Hospital

85-year-old man knocked down by car as he was crossing the road
CORFU. On Tuesday afternoon an 85-year-old man was knocked down by a car driven by a 53-year-old man on Eth. Antistaseos Rd (Emporiko Kentro).

New CT for Corfu Hospital by the end of this year
ATHENS. As well as Hepatitis C tests and treatment without an appointment every Thursday, according to Ministry of Health.

Road accident in Potamos with injuries
CORFU. At about 8:30 on Saturday morning in the centre of Potamos (near the pizzeria) the driver of a jeep lost control and the vehicle overturned, trapping the driver and passenger inside.

Cruise ship returns to Corfu Port due to passenger taking ill
CORFU. The patient was taken from the port by ambulance to Corfu General Hospital.

Mourning for the death of Eleni in Afra and Corfu - questions being asked about her death
CORFU. The tragic victim Eleni Spitieri-Panaretou (56) was taken to hospital by car but was already dead.

56-year-old woman dies from gunshot at a celebration party in Corfu
CORFU. The dead woman, Eleni Spitieri-Panaretou, was taken to hospital after having being shot in the stomach.

Fire Service exercise at Corfu Hospital
CORFU. It was just an exercise. At around 9.30 this morning a number of fire engines were seen rushing along Eth. Palaiokastritsas towards the hospital resulting in several phone calls to Enimerosi to find out what was happening.

Travel agents meet with Regional Administration and Hospital in preparation for upcoming tourist season
CORFU. They expressed their satisfaction with the hospital’s readiness to respond to the increased demands of the summer season.

Man passes away at counter in Employment Office
CORFU. Employees and members of the public froze on the spot in the Employment Office (OAED) on Tuesday afternoon when Spyros Boikos (59) collapsed.

New gynaecologist appointed at Corfu Hospital Maternity & Gynaecology Clinic
CORFU. The Director of Corfu General Hospital, Phivos Kakavitsas, announced the appointment of a new permanent gynaecologist yesterday.

New kidney specialist at Corfu General Hospital
CORFU. There are now three kidney specialists at Corfu General Hospital – two permanent and one auxiliary. The new permanent kidney specialist, the first appointment from the two positions that were advertised by the hospital, took up his duties yesterday 13th February.

Tubes removed from 18-year-old patient – one of the two teenage road accident victims
CORFU. The tubes have been removed from the 18-year-old schoolboy who was involved in a serious road accident near Vrioni on Friday night along with a 17-year-old schoolgirl.

Police searching for 30-year-old Pakistani who stabbed Briton
CORFU. The incident happened at about 6:30 on Sunday morning in the village of Kato Korakiana, where the victim lives.

Man with serious knife wounds taken to hospital early this morning
CORFU. The patient is in surgery fighting for his life.

Corfu Hospital Director: For the first time we’re making full use of all the funds available to us
CORFU. On his personal page on social media the Director of Corfu General Hospital, Phivos Kakavitsas, wrote that for the first time, all the funds available in the hospital budget are being used.

Corfu man airlifted to Ioannina Hospital
CORFU. A 73-year-old patient, who needed greater medical attention, was airlifted from Corfu to Ioannina at 10pm on Wednesday night.

41-year-old man arrested for stealing a cross from the hospital
CORFU. On Tuesday afternoon a 41-year-old man was arrested for theft.

Young Corfu boy in the USA urgently needs bone marrow transplant
USA. Little Elias, son of Antonis Argirokastritis from Corfu, who lives with his family in the USA suffers from a rare disease and needs a bone marrow transplant urgently.