NFZ Małopolska holds prevention conference in Libiąż on October 30

In brief

• The Małopolska branch of NFZ is holding a prevention conference in Libiąż on 30 October.
• An NFZ expert will give a lecture on e-health tools that make prevention easier to reach in the region.
• NFZ-funded screening is available without a referral, including mammograms for women aged 45–74 every two years.
• Mammograms can be booked through the Patient Internet Account or by phone.

Conference in Libiąż

The program also includes a lecture by an NFZ expert from the Małopolska branch on e-health tools that make prevention easier to reach in the region (Aktualności / Nasz Oddział / Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia – NFZ – Małopolski Oddział Wojewódzki).

The organizers say the lecture will explain where to find verified information on preventive examinations and health programs. Attendees will also be able to talk with specialists and learn about the prevention programs that NFZ finances.

Screening programs open to residents

NFZ-funded prevention is available without a referral. The breast cancer program covers women aged 45–74, who can have a mammogram every two years (Mammografia i test HPV bez skierowania. Sprawdź, komu przysługują bezpłatne badania NFZ - naszkrakow.pl – naszkrakow.pl). The cervical cancer program offers a free HPV HR test.

Mammograms in the region can be booked through the central e-registration in the Patient Internet Account, where patients choose the prevention exam and the breast cancer program (Bezpłatna mammografia w Krakowie. Sprawdź, gdzie zaparkują mammobusy - Krakowianie.pl – krakowianie.pl). Patients can also call a clinic directly to make an appointment (Bezpłatna mammografia w Krynicy-Zdroju. Mammobus przyjedzie 3 listopada - Krynica-Zdrój Info – krynica-zdroj.info).

What is still unclear

The NFZ notice does not give a start time or the venue address in Libiąż. Its details on registration for the conference itself are also missing.