On November 3, in Hall 1 of the NDK, Aleksandrovska Hospital gathered the elite of the state and medicine on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of its founding. Hospital beds from 60 when the hospital was established are now 860. From a few dozen at the beginning, the number of doctors growing to over 1,550 today. And if the number of patients who passed in 1897 was only 4,512, now they exceed 200,000 people.
In its history, the hospital survived two bombings during fateful events for the fatherland, such as the Serbo-Bulgarian, Balkan, First and Second World Wars. The great event that led to the formation of Alexandrovska hospital as a university hospital was the opening of the Faculty of Medicine at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" in 1917
Gradually, it became the main clinical base of the Higher Medical Institute, the Medical Academy and the Medical University - Sofia.
On the territory of the hospital there are 32 clinics that perform unique functions and are of great importance for the he alth of the nation.
The employees of Aleksandrovsk Hospital were greeted by the virtuoso of the conductor's baton, the violinist Maxim Eshkenazi, who flew in from America especially for the concert. The hall was enchanted by the talent of Kiril, Alexander and Iliyan, deservedly bearing the nickname of the Bulgarian "Three Tenors", and their temperamental presence and the mood that their performances bring, naturally made them the favorites of the audience.
The folklore ensemble "Bulgare" was included in the program, which entertained the deserving doctors and guests of the event until midnight. The unique Yanka Rupkina once again proved that Bulgarian folklore will not be lost.
Hall 1 of the NDK welcomed the pop diva Lily Ivanova on her feet. "I am here because I love Bulgarian doctors, because I love Dr. Kostadin Angelov. And I love Prof. Bogov, he knows why… I am here because the medical staff of Aleksandrovsk Hospital deserve to receive the best, the greatest respect from all of us on their holiday. I want to wish you he alth, lots of strength, because you need them, success. Salute to you, medics!", excitedly said the favorite of generations of Bulgarians.
The award "Best specialist to whom I would entrust my he alth" was unanimously awarded to Assoc. Dr. Margarita Atanasova, anesthesiologist. The senior nurse of the pancreatic block Alexieva, who has been working at the hospital for 50 years, Dr. Nikolay Chobanov, neurologist, Dr. Yordan Borisov, anesthesiologist - as the youngest doctor and specialist, as well as the ophthalmologist Dr. Alexander Oscar were also awarded.
The doctors and guests were greeted by the executive director of Aleksandrovsk Hospital, Assoc. Dr. Kostadin Angelov.
Assoc. Dr. Kostadin Angelov:
I've been working here since 2001 - I've changed my career from orderly to doctor!
“This year, Alexandrovska Hospital celebrates its 135th anniversary as an undisputed model in the field of Bulgarian he althcare. Our success is due above all to people with big hearts who give unreservedly for the sake of he alth and life.
I came in 2001, I am happy, I have moved in my career from an orderly to a doctor with the support of all who have the calling to teach and give. Our main concern is our current and future patients - they come because they are convinced of the quality of the treatment they will receive from us, they thank us, they criticize us to keep getting better.
On behalf of the management of the hospital, I thank all the employees for their tireless, round-the-clock work", Prof. Dr. Angelov emotionally expressed his gratitude to the employees of the he alth facility.
In its history, the hospital survived two bombings during fateful events for the fatherland, such as the Serbo-Bulgarian, Balkan, First and Second World Wars. The great event that led to the formation of Alexandrovska hospital as a university hospital was the opening of the Faculty of Medicine at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" in 1917
Gradually, it became the main clinical base of the Higher Medical Institute, the Medical Academy and the Medical University - Sofia.
On the territory of the hospital there are 32 clinics that perform unique functions and are of great importance for the he alth of the nation.
The employees of Aleksandrovsk Hospital were greeted by the virtuoso of the conductor's baton, the violinist Maxim Eshkenazi, who flew in from America especially for the concert. The hall was enchanted by the talent of Kiril, Alexander and Iliyan, deservedly bearing the nickname of the Bulgarian "Three Tenors", and their temperamental presence and the mood that their performances bring, naturally made them the favorites of the audience.
The folklore ensemble "Bulgare" was included in the program, which entertained the deserving doctors and guests of the event until midnight. The unique Yanka Rupkina once again proved that Bulgarian folklore will not be lost.
