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- 5-10-2018
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded “Polish Entrepreneur of 2017” by Gazeta Polska Codziennie
On October 1, 2018, a Gala was held at the MS Meramid Conference Center in Warsaw, to announce the laureates of the third edition of the “Polish Entrepreneur of the year 2017 of the Gazeta Polska Codziennie” contest. The event was dedicated to producers, exporters, managers and philanthropists who effectively and bravely support the development of Polish economy. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński received …
- 30-9-2018
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński’s keynote lecture at the Academy of Special Education
On September 28, on the occasion of opening ceremony of the academic year 2018/2019, Prof. Henryk Skarżyński delivered a keynote lecture, at the M. Grzegorzewska Academy of Special Education (APS) in Warsaw, entitled: “Hearing in Human Development”. It is worth mentioning that in 2011, APS awarded to Prof. Henryk Skarżyński the honoris causa degree. The celebration was also honored with the presence of: Paweł Kotarek, …
- 25-9-2018
Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, MSc. in Management, Associate Professor at the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing granted the “Superlider” Award
Piotr Henryk Skarżyński, MD, PhD, MSc. in Management, Associate Professor at the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing received the Superlider Award in the category of “health” in the contest organised by the editorial team of the “Echo Dnia” magazine. The contest jury honoured the contribution Prof. P. H. Skarżyński has made into the propagation of pro-health attitudes and improvement of …
- 12-9-2018
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński at the Economic Forum in Krynica
Director of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, took part in the debate entitled “Regional Health Programs in Local Government Policy”, held during this year’s Economic Forum in Krynica, on September 4, 2018. Health policy programs implemented by local governments are an important aspect of public health, since local governments know best the needs and expectations …
- 10-9-2018
Prof. Henryk Skarżyński awarded with the Super Pearl by Nadarzyn Municipality
“The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom the emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand wrapped in awe, is as good as dead —his eyes are closed.” On September 2, 2018 this quote of Albert Einstein accompanied the guests invited to gather in the performance …
- 30-8-2018
Skarżyński Polymodal Sensory Perception Stimulator – (SPPS-S) and Sensory Examination Capsule awarded in Japan
From August 4 to 5, 2018, Tokyo the capital of Japan, in one of the largest congress centers in the country – Tokyo Big Sight, hosted the 3rd edition of the Japan Design, Idea & Invention Expo-2018, organized by the World Invention Intellectual Property Associations took place (WIIPA) and Chizai Corporation. The main purpose of the Expo was to provide …
- 29-8-2018
The first telefitting session between Africa and Europe – Poland as a leader in using telemedicine for modern treatment of patients with hearing impairments
On August 26, in Dakar, Senegal, the first telefitting took place, that is, remote adjustment of the speech processor by specialists from Poland from the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing and the International Center of Hearing and Speech Medincus in Kajetany. The patient taking part in teleconsultations was a 7-year-old boy from Senegal with congenital hearing loss who in 2016 …
- 3-8-2018
Special thanks to prof. Henryk Skarżyński
On behalf of all employees of the Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, dr. Danuta Raj-Koziak expressed gratitude for prof. Henryk Skarżynski on the occasion of the jubilee: ‘Thank you that we were given a chance to build the Institute’s identity together and be co-authors of the successes of this unique center, created by you, Professor. To achieve such goal, a leader is needed …
- 20-7-2018
Grand finale of the 4th edition of the International Music Festival for Children, Youth and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea”
The 4th edition of the International Music Festival for Children, Youth and Adults with Hearing Disorders “Beats of Cochlea” was ended with a concert of 10 laureates selected by the jury. “Please, let’s not hide emotions, it is so noble and humane”. With these words Prof. Henryk Skarżyński announced the performances at the stage of concert pavilion of Sinfonia …
- 16-7-2018
The WHO’s third global meeting devoted to hearing loss prevention and deafness treatment programme
In July the World Health Organisation (WHO) held at its domicile in Geneva the third global meeting on programme on prevention of deafness and hearing loss treatment programme. The World Health Organisation announced the establishment of the World Hearing Forum (WHF), an alliance between the UN agencies, governments, scientists, NGOs and private entrepreneurs aimed at intensification of actions aimed at hearing care …
- 12-7-2018
Inauguration of the ‘First Health’ Program
On June 6, 2018, by buildings of the Polish Television and the Polish Radio, several dozen specialists and technicians carried out screening tests and gave advice to Warsaw residents. It was the inauguration of the third edition of the multidisciplinary ‘First Health’ Program aimed at counteracting diseases of affluence. Those interested had a chance to seek advice from: audiologists, phoniatricians, otolaryngologists, …
- 10-7-2018
25 years of our identity on the centenary of Poland’s regaining independence
The world famous institution, a result of the transformation of the Cochlear Center established in 1993 into the World Hearing Center, celebrates its 25th anniversary. “We are proud that the 25th jubilee of building and developing our identity coincides with the centenary of Poland’s regaining its independence. We are honored that the “Polish school of otosurgery” created as a result …
- 28-6-2018
Conference “How to Effectively Use the Potential of Telemedicine in the Polish Healthcare System” with the participation of Prof. Henryk Skarżyński
The dynamic development of digital technologies allows for a huge increase in the use of telemedicine in healthcare – argue the authors of the report “How to Effectively Use the Potential of Telemedicine in the Polish Healthcare System”, presented on Tuesday, 19 June 2018, at the conference in Warsaw. The guests of the conference were MEP Michał Boni and Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, who gave …
- 25-6-2018
Health Summit 2018 with participation of Prof. Henryk Skarżyński
On 20 June 2018 the 6th edition of the Health Summit congress, organized by the Institute of Health Protection in cooperation with the National Institute of Public Health – PZH, was held. This year’s edition promoted the slogan: Economics, Economy, Health – Role of Human Capital as the Basis for the Socio-economic Development of the Country. Prof. Henryk Skarżyński, who …
- 24-5-2018
41st Annual Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology
The symposium was devoted to the issue of commercialisation of scientific research. Particular attention was paid to the need for the development of audiological diagnostic tests that will be applied in clinical research involving novel medications and devices, as well as sensitive, specific and high-throughput laboratory tests for the purposes of identification of little outcomes. During the conference dr hab. Monika Ołdak …
- 22-5-2018
15th Anniversary of World Hearing & Speech Center
May 22nd marks the 15th anniversary of the opening of World Hearing and Speech Center (WHC). After seven years of collecting funds – mainly from own resources – by the team led by prof. Henryk Skarżyński – the World Hearing and Speech Center in Kajetany was built and put into operation. In May 2003 it was ready to receive its first …
- 22-5-2018
LION Global Otology – Neurotology Live Surgical Broadcast for the 13th time in the World Hearing Center in Kajetany
On May 22nd 2018 the annual global live broadcast LION took place: Global Otology – Neurotology Live Surgical Broadcast. During these conferences which are being held since 13 years, the best surgeons from ENT centers all over the world are being invited to present live the advanced otological and neurotological techniques. This year’s LION video conference involved …
- 10-5-2018
6th anniversary of World Hearing Center
On May 10th 2018, the 6th anniversary of the opening of World Hearing Center (WHC) – an extremely important institution for the development of science and the search for new ways of diagnosing and treating defects of senses. Its originator, creator and director is prof. Henryk Skarżyński. The Center provides comprehensive care for people with congenital and …