of the hospital's therapeutic departments. Subsequently, a dedicated building underwent major renovations, new rehabilitation equipment was acquired, and a specialized rehabilitation and recovery department was created.

The department provides both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, neurological disorders, and recovery after strokes.

In the first nine months of this year, City Hospital No. 8 delivered nearly 500 outpatient rehabilitation services, and over 200 patients underwent rehabilitation in an inpatient setting. Rehabilitation is provided free of charge under the state medical guarantee program with a referral from a family or specialized doctor.

The department is continually evolving, regularly upgrading its equipment. This year, with the support of the city authorities, the hospital received new equipment, including an automatic treadmill with support, devices for passive rehabilitation of upper and lower limbs, a simulator for stair walking, and an updated physiotherapy equipment park.

Experts at Hospital No. 8 regularly participate in training sessions, gaining new knowledge through scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and rehabilitation workshops. Additionally, in collaboration with the relevant department of Odesa National Medical University, the rehabilitation department hosts training for interns in physical and rehabilitation medicine.

The modern equipment, the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and the continuous professional development of healthcare workers allow City Hospital No. 8 to provide effective rehabilitation assistance and improve the quality of life for patients after completing their rehabilitation course. This is particularly relevant now, during the ongoing war, when there is an increased demand for medical rehabilitation for Ukraine's defenders.