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1 H A R K Á N Y P S O R I A I S C E N T R U M

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Why Harkány? Harkány is a health resort famous all over Europe, located in the southwestern part of Hungary, 25 km from Pécs, and 15 km from the Pogány Airport.

Clinical studies has been carried out by the Spa and Balneological Hospital in collaboration with the theoretical institutes of the University of Pécs, in accordance with the requirements of evidence

3 Why Harkány? Harkány is a health resort famous all over Europe, located in the southwestern part of Hungary, 25 km from Pécs, and 15 km from the Pogány Airport. It is situated at the foot of the Villány mountains, protected from the north winds, in a picturesque setting. Clinical studies has been carried out by the Spa and Balneological Hospital in collaboration with the theoretical institutes of the University of Pécs, in accordance with the requirements of evidence based medicine, which confirmed the previous empirical data. The competent medical authority accredited the special healing effects of the thermal water of Harkány in compliance with European Union standards. It is a unique feature of the region that the mild, humid air coming from the Mediterranean Sea and the protective effects of the mountains result in a sub-mediterranean climatic effect. Mild winters, early springs, hot summers, long autumns, and the number of sunny hours is very high in the region. Due to the Mediterranean air, rare plant communities can be found here, which are otherwise native to the immediate vicinity of the Mediterranean Sea. However, it isn t primarily its pleasant climate that makes Harkány such an attractive tourist destination. In the first half of the 19th century, a natural resource was found here by chance, which had been hiding undetected in the depths of the earth since prehistoric times. The utilization of the water from Harkány for musculoskeletal healing has an almost 200-year-old history, since visiting patients were being cured here with medical supervision as early as the mid-1800s. The spa, which began to develop in the 1950s, and the rheumatism hospital founded in 1955 established the professional medical foundations of musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The physicians working in the hospital later discovered the sulphurous water s mitigating effect on the symptoms of psoriasis, as well as its medical effects on chronic gynaecological inflammations. Their findings are supported by the fact that tens of thousands of patients have been healed and become symptom-free in the last 50 years. About the mineral water of Harkány The mineral water unique in Europe bursts to the surface from as deep as m, with an average temperature of 62.5 C. Its mineral content is about 1000 mg per litre. From a medical point of view, its most important component is carbon sulphide, which is under pressure, dissolved in water in a gaseous state. When it surfaces and is released from pressure, it begins to decompose into hydrogen sulphide gas - which gives the characteristic scent of the thermal water of Harkány. The carbon sulphide is very actively absorbed into the body both through the skin and by inhalation: its absorption rate is 150 times that of other, more prevalent sulphuric compounds (sulphates).

The Harkány Psoriasis Centre (HPC) The leading healthcare and tourist service providers of Harkány city joined forces in a unique manner in order to create a new medical tourism product by unifying

As a result, the Harkány Psoriasis Centre was In the Harkány Psoriasis Centre, a substantial improvement of the skin symptoms can be achieved within 14 to 18 days with the help of intensive Harkány

4 The Harkány Psoriasis Centre (HPC) The leading healthcare and tourist service providers of Harkány city joined forces in a unique manner in order to create a new medical tourism product by unifying their individual facilities. As a result, the Harkány Psoriasis Centre was In the Harkány Psoriasis Centre, a substantial improvement of the skin symptoms can be achieved within 14 to 18 days with the help of intensive Harkány treatment. The peaceful resort environment will help you escape from everyday life and contributes to the success of the treatments. The cooperating partners of the HPC provide high-quality health tourism services for visitors arriving in Harkány. The professional medical background is primarily provided by the Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány, while accommodation and high standard relaxation are provided for visitors seeking medical treatment by the partners involved as accommodation providers. Opportunities for leisure and family activities are ensured by the Harkány Spa and Open-air Bath and the Harkány Tourism Association with an area of 13.5 hectares. The dominant coordinating member of the merger is the Municipality of Harkány. The accredited health resort is ideal for both healing and relaxation in all seasons. Harkány and its surrounding area offers plenty of hiking opportunities and recreational programmes for all ages; we can even provide assistance in organising these programmes if required. founded, which focuses its activities on relieving the symptoms of psoriasis, as well as musculoskeletal rehabilitation and complex gynaecological treatment. The HPC, as a central service provider, collects the therapy-, rehabilitation-, tourism- and gastronomy- related requirements of the patients and their companions registering for psoriasis treatment, and it also provides appropriate care and accommodation. The Psoriasis Centre compiles personalized health services and tourism packages from the services provided by its partners, thus offering a well-arranged, organized and complex product for foreign and domestic visitors. Should you have any questions regarding treatments in Harkány or the registration, please contact the Harkány Psoriasis Centre: Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány Not-for-profit Company Harkány Psoriasis Centre (HPC) 1 Zsigmondy street, Harkány, H-7815 Telephone: info@psoriasiscentrum.hu

Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital Our institute is easy to approach from the main road, yet it is located in a quiet environment, next to a wonderful park with ancient trees.

