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- 5-7-2024
10. International Music Festival for Children, Youths, and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea”
Here, music and medicine speak the same language. This event aims to present to a wide audience the children and adult artists whose musical talents were saved by the recent advances in science and medicine. It’s the first event of this kind in the world, and this year, we are celebrating its tenth edition. They used to be deaf or hard of hearing, but now …
- 26-6-2024
The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (IFPS) at the 17th Scientific and Training Conference of the Audiology and Phoniatry Sections of PTORL ChGiSz
The 17th Scientific and Training Conference of the Audiological and Phoniatric Section of the Polish Society of Otorhinolaryngologists Head and Neck Surgeons (PTORL ChGiSz) took place in Łódź, on June 20-22, 2024. The event organizers were the 2nd Department of Otolaryngology of the Faculty of Medicine of the Medical University of Lodz, the Department of Polish Dialectology …
- 26-6-2024
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded the Personality of the 35th Anniversary of Freedom of the Republic of Poland title
On June 21, 2024, the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs “Przedsiębiorcy.pl” organized the Grand Gala “Personalities of Freedom of the Republic of Poland”. The event took place in the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre in Warsaw. During the Gala, the Federation honored the people who impacted the transformation era most. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński was named the Personality of …
- 24-4-2024
April 24 is the International Noise Awareness Day
One of the most visible global changes happening worldwide, Poland included, is ongoing urbanization. This process has its benefits but may also cause severe environmental threats, such as noise, which negatively influences health and quality of life. Its main sources are industrial facilities, roads, railways, and air traffic. Noise is one of the most harmful and …
- 16-4-2024
April 16 is the World Voice Day
Voice is one of the most basic tools that enable and support the functioning of a modern society based on communication. Voice disorders have a negative impact on many areas of human activity, with specific psychological, social, and occupational consequences, and they affect quality of life. – Voice is not just a mechanical-acoustic phenomenon but also a transmitter of moods and …
- 26-3-2024
ONE HEALTH – JEDNO ZDROWIE Conference in the Senate of the Republic of Poland: we know the winners of the “Perspektywy Medycyny” (transl. The Perspectives of Medicine) competition and the recommendations developed by the participants of the 5th “Health of Poles” Congress in 2023
The ONE HEALTH – JEDNO ZDROWIE Conference occurred on March 25th in the Senate of the Republic of Poland in Warsaw. It was organized by the Health Commission of the Senate of the Republic of Poland and the Policy Council of the “Health of Poles” Congress. During the Congress, the winners of the third edition of the „Perspektywy Medycyny” …
- 6-3-2024
Professor Piotr H. Skarżyński among ten most influential people in Polish medicine
We know the results of the 21st prestigious ranking “Lista Stu”. On March 4, 2024, the editorial of “Puls Medycyny” (a Polish medical journal) announced the results of their prestigious ranking “Lista Stu” (transl. A list of a Hundred) for the 21st time. Prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński, Deputy Head of the Department of Teleaudiology and Screening of the Institute of Physiology …
- 28-2-2024
World Hearing Day 2024
On March 3rd, the international community unites to celebrate World Hearing Day, a global initiative under the auspices of the World Health Organisation. Its main goal is to raise awareness of hearing protection, prevention, and support for people with hearing disorders. This year’s motto, “Changing the mindset: let’s make hearing and ear care an everyday habit!”, calls for global …
- 29-1-2024
The Hercules of Polish and Global Medicine
During a gala held on January 27, 2024, the Medical Journalists Association honored the winners of the national “Medical Journalist of the Year” competition. The awards were presented in four categories: press, radio, television, and internet. Several representatives of medical professions also received distinctions. One of them was Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, a specialist in otosurgery, otolaryngology for children and adults, …
- 9-1-2024
The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing was needed
January marks the 28th anniversary of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing (IFPS), officially established on January 9, 1996. This Institute’s history started over 30 years ago, with the creation of the Diagnostic-Treatment-Rehabilitation Center for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired “Cochlear Center,” thefirst of its kind in Poland and the second in Europe. In 1996, following up …
- 24-11-2023
The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing awarded by the Ministry of Education and Science
On November 15, 2023, Przemysław Czarnek, the minister of Education and Science, presented the “Sapientia et Veritas” medals. The medals are awarded for special contributions to higher education and science, including outstanding scientific, teaching, or organizational achievements. This year, during the ceremony in the Ministry of Education and Science headquarters, the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing was honored …
- 23-11-2023
Professor Piotr H. Skarżyński received the title of the “Polish laryngologist of the year” in the HIPOKRATES 2023 contest
The voting in the nationwide medical contest HIPOKRATES 2023 is finished. The Laryngologist of the Year winner is Professor Piotr H. Skarzyński, Deputy Head of the Teleaudiology and Screening Department at the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing. The competition aims to identify those healthcare professionals who are held in the highest esteem by patients. This big medical contest …
- 20-11-2023
The 5th Congress “Health of Poles” has come to an end
During the two days of the 5th Congress “Health of Poles” on 13 – 14 November 2023, at the World Hearing Centre in Kajetany, more than 200 participants in debates, panels, and lectures spoke about the condition of societies and individual health in the context of the “One Health” concept. The organizers have also issued a call for action to mitigate climate …
- 16-11-2023
Appeal of the 5th Congress “Health of Poles”
Considering the highest good, human health and life, the organizers and participants of the 5th Congress “Health of Poles” appeal to take actions that will stop the escalating climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis on our planet. A human being is part of the natural environment – he co-creates it and depends on it. Humans are also destroyed if the …
- 30-10-2023
Professor Henryk Skarżyński, an honorary member of the Polish Head and Neck Society
During the V National Conference “Innovations in otolaryngology. Challenges — opportunities — perspectives” in Poznań from October 19 to 21, 2023, Prof. Henryk Skarżyński was nominated an honorary member of the Polish Head and Neck Society. This honor was awarded in recognition of his many outstanding contributions to otorhinolaryngology and his kindness and selflessness in daily dealings. The National Conference “Innovations in otolaryngology” has for years …
- 9-10-2023
Professor Henryk Skarżyński became an honorary member of the Polish-American Medical Society
In a prestigious event in Chicago, the Polish-American Medical Society bestowed a unique distinction, honorary membership to a world-renowned Polish otosurgeon, prof. Henryk Skarżyński. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński is well-known and honored as an eminent otosurgeon and the founder and director of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing in Warsaw and the World Hearing Centre. His accomplishments in the medical field are invaluable, and the …
- 6-10-2023
The Institute recognised in competition “Healthy Future – Inspirations 2023”
We learned the results of the 6th edition of the competition “Healthy Future – Inspirations 2023”: the World Hearing Centre of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing was recognized in the “Innovative hospital – management” category. Paweł Doliński, deputy director for organization and development, received the commemorative diploma. The award ceremony took place on 5 October …
- 28-9-2023
Special Award ‘Orzeł Wprost’ award for Prof. Henryk Skarżyński
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński was among the honorable group of distinguished personalities, representatives of science and medicine, social activists, as well as representatives of the economy and local governments, who, on September 25, 2023, received exceptional awards from the Wprost.pl editors during a gala ceremony. Professor received the Special Award ‘Orzeł Wprost for Science.’ Małgorzata Golińska, Director of Digital Development at PMPG …