Kayseri Provincial Health Directorate Public Health Services Head, Specialist Doctor Duygu Horoz; Stating that all services offered at Healthy Life Centers are free of charge, he said that citizens can now reach 9 centers in the city via the common line at 0352 222 33 66.
Kayseri Provincial Health Directorate Public Health Services Head, Specialist Doctor Duygu Horoz, stated that Healthy Life Centers operate to strengthen preventive health services and stated that all services offered in the centers are free of charge. Horoz noted that Healthy Life Centers support individuals in gaining healthy living habits; "Kayseri Provincial Health Directorate Public Health Services Head Specialist Doctor Duygu Horoz said, "Our Healthy Life Centers; We are organizations established by the Ministry of Health to strengthen preventive health services, supporting individuals to gain healthy living habits and enabling us to identify risk factors and take new measures before the disease occurs. Many services are offered in our centers. The main purpose of these services is to increase the health level of the society, reduce the incidence of chronic diseases, spread the culture of healthy living and increase the quality of life of citizens. "They are organizations that aim to protect people's health before they get sick," he said. Stating that dietitians, psychologists, physiotherapists, child development specialists and social workers work in the centers, Horoz stated that services are provided in many areas from nutrition consultancy to psychological support, from physical activity consultancy to child and adolescent health services, from women's and reproductive health to tobacco addiction counseling. Duygu Horoz said: "The services we offer in all Healthy Life Centers are free of charge. You can receive service from any center, regardless of your residence address or your family doctor. We have 9 Healthy Life Centers in Kayseri. It is possible to reach any of these 9 centers. In these centers, dietitians provide nutritional consultancy. Those who have weight control problems, those who have diabetes, those who have chronic diseases, those who have obesity problems, those who want to create a nutritional routine, or pregnant women and mothers who want to learn how to eat healthier during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and anyone who wishes can apply to our polyclinic. We have counseling services provided by our psychologists. Our psychologists provide services for all psychological problems that both adolescents and adults may experience, such as stress, anxiety, family communication problems, exam anxiety, peer bullying. Additionally, our physiotherapist friends provide physical activity consultancy here. Those who lead a sedentary life, have poor posture, suffer from joint pain, or want to learn exercise programs can apply to our physiotherapists. We provide Child and Adolescent Health Services together with our child development experts. Anyone who wants to follow the mental and motor development of children and get accurate behavioral information about children who have behavioral problems or adaptation problems can receive service. We provide Social Service Consultancy; Anyone who wants to learn their legal rights or get support due to some difficulties caused by social, economic, family problems or chronic health problems can get support from our social workers. We also provide Women's and Reproductive Health Services. Those planning a pregnancy, pregnant women, mothers who have just given birth, and anyone who wants to get information about reproductive health or family planning can apply to our polyclinics. We provide Tobacco and Substance Abuse Consultancy services; Anyone who wants to get rid of tobacco addiction and receive professional support with or without medication can apply to our polyclinics. One of the important services we provide is that we work as a Cancer Early Diagnosis Center. We provide free cancer screenings for early diagnosis. We have a Pregnancy Information School; "Expecting mothers, postpartum mothers, and all couples who want to receive premarital counseling can apply here," he said.
Stating that applications can be made directly and that citizens who wish can also make an appointment through MHRS, Horoz said; "Citizens of all ages can benefit from Healthy Life Centers free of charge. All women between the ages of 40 and 60 can apply to our Healthy Life Centers to have a breast cancer screening every 2 years, all women between the ages of 30-65 who want to have a cervical cancer screening every 5 years, and all citizens, male or female, who want to have a colon cancer screening every 2 years to have a fecal occult blood test. Applications can be made directly to our center or to the Center Physician." It can also be done by making an appointment through the Appointment System (MHRS). However, people can apply directly to our 9 Healthy Life Centers from a single number: 0352 222 33 66. When you call this number, this number gives you the necessary directions and directs you to whichever Healthy Life Center you want to receive service from in Melikgazi district. "We have Kantarcı Healthy Life Center, İldem Healthy Life Center and Altınoluk Healthy Life Center, Medine Healthy Life Center and Mustafa Kızıklı Healthy Life Center in Kocasinan district, Fatma Kirazgiller Healthy Life Center and Miraboğlu Healthy Life Center in Talas district," he concluded. - KAYSERİ