45 double rooms, with en-suite bathrooms will be placed in the four-storey building, primarily for the domestic and foreign patients treated with psoriasis.

5 Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital Our institute is easy to approach from the main road, yet it is located in a quiet environment, next to a wonderful park with ancient trees. The facility, previously operating with 4 wings and 200 rooms, was enhanced with a new hospital wing with the quality of a hotel in double rooms, with en-suite bathrooms will be placed in the four-storey building, primarily for the domestic and foreign patients treated with psoriasis. In recent years, we have further enhanced our offers with the chronic internal medicine, programmed cardiology, and weight management fields and related treatments. Thus, we can provide complex services that build on one another, which activity is unique in the region. The foundation of our visitors treatment is a close-knit team of highly trained physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, masseurs, physiotherapy assistants and the close co-operation of the members of support staff. The physicists, nurses and hospital staff involved will participate in a number of trainings to keep their skills up to date, as that they can exploit the potential of the devices used to treat the patients to a maximal extent and they can provide the human support and care necessary for healing. In addition to the separate consulting rooms for dermatology and dermatology-related fields available to patients, the facility has its own gyms, massage rooms, underwater jet massage tubs, galvanic treatment and electrotherapy rooms. These make it possible to provide a unique package of services among rehabilitation hospitals. The mineral water of Harkány is well known not only among those suffering from psoriasis, but among musculoskeletal patients and the sufferers of chronic gynaecological inflammations as well. The Spa and Balneological Hospital has been engaged in the active inpatient care of those suffering from musculoskeletal, especially rheumatologic diseases, the rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal diseases as well as the care of patients with gynaecological diseases and psoriasis ever since its foundation. Almost all forms of musculoskeletal lesions are treated at the hospital. Patients may even avoid surgery with the applied specific methods.

In addition to healing opportunities, refreshment facilities are also available in the rehabilitation centre, which contributes to the improvement of any condition.

6 All these services are provided by well-trained physiotherapists and ergotherapists in newly built gyms fitted with modern equipment. Spa treatments are available in reconstructed pools, bathtubs and, as a unique opportunity in the country, in inground pools. In addition to healing opportunities, refreshment facilities are also available in the rehabilitation centre, which contributes to the improvement of any condition. Among these facilities, the wellness pool, as well as the sole and body shaping cellulite massages are highly popular. The following services are available to paying patients and outpatients in the hospital: - Massage therapy; - Thermal pool; - Tub bath; - Carbonated bath; - Underwater jet massage - Electrotherapy treatments; - Facemasks - Filtered pelotherapy; - Mud mask (traditional) - Physiotherapy (ground and underwater exercises) - Weight bath - Diagnostic tests (laboratory, X-ray, UHT, DEXA) - Reflex refreshing massages, - Sauna, - Solarium - Wellness pool, - Jacuzzi, - Infra-sauna Psoriasis treatments In the Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány, the central institution of HPC, the treatment of patients with psoriasis takes place using the elements of natural spa treatments and classic dermatologic therapy. The complex treatments are centred around the spa pools of fresh thermal water gained from the thermal wells through the closed system. Psoriasis, based on our present knowledge, cannot be cured permanently. Due to the nature of the disease, patients require life-long, intermittent dermatology care (in case of complications in the joints, rheumatologic treatment as well) combined with inpatient care from time to time for some of them. The range of therapeutic solutions is wide: from ointments to different types of light therapy treatments to systematic medicine and, lately, to biological treatments.

The dermatologists of the Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány have achieved excellent results in relieving the symptoms of psoriasis with the thermal water of Harkány, special creams and

Therefore, the thermal water can be an ideal supplement to the conventional treatment of psoriasis.

