Beskid District Chamber of Nurses and Midwives celebrates 35th anniversary

The Beskid District Chamber of Nurses and Midwives celebrated its 35th anniversary on October 9 at the Polish Theatre in Bielsko-Biała. The gala event was attended by local government officials, members of parliament, university representatives, and members of the medical community.

During the ceremony, awards and expressions of gratitude were presented to the medical staff. Vice President Przemysław Kamiński, representing the authorities of Bielsko-Biała, delivered thanks to Chairperson Jadwiga Gałuszkiewicz and the entire professional community. He specifically highlighted the contribution of nearly 470 nurses and midwives working at the Beskid Oncology Center – Municipal Hospital, praising their professionalism and empathy.

The Beskid District Chamber of Nurses and Midwives serves as an independent professional self-government representing approximately 5,000 professionals across Bielsko-Biała and the Bielsko, Cieszyn, and Żywiec counties. Its responsibilities include overseeing professional standards, establishing ethical principles, defending professional dignity, managing professional registers, and organizing postgraduate education and specializations.