Organized by the ZOZ in Wągrowiec and the District Authority, the 2nd Greater Poland Scientific and Training Seminar “Laserobaria in Theory and Therapeutic Practice” (March 21, 2025) once again brought together a large group of experts, local government officials, and healthcare practitioners. The Seminar focused on the treatment of chronic wounds and the implementation of local public health policy programmes.
Among those who accepted the invitation to participate in the Seminar were, among others: Prof. Olesya Hulchiy, Vice-Rector for Medical Programmes at the International European University in Kyiv; Prof. Urszula Czerniak, Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs at the Eugeniusz Piasecki University School of Physical Education in Poznań; Prof. Aleksander Sieroń, MD, National Consultant in the field of Angiology; Dr Marzena Wiernicka, Regional Consultant in the field of Physiotherapy; Dr Małgorzata Koszutska-Błaszczyk, Assistant Professor at the H. Cegielski Academy of Applied Sciences in Gniezno; Anna Frydrychowicz, representative of the National Chamber of Physiotherapists – Greater Poland Region; Magdalena Sobalik, Chair of the District Council of Nurses and Midwives in Poznań; Paweł Gilewski, Greater Poland Voivodeship Sanitary Inspector; along with numerous representatives of local government and employees of the social welfare sector. The guests were welcomed on behalf of the Scientific Committee by Dr Przemysław Bury, Director of the Healthcare Centre (ZOZ) in Wągrowiec, and the Seminar was officially opened by Mr Tomasz Kranc, Wągrowiec District Governor.
Prof. Aleksander Sieroń, MD, during his speech, emphasized the need for early angiological intervention in the treatment of circulatory disorders in order to prevent limb amputations, especially among the elderly. He pointed out the dramatic scale of amputations in Poland and the insufficient effectiveness of the chronic wound treatment system.
Prof. Zbigniew Rybak, MD, discussed the issue of venous decompensation and post-thrombotic syndrome. He highlighted the importance of therapy in line with the guidelines of the European Wound Management Association and the necessity of treating comorbid diseases.
The next speaker was Prof. Marek Kucharzewski, MD, who spoke from the perspective of a physician heading the surgical department of a district hospital. The professor is known for his cautious approach to new technologies – before implementing a new method, he personally tests it. He enthusiastically presented the effectiveness of the Laserobaria technology and showcased clinical cases of his patients who benefitted from this treatment method and avoided amputation as a result. He emphasized its beneficial impact on microcirculation, wound healing, and antibacterial action. His experience confirms that Laserobaria has real value in the hospital treatment of chronic wounds.
Prof. Olesya Hulchiy presented the situation of physical and rehabilitation medicine in Ukraine in the context of the war. She pointed out the differences in the organisation of physiotherapy between the Polish and Ukrainian systems and the need to support the transformation of the Ukrainian healthcare service.
Kinga Kluczyńska presented a developing local health policy programme aimed at reducing the number of chronic wound cases in the Wągrowiec district. The programme includes, among other things, free Laserobaria therapy for residents and educational initiatives. Concluding her speech, the Department Head emphasized that she hopes the third edition of the Seminar will be an opportunity to present the first results of the programme implemented by the District Authority.
The Seminar concluded with a discussion panel and practical workshops using the modernised Laserobaria equipment set. Participants received certificates with educational credits awarded by the Greater Poland Medical Chamber. The meeting was also streamed online, and the organisers announced the continuation of the initiative in the coming years.
