Health & Social Affairs
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The CCAS, a pillar of social action
La Farlède celebrated National Caregivers Day on October 6. The CCAS brought together professionals to support family caregivers.
For National Carers Day, the City of La Farlède offered a support event through its CCAS.
IMASUD, modern and high-quality care services
The new IMASUD imaging center has been inaugurated in Hyères. It features modern equipment to improve local healthcare access.
The new IMASUD imaging center in Hyères was inaugurated to strengthen healthcare services and diagnostics for local residents.
A film-debate to raise awareness about breast cancer screening
CPTS Pays des Maures Littoral organized a movie debate in Le Lavandou for Pink October. The event raised awareness about breast cancer screening.
For Pink October, the CPTS Pays des Maures Littoral organized a film-debate on October 8 around the movie "De plus belle".
Pain management: complementary therapies at CHITS
CHITS organized a discovery day dedicated to complementary pain therapies. The event took place in Toulon and La Seyne-sur-Mer.
CHITS presented its non-pharmacological approaches during a discovery day on complementary therapies for patients and caregivers.
A €3 million plan for inclusive housing
The Var Department is investing 3 million euros in inclusive housing for disabled people. The project aims for 450 shared living aids by 2030.
The Département du Var is launching a major €3 million plan for inclusive housing for people with disabilities.
A new strategy to optimize blood and plasma donation
La Valette-du-Var and EFS signed an agreement to optimize blood and plasma collection. The aim is to better direct donations to meet critical medical needs.
La Valette-du-Var and the EFS partner through an agreement to optimize the local blood and plasma collection strategy.
Mobilisation for the prevention of gynecological cancers
Sainte-Musse hospital in Toulon held an awareness day for gynecological cancers on September 16. This event took place as part of the Septembre turquoise campaign.
The hôpital Sainte-Musse in Toulon raised public awareness of gynecological cancer prevention during septembre turquoise.
An adapted physical activity program for seniors
Le Pradet has launched the 'Sport Santé Passerelle' program for seniors and inactive adults. It offers a safe and adapted return to physical activity starting September 21.
The City has launched a Sport Santé Passerelle initiative to encourage a safe return to sport for those over 60.
Doctors, researchers and athletes combine their expertise
On September 12, the first Sport and Health Congress took place at Domaine de la Baratonne. The event brought together healthcare workers, researchers, and elite athletes.
On September 12, a congress brought together experts and top-level athletes to address the links between sport, health and performance.
Karl Vincent at the heart of a major health issue
Practitioner Karl Vincent released the book "TMS du rachis lombaire" published by Elsevier Masson. The guide aims to explain and relieve lower back pain.
La Valette-du-Var practitioner Karl Vincent publishes a book to help understand and relieve lower back pain, affecting one in two French people.
La Garde: A global project for healthy eating
In La Garde, a partnership connects the Jardins familiaux with the épicerie solidaire Saint François. Freshly harvested vegetables are now given to food aid beneficiaries.
The Jardins familiaux now provide fresh vegetables to the Saint François solidary grocery store through a new partnership.
HYERES: August 12 Eclipse – “In just a few days, the demand for glasses has literally exploded”
À Hyères, la demande de lunettes pour l'éclipse du 12 août a fortement explosé. Les pharmacies font face à des ruptures de stock rapides.
As the solar eclipse of August 12 approaches, pharmacies are facing an exceptional demand for protective glasses.
Rotary Carqueiranne Le Pradet supporting the local area
Rotary Club Carqueiranne Le Pradet supported four local charities during an event in La Crau. The donations fund rescue, social, and fire prevention actions.
The Rotary Club Carqueiranne Le Pradet supported four local associations during a solidarity evening in La Crau.
The Nuit du handicap celebrated gastronomy
The first Nuit du handicap in Var took place on June 13 in La Garde. The event focused on gastronomy.
The first Nuit du handicap in Var took place on June 13 in La Garde on the theme of gastronomy.
The University has been training in palliative care for twenty years
Université de Toulon has been training healthcare staff in palliative care for twenty years. Over 500 professionals have completed the course.
For twenty years, the Université de Toulon University Degree has been training healthcare professionals in palliative care.
Centre Hospitalier Toulon - La Seyne: Josée Massi re-elected as Supervisory Board President
Josée Massi was re-elected president of the Supervisory Board of the hospital in Toulon - La Seyne on June 25. Joseph Mule was named vice-president.
On June 25, Josée Massi, mayor of Toulon, was re-elected to lead the Supervisory Board of the intermunicipal hospital.
Turning gratitude into unforgettable moments!
The association Les Ailes de la Reconnaissance offers first flights to healthcare workers. Over 750 flights have been completed since 2020.
The Les Ailes de la Reconnaissance association offers introductory flights to Var healthcare workers to thank them for their dedication.
When politics crosses the red line!
An author opposes the proposed law on assisted dying in France. He advocates using the existing 2016 Leonetti-Claeys law instead.
The author, a practicing Catholic, states his opposition to the law on aid in dying, which he views as a red line for ethics and society.