Penza health care experience evaluated at the federal level

Another step towards the formation of a new health culture was made by the Penza region. On November 11, experts, officials and public activists gathered in the government “round” hall. The main topic of the strategic session was the transition from medicine of treatment to medicine of prevention of diseases.

The discussion took place within the framework of the regional movement “For Healthy Longevity Medicine”. Representatives of the Roscongress Foundation, doctors, cultural and sports figures met at one table. The moderator was the Minister of Health of the region Vyacheslav Kosmachev. The initiative was launched on behalf of Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and unites five key areas: medicine, culture, sports, education and social protection.

In his report, Kosmachev presented a regional model of personalized prevention. According to him, the main goal is to make health care not a daily feat, but a natural habit.

Federal guests highly appreciated the Penza approach. The head of the Directorate for Healthcare of the Roscongress Foundation, Irina Pshonik, noted the coordinated interdepartmental work that should be adopted by other entities. She stressed the personal involvement of Governor Oleg Melnichenko and leaders of all ranks, who set an example of an active lifestyle. According to her, several practices are successfully implemented in the region, one of which is the systematic promotion of healthy eating. Local producers of useful products were invited to participate in the III Forum “Russia and the World: Trends of Healthy Longevity” in 2027.

Following the meeting, the participants decided to hold such discussions on an ongoing basis. In addition, indicators of healthy longevity will now become one of the main criteria for assessing the effectiveness of municipal authorities.