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A second oncologist, Dr. Blanca Sánchez, has been appointed at Can Misses Hospital in less than a month, according to the Balearic Minister of Health, Manuela García. The addition of a second oncologist demonstrates that changes are being made in the health area of the Pitiüses, especially after the new Balearic government declared the oncology service in the area as being in “very difficult coverage.” The oncologists will receive a salary supplement of €1,000 per month this year, and €1,650 from January to September 2027.
5 Things You Need to Know
– The arrival of two new oncologists at Can Misses Hospital was announced earlier this month, in addition to the head of the service, Carlos Rodríguez Franco.
– The second oncologist announced a month ago is a professional from Son Espases Hospital who has requested a transfer to Ibiza. Their incorporation depends on the administrative process of consolidating open positions being finalized.
– The new oncologist joining Can Misses Hospital comes from Virgen de la Arrixaca University Clinical Hospital in Murcia and holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical and Health Sciences Innovation and a Master’s degree in Bioethics.
– Currently, Can Misses Hospital still relies on the support of two doctors from Son Espases Hospital in Mallorca who travel to Ibiza to treat patients. With the addition of two permanent oncologists in Ibiza, experts from Mallorca will travel to Ibiza based on the needs of each patient.
– The activity of the oncology service at Can Misses Hospital has been increasing, with a 2.6% rise in September compared to the previous year. In total, there have been 5,766 consultations from January to September and a total of 1,946 chemotherapy treatments.
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