Confirming its leadership position in innovation and social contribution, HHG Group distinguished itself with:

• Gold Award in the “Development & Innovation – Private Sector” category

The 4th Oncology Clinic and the Model Center for Clinical Studies of the Metropolitan Hospital, headed by Mrs. Elena Linardou, were awarded for their participation in the I³LUNG research initiative for the development of an international platform that leverages artificial intelligence for the diagnosis, monitoring and personalized treatment of lung cancer. The Metropolitan Hospital Model Clinical Trials Center is the coordinating center for the collection of data from 15 centers participating in this initiative.

It is a revolution in the treatment of cancer, which with the application of innovative technology, can bring optimal results to patients.

• Silver Award in the “Development & Innovation – Private Sector” category

The Interdisciplinary Breast Center of the Metropolitan Hospital headed by Dr. Professor Mr. Vasilios Venizelos, was awarded for achieving certification by the European Society of Breast Cancer (EUSOMA) and makes it the first and only center in Greece that operates according to the high quality specifications and services defined by the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists. This certification seals the Center’s excellence as a comprehensive unit for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases, always with the aim of maximizing patient benefit, better prognosis and quality of life after the disease.

• Silver Award in the “Social Sensitivity – Private Sector” category

HHG Group’s “Everywhere” program was recognized for its social work, offering virtually free medical care to residents of areas that do not have easy access to health services. Through 29 campaigns in remote areas of the country, it has provided free medical care to 13,487 of our fellow citizens, performing 48,441 clinical and diagnostic tests. Behind the numbers, there are teams consisting of doctors, nurses, administrative and technical staff who support the Group’s non-negotiable commitment to offer health services in every corner of Greece.

The Healthcare Business Awards, now an institution in the field of health, were organized for the 9th year by the Boussias company, with the aim of highlighting innovation and quality in the health services industry, e-Health best practices, as well as business initiatives that implement important actions in the health sector. It is worth noting that the evaluation was carried out by judges distinguished scientists and academics, while the awards ceremony was attended by more than 400 high-ranking business executives, representatives of Agencies, Universities, Professionals, as well as press representatives.

True to its vision, HHG Group will continue to invest steadily in innovative health services of high international standards, as well as in research and technology. Always human-centered.

About HHG Group

HHG Group, the largest health services group in Greece, has 9 leading clinics: Hygeia, Metropolitan Hospital, Mitera, Metropolitan General, Leto, Creta InterClinic in Crete, City Hospital in Kalamata, Apollonion Private Hospital and Aretaiio in Cyprus. It also has the advanced diagnostic centers HealthSpot, Platon Diagnosis and Prognosis, Homecare home health services, Center for Molecular Biology and Genomics A-Lab, the Assisted Reproduction Unit Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis, Y-Logimed and GMP with the purpose of marketing of medical technology products, the Business Care company with occupational safety and health services for businesses and organizations and the Heal Educational Center Academy for education, further education, training and research in medicine, nursing and all health sciences.