Hall 1 of the NDK welcomed the pop diva Lily Ivanova on her feet. "I am here because I love Bulgarian doctors, because I love Dr. Kostadin Angelov. And I love Prof. Bogov, he knows why… I am here because the medical staff of Aleksandrovsk Hospital deserve to receive the best, the greatest respect from all of us on their holiday. I want to wish you he alth, lots of strength, because you need them, success. Salute to you, medics!", excitedly said the favorite of generations of Bulgarians.
The award "Best specialist to whom I would entrust my he alth" was unanimously awarded to Assoc. Dr. Margarita Atanasova, anesthesiologist. The senior nurse of the pancreatic block Alexieva, who has been working at the hospital for 50 years, Dr. Nikolay Chobanov, neurologist, Dr. Yordan Borisov, anesthesiologist - as the youngest doctor and specialist, as well as the ophthalmologist Dr. Alexander Oscar were also awarded.
The doctors and guests were greeted by the executive director of Aleksandrovsk Hospital, Assoc. Dr. Kostadin Angelov.
Lyuba MOMCHILOVA
Prof. Boris Bogov:
Only 3D examination of the bladder is done at us!
The hospital celebrated its 135th anniversary with a super-renovated Nephrology Clinic
In its history, the hospital survived two bombings during fateful events for the fatherland, such as the Serbo-Bulgarian, Balkan, First and Second World Wars. The great event that led to the formation of Alexandrovska hospital as a university hospital was the opening of the Faculty of Medicine at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" in 1917
Prof. Bogov, at the solemn concert in the NDK, the legendary Lili Ivanova announced from the stage that she loves you - will you tell me why?
- Yes, he said so, indeed. Well, what can I do, Lili Ivanova is my friend. I can't say anything more.
Could you tell us exactly what kind of renovation was done in the clinic you run?
The employees of Aleksandrovsk Hospital were greeted by the virtuoso of the conductor's baton, the violinist Maxim Eshkenazi, who flew in from America especially for the concert. The hall was enchanted by the talent of Kiril, Alexander and Iliyan, deservedly bearing the nickname of the Bulgarian "Three Tenors", and their temperamental presence and the mood that their performances bring, naturally made them the favorites of the audience.
You mentioned that you also have new equipment - could you clarify what exactly it is?
Hall 1 of the NDK welcomed the pop diva Lily Ivanova on her feet. "I am here because I love Bulgarian doctors, because I love Dr. Kostadin Angelov. And I love Prof. Bogov, he knows why… I am here because the medical staff of Aleksandrovsk Hospital deserve to receive the best, the greatest respect from all of us on their holiday. I want to wish you he alth, lots of strength, because you need them, success. Salute to you, medics!", excitedly said the favorite of generations of Bulgarians.
The award "Best specialist to whom I would entrust my he alth" was unanimously awarded to Assoc. Dr. Margarita Atanasova, anesthesiologist. The senior nurse of the pancreatic block Alexieva, who has been working at the hospital for 50 years, Dr. Nikolay Chobanov, neurologist, Dr. Yordan Borisov, anesthesiologist - as the youngest doctor and specialist, as well as the ophthalmologist Dr. Alexander Oscar were also awarded.
On the occasion of 135 years since the founding and 130 years since the naming of Aleksandrovsk Hospital, the reconstructed and super-modern Nephrology Clinic of the hospital was officially opened. It is one of the leaders in the country, where classic and innovative methods of ultrasound diagnostics of the kidneys and excretory system and biopsy methods in nephrology are applied. The head of the clinic is Prof. Boris Bogov. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the Medical Academy - Sofia in 1985. He has speci alties in internal medicine and nephrology. He specialized in hospitals in France and Osaka, Japan. This is what Prof. Bogov told about the work of the renovated clinic.
What is the most common pathology you work with?
- The Nephrology Clinic of "Alexandrovska" occupies the basement and part of a three-story building, built more than 110 years ago, in which no general repairs were carried out until February 2014. Now 1,250 square meters worth of BGN 850,000 have been renovated, granted by the Ministry of He alth. An internal overhaul of the hospital was carried out, with a complete replacement of the flooring, the joinery and several types of installations (electrical, heating, plumbing, installation for medical gases). After the renovation, the hospital rooms have their own bathroom and shower cabin, one of them is adapted for people with disabilities. In the newly built spaces in the basement, there are new rooms for laboratory and educational purposes, household and storage rooms, sanitary facilities. Before that, the basement could not be used at all, there were only cockroaches and mice.
