Darik: The new physiotherapy health services “Nirvana” and Salt Room in the Medical Center – Levski have been reporting real achievements for a year already
25 April 2024

On 24.04.2024, MBAL-Levski EOOD held a final meeting-discussion on the project “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services”. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Levski – Elka Angelova, the Director of the Labor Bureau – Lyubka Milanova, Preslava Dimitrova – head of the Institute for Continuing Professional Training and Innovation Ltd., partner and coordinator, project employees, representatives of the media.

Evgenia Ivanova, manager of the hospital and project manager, reported an extremely fruitful year with the successful creation of employment for 7 permanently unemployed persons with guaranteed work and training in a real environment for caregivers and health assistants.

The “Nirvana” digital rehabilitation system created under the project is applied with extremely good results when working with patients.

The high-tech tool “Nirvana”, based on virtual sensory reality for the rehabilitation of patients with neuromotor disorders and cognitive deficits, improves the patients’ condition with purposeful game activity in a stimulating audio-visual environment.

The virtual reality rehabilitation of patients with impaired motor skills and the salt room – halotherapy were implemented 100 percent and gave very good results and good feedback from the patients, Evgenia Ivanova reported.

The digital rehabilitation system is magic, because it immediately reports real achievements, and for sick people this opportunity is extremely valuable, Mrs. Ivanova emphasized.

Together with the traditional rehabilitation in the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, they contribute to the improvement of health and the return of patients to the normal environment, which is an outstanding achievement.

The joint application of the “Nirvana” system with the other rehabilitation methods of the physiotherapy department is impressive, because the patients gain independence faster and their interest is great, shared the head Dr. Teodora Payakova.

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The digital rehabilitation room “Nirvana” and the Salt Room are named after Dr. Ilinka Ilieva, in honor and in memory of the rehabilitator who gave the idea and worked to implement innovative treatment methods in the hospital.

The meeting participants had the opportunity to see a demonstration of the innovative medical physiotherapy services – Nirvana and Salt Room with the participation of the unemployed employed by the project.

Nirvana in MBAL-LEVSKI is the second in the country, which also works for those in need who are not patients of the hospital. Free access is provided for people with mobility problems, post-stroke conditions, autistic children, people with multiple sclerosis, etc.

MBAL-Levski EOOD and the Institute for Continuing Professional Education and Innovation EOOD are for the first time preparing and implementing a project under the program for local development and poverty reduction and inclusion of vulnerable groups, reported project coordinator Preslava Dimitrova with gratitude for the very good management of the manager of the hospital and the responsiveness of the Labor Bureau in Levski.

Access to “Nirvana” and Salt Room was free for all people until now, project manager Evgenia Ivanova reported.

The “Nirvana” health service will continue to operate free of charge until September 30, and the Salt Room will operate according to a price list, and children will continue to use the Salt Room for free until September 30, 2024. For adults, the price for a 40-minute procedure is BGN 15, but if accompanying children, it will be free for them as well. Hospital patients do not pay for health services.

The project BGLD-1.007-0021 “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services” under a program financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014 – 2021, is worth BGN 297 thousand, of which the hospital in Levski operates and spends BGN 282 thousand.

Source: Darik

INFORMATIONAL MEETING with unemployed persons registered in the DBT Levski

3 April 2023


Pleven for Pleven: Project “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through introduction of innovative physiotherapy services” launched

18 April 2023

On April 13, MBAL LEVSKI EOOD held a launch press conference on the project of the “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups” Program through the Financial Mechanism of the EEA 2014 – 2021 for the reduction of economic and social inequalities in municipalities in unequal situation in Bulgaria. Project BGLD-1.007-0021 “Creation of employment in MBAL LEVSKI EOOD by introducing innovative physiotherapy services”, under the procedure Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” is implemented with financial support in the amount of 151,957.88 euros.

The director of MBAL LEVSKI EOOD and project manager Evgenia Ivanova announced that the hospital is a beneficiary of the project “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services”, under the Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” procedure, and the partner is The Institute for Continuing Professional Education and Innovation Ltd.

