Women from across the region are set to benefit from the hospital`s efforts to improve its quality of services and accessibility of care for mothers and infants.
"In our region, there is about nine newborn deaths per 1000 births, which is a higher number than the national average," said project manager Marcin Kochnio. "Embryonic malformations are also more prevalent in our region than in the rest of the country, and as the only specialist hospital in the region, this project gives us the opportunity to work towards changing this situation."
With support from the EEA Grants, the hospital`s gynecological and maternal ward will now be renovated and equipped with modern diagnostic equipment in order to ensure early detection of embryotic malformation and diseases in pregnant women. The hospital will also establish a special screening programme for women in the region. Some 2000 women will be offered hospital examinations in order to identify and treat those in danger of high-risk pregnancies. The hospital hopes to detect defects in the reproductive organs, diabetes, sugar intolerance, infectious diseases and other conditions that might harm a future pregnancy. An information campaign will also provide leaflets, brochures, lectures in order to encourage regular check-ups and healthy living for pregnant women.
The Provincial Specialist Hospital in Biala Podlaska is the largest hospital in the Northern part of the Lublin province, with some 650 beds spread across 16 different departments. The hospital dates back to the 16th century, and is today renowned for its efforts within the field of maternal health.