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- 13-7-2020
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński honored with the 100th Anniversary of the Polish Olympic Committee commemorative award
On 9 July 2020, during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Polish Olympic Movement at the Polish Olympic Committee (PKOL) headquarters in Warsaw, Prof. Henryk Skarżyński received the commemorative award. The President of the Committee – Andrzej Kraśnicki – presented the award to Professor Skarżyński. PKOL was established in free, sovereign and independent Poland. The fact that it was …
- 8-6-2020
E-conference Report from the 1st “Health of Poles” 2019 Congress – summary and conclusions
On June 4th, 2020, an e-conference dedicated to the presentation of the “Report from the 1st “Health of Poles” 2019 Congress – summary and conclusions” was held online. The conference was hosted by Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, MD, Ph.D., dr. h.c. multi, initiator of the “Health of Poles” 2019 Congress and Jadwiga Kamińska, journalist and the President of the Journalists …
- 24-4-2020
Thank you note from The First Lady
On March 3rd 2020, the world Hearing Center was officially visited by First Ladies of Poland and Island. Information about this visit can be found at: https://whc.ifps.org.pl/en/2020/03/first-ladies-of-poland-and-iceland-visit-the-world-hearing-center/ After the meeting Prof. Henryk Skarżyński received special thanks for WHC from Mrs. Elisa Reid – The First Lady of Island.
- 15-4-2020
Obituary
We were deeply saddened to hear about Dr. Michel Tchouamo passing. Dr. Tchouamo passed away on April 3, 2020, in Douala, Cameroon, because of COVID-19 disease. Dr. Tchouamo was a co-organizer of hearing screening tests in school-age children in Douala, conducted on November 7-10, 2017, within the project managed by prof. Piotr H. Skarżyński. Dr. Michel Tchouamo created the foundations for establishing cooperation with Laquintinie …
- 1-4-2020
World Hearing Day 2020 in Poland
World Hearing Day was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is celebrated every year on March the 3rd to raise awareness about deafness and hearing loss, and to promote hearing prevention worldwide. The main celebrations are organized annually at the WHO headquarters in Geneva. In recent years, more and more Member States and partner agencies are joining World Hearing Day …
- 6-3-2020
First Ladies of Poland and Iceland visit the World Hearing Center
Official visit of Icelandic President Gudni Thorlacius Johannesson and his wife started (3.03.2020) with a welcome ceremony at the courtyard of the Presidential Palace. Then, following a brief meeting of the Presidential Couples, Agata Kornhauser-Duda and Eliza Joan Reid went to the World Hearing Center in Kajetany. The Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing is a leading Polish research institute …
- 4-3-2020
World Hearing Day 2020
World Hearing Day, initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is celebrated on the 3rd March each year. This year’s edition under the slogan „Don’t let hearing loss limit you” is widespread, as it is estimated that around 466 million people worldwide are suffering from severe hearing loss, and more than 1 billion people have a variety of hearing …
- 2-3-2020
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński appointed to the Council of Experts for the Patient Ombudsman
On 26th of February 2020, Minister Bartłomiej Chmielowiec appointed members of the Council of Experts at the Patient Ombudsman for the three-year term of office. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński is among over 20 experts from various fields of medicine who will support, identify challenges and solve them on an ongoing basis, advise and provide useful recommendations. The Council is a consultative …
- 21-1-2020
Sensory Examination Capsule showed at the Polish Economic Exhibition entitled “From COP to Economy 4.0”
On 16.01.2020, the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing participated in the Polish Economic Exhibition entitled “From COP to Economy 4.0”, hosted in the newly opened Wisłosan Hall in Stalowa Wola, an investment implemented by the Industrial Development Agency. The Polish Economic Exhibition is a unique exhibition undertaking, created on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Andrzej …
- 30-12-2019
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński honored with the diploma by the Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk
His Magnificence Rector of the Medical University of Gdańsk Prof. Marcin Gruchała granted the award to the co-authors of the textbook “An Outline of Otoneurology”, edited by Prof. Waldemar Narożny and Prof. Henryk Skarżyński. The two-volume textbook on otoneurology describes difficult issues regarding anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, outpatient and clinical neurological, otolaryngological, audiological and radiological diagnostics of the balance system. Prof. Henryk …
- 6-12-2019
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński became a Corresponding Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences
During the 140th session held in Warsaw on 5 December 2019, the General Assembly of the Polish Academy of Sciences selected new members of one of the most prestigious scientific collective bodies in Poland. Members of the Academy are chosen by the General Assembly from among scholars of unblemished repute who have made outstanding contributions to their fields and command …
- 3-12-2019
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński decorated by the Prime Minister
On a proposal of the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki awarded Prof. Henryk Skarżyński with a honorary distinction “In recognition of the contributions to innovation”. The awarding ceremony was held on 28 November 2019 at the seat of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The distinction was conferred in recognition of Professor’s singular contributions to the field of the protection …
- 22-10-2019
10th Masovia Development Forum with the participation of Prof. Henryk Skarżyński
On 16-17 October 2019, the 10th, jubilee, edition of Forum Rozwoju Mazowsza (Masovia Development Forum) took place in Warsaw. It was two days of discussions and experience sharing regarding the region’s development, with a particular focus on projects co-financed from European funds. The most ceremonial moment of the Forum was the Gala of the “Leaders of changes 2019” Competition, …
- 10-10-2019
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded by the Szlakiem Tęczy Society
On 5 October 2019, the Szlakiem Tęczy Society celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Cultural Centre in Nadarzyn (Nadarzyński Ośrodek Kultury). On that occasion, the donors, collaborators and, above all, the friends of the Society were presented with commemorative statuettes. The symbolic “golden heart” was awarded, among others, to Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, who was recognised for his many years of work …
- 7-10-2019
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński receives award for helping thousands of people suffering from hearing disorders
On the 2nd of October 2019, Zamoyski Palace hosted Gala marking the 30th anniversary of Employers of Poland: an organisation that aims to create an employer-friendly country. During the Gala, 30th anniversary Vectors were awarded, which went to people whose economic achievements or contribution to the development of Polish entrepreneurship over the last three decades were especially significant. Among those …
- 3-10-2019
European Research and Innovation Days in Brussels with participation of musically talented patients with hearing implants treated by Prof. Henryk Skarżyński
European Research and Innovation Days, i.e. annual meetings of world leaders and decision makers in various areas of industry, science and business, held this year in Brussels, were graced with performances given by musically talented patients of Prof. Henryk Skarżyński and winners of the International Festival of Children, Youth and Adults with Hearing Disorders – “Beats of Cochlea”. Prof. Henryk …
- 19-9-2019
Polish doctors from Kajetany will take care of the hearing of people living in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan
Broadly understood clinical and scientific cooperation, sharing of experience and training for doctors from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan was the subject matter of two cooperation agreements signed in August 2019 between Independent public hospital No 1 in Shymkent (Kazakhstan) and District children’s hospital in Osh (Kyrgyzstan). The initiator and coordinator of both these agreements is Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, director of the …
- 22-7-2019
In duet for anniversary
“For years we have been able to observe the Institute’s patients for whom music provided invaluable support during rehabilitation. These observations motivated me to organize the International Music Festival for Children, Youths and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea,” recalled Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, the initiator of this event. This year we celebrated the fifth anniversary edition of this unique festival …