World Stroke Day is observed on 29 October. Every three seconds someone in the world suffers a stroke, which is one of the leading causes of death and disability. However, most strokes can be prevented by reducing key risk factors.

For the 20th time, East Tallinn Central Hospital has selected its employees of the year. Doctor Ruth Kivistik, rehabilitation physician in the Clinic of Medical Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation Centre, was awarded the title of Doctor of the Year; and Annika Eamets, nurse-optometrist in the Eye Clinic, Centre of Ophthalmology, was selected Nurse of the Year. The Väino Tuppits Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr Lee Tammemäe.

It is possible to get vaccinated against influenza at the East Tallinn Central Hospital. We offer vaccination with the quadrivalent flu vaccine VaxigripTETRA, which is suitable for everyone from 6 months of age (including pregnant women).

17 September marks the fifth anniversary of World Patient Safety Day, focusing this year on improving diagnosis for patient safety.