HEALTH CARE IN POLAND
Public health care in Poland is accessible to foreigners who contribute to the social security system via deductions from their wages or salaries. Of course, you must play by the rules and
have your work permit in order before you are eligible. And unfortunately, eligibility doesn't necessarily translate into the same kind of care that you receive in the United States or Canada. The economic transformations in Central and Eastern Europe have not been kind to health care systems. Hospitals and clinics are often under-staffed and poorly equipped. In this regard, specialized care definitely suffers more than routine treatments.
For English-speaking medical help, consult the American or British Embassy. They keep lists of doctors who can assist foreigners, and they will also have information on private medical clinics for foreigners. Following are some medical information and assistance facilities: Medical Facilities and Assistance Warsaw Health Info Line (Information about health services)
Phone: (022) 26 27 61 or (022) 26 83 00
24-hour Service and Ambulance
ul. Hoza 56
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (02) 628-2424 Emergency Room at Hospital Szpital Srodmiejski
ul. Solec 93
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (02) 625-2231 or (02) 625-3327 Marriott Hotel Medical Center
al. Jerozolimskie 65/79
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (02) 630-5115 or (02) 621-0646 J.J. Capricorn Ltd.
Podwale II
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (022) 31 86 69
Phone/fax: (022) 31 06 07
(24-hour medical assistance) Centrum Medychn
Domiana I cenmed sp.zoo
Walbrzyska 46
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (022) 43 51 53, (02) 644-3313, or (02) 644-3314 Krakow Private doctors are available at: Profimed
Rynek 6
Krakow
Poland
Phone: (012) 21 79 97 Profimed
ul. Grodzka 26
Krakow
Poland
Phone: (012) 22 64 53
Pharmacies
Warsaw Apteka
ul. Grojecka 76
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (022) 22 28 91 Swiss Pharmacy
al. Roz 2
Warsaw
Poland
Phone: (02) 628-9471 Krakow Pharmacy
Rynek 13
Krakow
Poland
Phone: (012) 22 41 90
Other Medical Services Warsaw 24-Hour Psychological Help Line
(Not always available in English)
Phone: (02) 628-3636 Women's Hotline
(Not always available in English)
Phone: (02) 635-4791 AIDS Hotline
(Not always available in English)
Phone: (02) 628-0336
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