The project aims to create 7 jobs from risk groups and reveal innovative medical practices in the field of physiotherapy-rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motor skills and salt room – halotherapy.

The target group of the project is unemployed persons from risk groups – long-term unemployed and near retirement age, young people, young mothers, single parents, people with disabilities, incl. representatives of minorities registered in DBT- Levski.

It is expected that the implementation of the project will increase the economic activity of the hospital, create conditions for permanent employment of the beneficiaries in the field of health services and create a center for innovative recreational services at the “Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine” Department of MBAL-Levski EOOD.

The aim of the program is local development, poverty reduction and improved inclusion of vulnerable groups. To support the innovative approach and stimulate economic activity, job creation in the target areas.

The municipality of Levski is one of the 10 municipalities in Bulgaria that could apply for the project. The program is financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area/EEA/2014-2021, which includes the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to build a greener, more competitive and more inclusive Europe.

For its needs, Levski Medical Center will hire 7 unemployed persons for 12 months – three in the position of “Health Assistant” and four in the position of “Nurse Attendant”, who will undergo training to acquire professional qualifications in the profession of “Health Assistant” and “Nurse Attendant”.

The Center for Innovative Recreational Services will offer area patients two types of innovative physical therapy services:

Rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motility – with cerebral palsy; with experienced cerebral stroke – mono ichemiparesis; after traumatic and postoperative and degenerative conditions of the musculoskeletal system; Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis.

Salt therapy (Halotherapy) – is based on the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, absorbent and mucolytic properties of salt – addressed to patients with respiratory, skin, nervous system diseases, for post-covid rehabilitation and to increase immunity.

The Mayor of Levski Municipality, Lyubka Aleksandrova, expressed her joy at the implementation of the innovative project in the city of Levski, which will undoubtedly increase the opportunities for treatment and employment. An innovation that also leads to the competitive ability of the hospital in Levski in the Health – Pleven destination, which is the strongest in Bulgaria. The Municipality of Levski, as before, will continue to support MBAL-Levski EOOD.

The motivational training of those who showed interest started immediately after the press conference. This is informed by Levski Municipality.

(Pleven for Pleven)


Pleven Press: MBAL-Levski begins a procedure for opening jobs based on innovative practices

18 April 2023

On April 13, MBAL LEVSKI EOOD held a launch press conference on the project of the “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups” Program through the EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 for the reduction of economic and social inequalities in municipalities in unequal situation in Bulgaria. Project BGLD-1.007-0021 “Creation of employment in MBAL LEVSKI EOOD by introducing innovative physiotherapy services”, under the procedure Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” is implemented with financial support in the amount of 151,957.88 euros.

The director of MBAL LEVSKI EOOD and project manager Evgenia Ivanova have announced that the hospital is a beneficiary of the project “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services”, under the Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” procedure, and a partner is the Institute for Continuing Professional Education and Innovation Ltd.

The project aims to create 7 jobs from risk groups and reveal innovative medical practices in the field of physiotherapy-rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motor skills and salt room – halotherapy.

The target group of the project is unemployed persons from risk groups – long-term unemployed and near retirement age, young people, young mothers, single parents, people with disabilities, incl. representatives of minorities registered in DBT- Levski.

It is expected that the implementation of the project will increase the economic activity of the hospital, create conditions for permanent employment of the beneficiaries in the field of health services and create a center for innovative recreational services at the “Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine” Department of MBAL-Levski EOOD.

The aim of the program is local development, poverty reduction and improved inclusion of vulnerable groups. To support the innovative approach and stimulate economic activity, creating jobs in the target areas.

The municipality of Levski is one of the 10 municipalities in Bulgaria that could apply for the project. The program is financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area/EEA/2014-2021, which includes the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to build a greener, more competitive and more inclusive Europe.

For its needs, Levski Medical Center will hire 7 unemployed persons for 12 months. Three in the position of “Health Assistant” and four in the position of “Nurse Attendant”, who will undergo training to acquire professional qualifications in the profession of “Health Assistant” and “Nurse Attendant”.

