Il Mattino di Mantova reported the news of the existence of cooling helmets, to allow women undergoing chemotherapy to keep their hair, thus improving the quality of life during the treatments. The new devices Paxman, named after the British company that developed them, they were donated to Usi 6 by the associations "Altre Parole" and "Insieme per Mano" thanks to the donations received and the initiatives of the "I helmet standing" project. "The excellence of Venetian healthcare", Says regional councilor Manuela Lanzarin,"it is internationally recognized and is not only high technology and high professionalism, but also a very strong volunteer network. Thanks therefore to the associations, because they contribute to achieving that humanization of care that is particularly dear to us». The two Paxman helmets, worth 80 thousand euros, are medical devices equipped with a small refrigerating unit that pumps a liquid at low temperature through an insulating cap in contact with the scalp, in order to prevent or reduce hair loss. patients undergoing cytotoxic chemotherapy. "It is", Commented by the general manager of US 6 Euganea Domenico Scibetta,"of a facility that has a fundamental impact on the self-esteem of patients and on the quality of cancer care". Suffice it to say that in Italy, 1% of women with cancer refuse chemotherapy for fear of losing their hair. Another donation was made to the Pediatric Department, directed by Rosanna Golin, by the Rotary association Cittadella Alta Padovana chaired by Nancy Serena.
It is a teaching neonatal manikin for emergencies, worth € 3.500, which will be used in the training and professional updating of pediatric staff, especially as regards neonatal resuscitation maneuvers. Finally, the artist Roberto Zaniolo from Galliera Veneta donated an icon depicting the Archangel Michael, located at the entrance of the new concierge, to the hospital of Cittadella.
"Archangel Michael, leader and protector against evil, is wearing", Explains Zaniolo,"a white breastplate and strikes the demon at his feet with a golden spear. In the background the walled citadel, the Imperial Villa of Galliera Véneta, symbolic plants and the mountains. The Angel hits the target with meditated determination, observed by a small goldfinch symbol of piety towards Christ crowned with thorns".