By Bryan Carter
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A new model of community-level care in Greece is helping bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access.
In Giannouli, near Larissa, a Local Health Unit (TOMY) is reshaping access to care for vulnerable residents. Patients like Vasiliki Moustaka, who lives with severe hypoglycemic episodes, rely on the unit for both medical and emotional support.
Staffed by doctors including Dr. Zoi Papanikolaou, TOMY eases pressure on hospitals by offering primary care, referrals and mental-health assistance.
Supported by €202.5 million from the European Social Fund+, Greece’s 127 TOMY units aim to reduce health inequalities, an effort experts say is essential for fair, universal healthcare across the EU.
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