As announced by the company, the renovation of the Poulopoulos Bridge was carried out following an initiative by the "Alongside Women" Clinic Friends Association, as part of PRODEA Investments' Corporate Responsibility Program, "Structures of Responsibility".
The inauguration ceremony took place with the presence of the Minister of Health and key representatives from the academic and medical fields.
During his opening speech, Health Minister Mr. Adonis Georgiadis highlighted that private donations to the public health system demonstrate the strength of our society, emphasizing that even the most developed healthcare systems worldwide benefit from private sector support. He expressed gratitude to PRODEA for its contribution, as well as to the Association and its President, Mrs. Kalaitzi, for their efforts in renovating the “Eleni” wing. He underlined that supporting university hospitals is a long-term investment in the future of healthcare.
The event was also attended by distinguished speakers, including the Rector of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Professor Gerasimos Siasos, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Professor Pagona Lagios, the President of the Medical School, Professor Nikolaos Arkadopoulos, the President of Aretaeio Hospital, Professor Konstantinos Tsiofis, and the Director of the B’ Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, Professor Nikolaos Vlahos. They all thanked PRODEA Investments for its sponsorship and the Friends Association for their initiative, which exemplifies the importance of public-private partnerships and civil society in advancing public health. They noted that the renovation of the gynecological clinic marks another significant step in the improvement of Aretaeio University Hospital’s infrastructure.
The President of the Friends Association of the Aretaeio University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic “Alongside Women,” Dr. Popi Kalaitzi, expressed her gratitude to PRODEA Investments for their quick and generous support. She stated, “We are thrilled that, starting today, the women who are hospitalized in the gynecological clinic will benefit from newly renovated facilities, which, along with the exceptional doctors and nurses at the university hospital, will provide top-tier healthcare services. In the coming months, we will complement this initiative with an innovative patient support program using VR technology.”
“Our mission is to encourage private support for the public healthcare system, understanding both its challenges and its immense potential. We remain committed to supporting every woman in need with actions and programs focused on education, awareness, and empowerment. Our goal is to continuously expand our efforts,” she added.
The CEO of PRODEA Investments, Dr. Aristotelis Karytinos, expressed his pride and satisfaction that the company’s expertise continues to serve the needs of society through the "Structures of Responsibility" Corporate Responsibility program. He remarked, "At PRODEA Investments, social responsibility is a cornerstone of our corporate philosophy and strategy. We believe that a company’s success is not only defined by financial metrics but also by its positive contributions to the community. Through our collaboration with the 'Alongside Women' Association, we have been able to directly improve healthcare quality at this historic university hospital, where primarily women battling cancer are treated. We remain committed to making meaningful contributions that have a lasting social impact.”
Mr. Karytinos also thanked Mrs. Kalaitzi, the volunteers of the Association, and the hospital staff for their effective collaboration towards the common goal.
Following the speeches, attendees were given a tour of the renovated “Eleni” wing, where they had the opportunity to view the upgraded facilities firsthand.
PRODEA Investments, Greece's largest real estate investment company, developed the "Structures of Responsibility" Corporate Responsibility Program, which is a continuously evolving initiative focused on social actions and interventions, in collaboration with reputable organizations at both national and local levels. This partnership with the "Alongside Women" Association reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to promoting public health through education, awareness, prevention, and supporting women at all stages of their lives.
