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Hospitals and Pharmacies in the Altai Region's Operations During May Holidays

Essential 24-hour operations will maintain regular function

Hospitals and Pharmacies in the Altai Region's Operations During May Holidays

Heads-up! Here's the lowdown on healthcare services during the May holidays in Altai

Get ready for your nature-filled escapades in Altai during the upcoming holidays! The regional health department has announced extended healthcare services to cater to the potential increase in medical assistance requests.

Operating Medical Services

You'll still be able to count on the usual 24/7 services like hospitals, emergency rooms, ambulance teams, and routine services such as forensic medical examinations, pathology, and blood services. Fear not about specialized care, as doctors will be available on May 3rd and 10th, offering consultations, providing prescriptions, and handling sick leave applications.

Chemical-toxicological, immunology, and bacteriology tests will also be arranged in all medical facilities according to the schedule. Just remember, emergency care will work from 8:00 to 15:00 every day, while home visits will be made in case of health deterioration.

State Pharmacies

Visit the state network "Altai Pharmacies" to get your medications during these days. They'll operate according to the schedule of medical organizations, ensuring an adequate supply of essential medications.

Potential Scenarios

Regional health minister Dmitry Popov anticipates common situations during these days, including an increase in tick bites due to the summer season, road traffic accidents, and hopefully, a minimal number of patients with alcohol intoxication. As of now, they've already recorded almost twice as many tick bites as last year.

Extra tidbit: Congrats to Biysk emergency service workers, who recently celebrated their professional holiday! Remember, emergencies don't take holidays, so stay safe and keep those medical professionals in mind while enjoying your May vacay in Altai!

  1. In case you encounter an increase in tick bites during the May holidays, remember to seek medical attention promptly, as regional health services have got you covered, extending their services to cater to the summer season.
  2. Desirable services like hospitals, emergency rooms, and ambulance teams will be fully operational around the clock for your health and well-being during the holidays in Altai.
  3. If there's a need, chemical-toxicological, immunology, and bacteriology tests will be available in all medical facilities during the season according to the scheduled timings.
  4. Although the regional health minister, Dmitry Popov, hopes for a low number of patients with alcohol intoxication during the holidays, emergency care services will remain ready from 8:00 to 15:00 every day, ensuring quick response in critical situations.
Continuous operations for all round-the-clock services maintain their regular operation status.

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