The Center for Innovative Recreational Services will offer area patients two types of innovative physical therapy services:

Rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motility – with cerebral palsy; with experienced cerebral stroke – mono ichemiparesis; after traumatic and postoperative and degenerative conditions of the musculoskeletal system; Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis.

Salt therapy (Halotherapy) – is based on the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, absorbent and mucolytic properties of salt – addressed to patients with respiratory, skin, nervous system diseases, for post-covid rehabilitation and to increase immunity.

The Mayor of Levski Municipality, Lyubka Aleksandrova, expressed her joy at the implementation of the innovative project in the city of Levski, which will undoubtedly increase the opportunities for treatment and employment. An innovation that also leads to the competitive ability of the hospital in Levski in the Health – Pleven destination, which is the strongest in Bulgaria. The Municipality of Levski, as before, will continue to support MBAL-Levski EOOD.

(Pleven Press)


Darik Pleven: MBAL-Levski EOOD launched a project to create employment with the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services

18 April 2023

On April 13, MBAL LEVSKI EOOD held a launch press conference on the project of the “Local Development, Poverty Reduction and Improved Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups” Program through the Financial Mechanism of the EEA 2014 – 2021 for the reduction of economic and social inequalities in municipalities in unequal situation in Bulgaria. Project BGLD-1.007-0021 “Creation of employment in MBAL LEVSKI EOOD by introducing innovative physiotherapy services”, under the procedure Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” is implemented with financial support in the amount of 151,957.88 euros.

The director of MBAL LEVSKI EOOD and project manager Evgenia Ivanova announced that the hospital is a beneficiary of the project “Creation of employment at MBAL LEVSKI EOOD through the introduction of innovative physiotherapy services”, under the Small grant scheme “Creation of jobs” procedure, and the partner is The Institute for Continuing Professional Education and Innovation Ltd.

The project aims to create 7 jobs from risk groups and reveal innovative medical practices in the field of physiotherapy-rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motor skills and salt room – halotherapy.

The target group of the project is unemployed persons from risk groups – long-term unemployed and near retirement age, young people, young mothers, single parents, people with disabilities, incl. representatives of minorities registered in DBT- Levski.

It is expected that the implementation of the project will increase the economic activity of the hospital, create conditions for permanent employment of the beneficiaries in the field of health services and create a center for innovative recreational services at the “Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine” Department of MBAL-Levski EOOD.

The goal of the program is local development, poverty reduction and improved inclusion of vulnerable groups. To support the innovative approach and stimulate economic activity, creating jobs in the target areas.

The municipality of Levski is one of the 10 municipalities in Bulgaria that could apply for the project. The program is financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area/EEA/2014-2021. , which includes the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway to build a greener, more competitive and more inclusive Europe.

For its needs, Levski Medical Center will hire 7 unemployed persons for 12 months. Three in the position of “Health Assistant” and four in the position of “Nurse Attendant”, who will undergo training to acquire professional qualifications in the profession of “Health Assistant” and “Nurse Attendant”.

The Center for Innovative Recreational Services will offer area patients two types of innovative physical therapy services:

Rehabilitation with virtual reality of patients with impaired motility – with cerebral palsy; with experienced cerebral stroke – mono ichemiparesis; after traumatic and postoperative and degenerative conditions of the musculoskeletal system; Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis.

Salt therapy (Halotherapy) – is based on the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, absorbent and mucolytic properties of salt – addressed to patients with respiratory, skin, nervous system diseases, for post-covid rehabilitation and to increase immunity.

The Mayor of Levski Municipality Lyubka Aleksandrova expressed her joy at the implementation of the innovative project in the city of Levski, which will undoubtedly increase the opportunities for treatment and employment. An innovation that also leads to the competitiveness of the hospital in Levski in the Health – Pleven destination, which is the most the strongest in Bulgaria. Levski Municipality, as before, will continue to support MBAL-Levski EOOD.

The motivational training of those who showed interest started immediately after the press conference.

(Darik Pleven)