Media and cultural partners receive Omid Ambassador recognition. Omid presented its 'Omid Ambassador' and 'Ray of Hope' recognitions to Hejazifar, West Azerbaijan's broadcasting director, for sustained cooperation in introducing treatment and support services, broadcasting awareness programs and promoting cancer prevention. Urmia Mayor Dr Aydin Rahmani also received Omid Ambassador recognition for encouraging social responsibility, cancer prevention and the charity's humanitarian goals.
Media and cultural recipients included Tahereh Zeinali of Avaye Azad weekly; Sina Afsharian of Khabar Online and Donyaye Khabar; Hamed Ataei of Aina News; Mohammad Aghayarlou of Millet; Yousef Abbasi of Tabnak; cultural activist Sajjad Safi; and arts activist Ms Alipour. Their professional commitment helps spread health awareness, social responsibility and hope.
Omid and Urmia Municipality signed a cooperation agreement. The public campaign 'One Pomegranate, a Thousand Hopes' also received broad support from Omid ambassadors and the media. Partners shared its video and posters through social networks, encouraging compassion and contributions to help patients with cancer who need support.
Following specialist assessment by West Azerbaijan's Blood Transfusion Directorate, Omid Hospital achieved the province's highest score for its blood bank and hemovigilance, becoming a provincial model. The report also marks National Diabetes Week and World Diabetes Day, emphasizing safe, humane and specialist care.
Omid discussed cooperation with the Royan Research Institute on stem-cell services and preservation of cells needed by patients with cancer. Dr Morteza Zarrabi, Royan faculty member and chief executive of Royan Stem Cell Technology, joined the specialist meeting. The initiative aims to improve treatment quality using national scientific capabilities and is expected to move into implementation.
A joint meeting with Urmia University of Medical Sciences' research leadership and molecular and cellular studies specialists approved the establishment of a Clinical Research Development Center at Omid Hospital. It will organize applied cancer research and strengthen decisions based on scientific evidence.
Omid performed its first treatment of intervertebral disc problems using DiscoGel injection. This minimally invasive procedure was conducted under fluoroscopic guidance without open surgery. The patient's symptoms improved and the patient was discharged in good general condition.
A comprehensive CPR course based on the 2025 guideline brought together nurses and staff from critical units, updating resuscitation knowledge and supporting evidence-based emergency care and patient survival.
For Mental Health Week, the hospital held 'Mental Health Management in Crises and Disasters', a training seminar on resilience, emotional regulation and psychological stability for healthcare staff, drawing on practical experience. The roundup also announces free breast cancer screening for 60 women in Urmia during Breast Cancer Awareness Week and a specialist hemovigilance course for provincial healthcare personnel.
Omid hosted a consultation between treatment, support and insurance organizations to reduce financial pressure on patients with serious diseases. Hospital managers and representatives of the University of Medical Sciences, Social Security and health insurers discussed challenges and sustainable financial assistance.
For Yalda Night, Omid distributed basic food and household packages to 32 Urmia families, valued at approximately 25 million rials each. A donor also provided a separate one-million-toman cash gift to each of nine beneficiaries, preserving dignity and easing household pressures.
Omid Hospital and Urmia University of Medical Sciences signed an agreement to improve education, applied research and cancer care. It includes student and resident education, faculty participation in clinical departments, joint research and shared scientific and clinical capabilities.
West Azerbaijan's Construction Engineering Organization committed to free consulting, supervision and qualified execution services. At a meeting with its tenth board, the cooperation focused on completing the chemotherapy building and constructing a second residence for patients in need.
More than 250 women attended a breast cancer education event in Sardasht, coordinated by Omid's local branch with radiation oncologist Dr Sima Davoudi. Topics included early signs, self-monitoring and annual screening, particularly after 40 as described in the event. Questions were answered and several participants examined free of charge.
Omid and West Azerbaijan's Workers' House discussed support and training cooperation. The Workers' House offered welfare, educational and special services to Omid personnel, and the parties agreed to prepare a draft cooperation memorandum.
Hospital president Dr Behzad Sinaei and managers recognized health information technology colleagues for facilitating treatment processes and supporting the hospital's gradual transition to more precise, intelligent and efficient services.
On Nurses' Day, Omid's staff and nursing team attended a Reza Sadeghi concert. The singer congratulated them from the stage and honored their round-the-clock work. Urmia's mayor and city council members also visited the hospital to thank nurses for their essential contribution to public health.
On World Accountant Day, the hospital president and Omid's chief executive honored Finance Department employees for their role in transparency, donor confidence and continuing charitable treatment services. Omid Public Relations.
