The University Hospital of Torrevieja has broken its own record for baby births, with a total of eleven little-ones making an appearance in 24 hours. Of the eleven babies born, eight were boys and the other three were girls, obviously. All babies and mothers are reported to be doing well and receiving the best possible care. Torrevieja has become a …

Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja has introduced virtual reality headsets in the care provided to children by its paediatric emergency service. The use of these devices, personalised for each child, plays a role in the reduction of their perception of pain and anxiety when undergoing procedures such as taking blood samples or reducing fractures and luxations, among others. These devices work by keeping …

The Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja   launches a new edition of the free campaign for early diagnosis of prostate cancer on the occasion of the world day of this pathology, which is celebrated on September 15. The initiative consists of carrying out free PSA tests and consultation with the urologist with prior appointment requests to males from the general population and patients from the hospital centre aged 45 …

The Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja has launched a mobile app which allows patients to view their data, history and results on their mobile phones, as well as booking appointments. In addition, the app can be used to confirm you have arrived at the hospital for a pre-booked appointment, without having to queue to join the admission process. Moreover, the app …

Guardia Civil officers from Torrevieja managed to save the life of a suicidal woman at the weekend, reaching her with moments to spare. The woman, a Spaniard aged 34 and living in Torrevieja, had phoned her relatives to say goodbye. They in turn called the Guardia Civil who arrived at the home, forced entry, and found the woman hanging by …

The PET scan is a highly tried and tested imaging technique for studying the spread of cancer. It allows doctors to detect a tumor in its early stages and to discover, with great accuracy, exactly what organs are affected.  Therefore, it is an indispensable tool to be used before proceeding to the surgical removal of …

Ina pioneering scheme in Spain, patients having to stay in hospital for treatment will at least be able to gain some comfort by their pets being allowed to visit them at their bedside. The scheme has been devised through a collaboration between the College of Veterinarians of Alicante and Ribera Salud, and has been tested …

The Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja launches a free campaign for early diagnosis of colon cancer on the occasion of the world day of this pathology, which is celebrated on March 31. The initiative consists of practicing free fecal occult blood tests to the general population of the Alicante region of Vega Baja (national and foreign) and to patients of …

On Saturday 17th of February the musical ensemble will perform their third concert of the season at the International Auditorium in Torrevieja Hospital Quirónsalud Torreviejahas signed a collaboration agreement with the Musical and Cultural Association “ArsAetheria” (Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra) with the aim to establish a cooperative sponsorship between the medical centre and local music and culture. In accordance with this …