“GALILEE” is a Model Palliative Care Unit, the only one in Greece offering comprehensive Palliative Care services to cancer patients and patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) through a specialised multidisciplinary approach. The John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation supported within 2023 the Home Care Service, covering the annual salary expenses of the Head of the Nursing Team. Through this Service, patients receive free medical, psycho-social, and spiritual care at their homes by a highly trained team of healthcare professionals and volunteers. Following an assessment of the patients’ needs and wishes, a personalised palliative care plan is developed, including home-based holistic support, with the aim of improving their health and quality of life.

• A total of 497 patients and caregivers were supported by the Home Care Service offered by “GALILEE”.
• Approximately 5,500 home visits to approximately 782 patients with cancer and motor neurone disease and their caregivers are carried out annually by “GALILEE”.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer in 2014, I can’t describe the fear and despair I felt; I didn’t know what to do. The first day I left the hospital, the GALILEE team came to the house. As soon as I opened the door... what was I to see? The Director, doctors, nurses and social workers. I have no words to describe it. From that moment to this day they have been like a ‘rock’ by my side. Thankfully, today I am fine! For me personally, GALILEE is a gift from God, it is a source of life, an open embrace with so much love.”

Jessica Teneva

Breast cancer patient