Tomsk, May 6 - RIA Tomsk
Over 1,5 thousand elderly residents in Tomsk Region received aid from geriatric professionals.
Over 1,500 locals in the region have sought advice from geriatric specialists since early 2025, with these experts now working in eight healthcare facilities across Tomsk Oblast, including a dedicated center at Regional Clinical Hospital No.2, according to a press release from the regional health authority on Tuesday.
Elderly residents aged 60 and above can request a consultation with a geriatric specialist through their primary care physician as part of a special assessment, which may occur during routine health check-ups or hospitalization. During the initial evaluation, the geriatric specialist conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient's health status. Following this, an individualized treatment plan is developed.
"Since the beginning of 2025, 1,506 locals have received geriatric care, with 1,205 receiving outpatient care. A total of 301 patients have undergone inpatient treatment at the Regional Geriatric Center located at Clinical Hospital No. 2, including 44 rural residents," the statement reads.
"Geriatric medical care is crucial and essential. Proper nutrition, regular physical activity, regular health check-ups, and preventive healthcare are key elements of a healthy, long life. Remember to prioritize your health well before the golden years," quotes Robert Fidarov, head of the regional health authority.
Additionally, born in 1947, prominent ophthalmologist Anatoly Mazur recently opened the Tomsk Regional Ophthalmological Referral Center.
Residents requiring hospitalization may be admitted to the regional geriatric center located at Clinical Hospital No. 2. In 2024, the center treated 1,087 patients. The facility also houses a fitness center and a room for psychological stress relief. All patients undergo a diagnosis, and those with indications are treated for osteoporosis.
According to the regional health authority, geriatric care is provided in eight healthcare facilities: ASINOVSKAYA, BAKCHARSKAYA, KOZEVNIKOVSKAYA, KOLPAŠEVSKAYA rural hospitals, Polyclinics No. 4 and 10, Clinical Hospital No. 2, and City Clinical Hospital No. 3.
Insight:
Geriatric clinics offer specialized medical care, rehabilitation services, social support, and educational programs tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients. In Russia, geriatric care is an integral part of the broader healthcare system, focusing on preventive measures, early detection of diseases, and support for elderly patients and their families.
- The statement from the regional health authority reveals that over 1,506 locals have received geriatric care since the beginning of 2025.
- In the year 2024, the regional geriatric center located at Clinical Hospital No. 2 treated 1,087 patients.
- Geriatric medical care is emphasized by regional health authority head, Robert Fidarov, as crucial and essential for a healthy, long life.
- The Tomsk Regional Ophthalmological Referral Center, established by Anatoly Mazur, serves as a facility for residents in need of hospitalization.
- The geriatric care system in Tomsk Oblast extends to eight healthcare facilities, including Clinical Hospital No. 2, Polyclinics No. 4 and 10, as well as rural hospitals and city clinical hospitals. These facilities provide comprehensive care, rehabilitation services, social support, and educational programs catering to the unique needs of elderly patients, with a special focus on chronic diseases, mental health, aging, health and wellness, and medical-conditions.