7 The dermatologists of the Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány have achieved excellent results in relieving the symptoms of psoriasis with the thermal water of Harkány, special creams and phototherapy. and the simultaneous treatment of skin symptoms and joint complaints with complications. Therefore, the thermal water can be an ideal supplement to the conventional treatment of psoriasis. During treatment session of the psoriasis programme, we put high emphasis on revealing the triggering factors, we provide help to avoid them, and we use therapeutic procedures tailored to the skin condition and the medication to achieve the longest possible asymptomatic period. The competent medical authority accredited - recognised - the special healing effects of the thermal water of Harkány in compliance with European Union standard, with respect to the use of the developed protocols. Should you have any questions regarding treatments in Harkány or the registration, please contact the Harkány Psoriasis Centre: Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány Not-for-profit Company Harkány Psoriasis Centre (HPC) 1 Zsigmondy street, Harkány, H-7815 Telephone: info@psoriasiscentrum.hu Spa treatment is one of the oldest therapeutic solution. Positive effects of the thermal water of Harkány on the treatment of psoriasis include a faster recession of the symptoms of psoriasis, less medication, a lower concentration of ointments and a lower total dose of ultraviolet light necessary for relieving the symptoms (thus, fewer side effects can be expected), The spa cleans the skin, removes the traces of previous ointments. It is suitable for the removal of scales, crusts, or through adding antiseptic agents for the treatment of the superinfected skin lesions and the hydration of the stratum corneum. The spa removes the irritants and allergens from the skin surface, and after the spa treatment, the concentration of the ointments used in the dermatological treatment and the amount of UV light can be reduced. The spa treatment is widely used in the modern combined psoriasis therapy as well in Harkány, the salts dissolved in the water and the sulphuric gas contained in and released from the fresh water is absorbed through the skin and the respiratory epithelium, thus supporting the healing of skin lesions. Spa treatments are available in reconstructed pools, bathtubs and, as a unique opportunity in the country, in inground pools.

The Spa and Open-air Bath of Harkány The spa boasts with nearly two hundred-year old tradition due to its world fame thermal water, which, in its

The thirteen and a half hectare spa area includes both indoor and outdoor pools; one of the latter can even be used in winter.

The spa has an independent, high quality, medical department managed by a rheumatology specialist to assist the cure and care of HPC customers by its

8 The Spa and Open-air Bath of Harkány The spa boasts with nearly two hundred-year old tradition due to its world fame thermal water, which, in its composition and therapeutic mechanism, has not changed over the centuries. The thirteen and a half hectare spa area includes both indoor and outdoor pools; one of the latter can even be used in winter. Among the refreshing facilities, sauna, refreshing- and sole massage, underwater jet massage and whirlpool bath are also available. The spa has an independent, high quality, medical department managed by a rheumatology specialist to assist the cure and care of HPC customers by its capacity. Our services include Lymph drainage, fizzy bath, underwater jet massage, medical gymnastics, water, mud therapy, massage, physiotherapy and electrotherapy, as well as a number of naturopathic treatments and indulgent massages are at our guests disposal as well.

Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort**** The 88 rooms of the wellness hotel feature a range of facilities to satisfy all needs.

Beside the spa and the fitness centre, the facilities of the Hospital are also available in the hotel. Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort 1 Bartók Béla street, Harkány H-7815 T.: +36 72 580 980, F.

9 Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort**** The 88 rooms of the wellness hotel feature a range of facilities to satisfy all needs. It offers single and double rooms of different categories, as well as rooms/suites with the option of extra beds, two of which are available for people with reduced mobility. Beside the spa and the fitness centre, the facilities of the Hospital are also available in the hotel. Dráva Hotel Thermal Resort 1 Bartók Béla street, Harkány H-7815 T.: , F.: E: hotel@dravahotel.hu, W: Ametiszt Hotel Harkány*** The hotel features colourful gardens, inviting to relax, as well as 23 double rooms and 4 triple rooms, two pairs of which can be opened together to form double rooms for larger families. The services of the Hospital are available from the hotel. Ametiszt Hotel Harkány Szent István street, Harkány, T.: , M.: ametiszt@hotelharkany.com, Komfort Hotel Platán*** The newly renovated hotel offers accommodation for 130 people, catered for by a competent and attentive staff. Rooms are furnished and beds are designed taking into consideration the convenience of guests with musculoskeletal complaints; in addition, all rooms are accessible for the physically disabled as well. Komfort Hotel Platán 15 Bartók Béla street, Harkány, H-7815 T.: , F.: E.: info@hotelplatan.hu W.:

Thermal Hotel Harkány**** The spa, wellness and conference hotel offers 131 superior and standard category rooms.

Its restaurants offer a varied selection of meals, with special dishes for vegetarians, and guests with food allergies or following a special diet as well.

10 Thermal Hotel Harkány**** The spa, wellness and conference hotel offers 131 superior and standard category rooms. As the largest and only hotel in the South Transdanubian region with an independent medical department, it directly accepts patients arriving for spa treatment. Its restaurants offer a varied selection of meals, with special dishes for vegetarians, and guests with food allergies or following a special diet as well. Thermal Hotel Harkány 1 Járó József street, Harkány, H-7815 T.: , F.: E.: sales@thermalhotelharkany.hu, W.: Termál Camping Apartments Harkány The hotel complex and its large, landscaped parkland with ancient trees and grooves satisfy the guests accommodation needs with a diverse range of services. There are apartments, apartment houses, hotel rooms, caravan and tent sites, a restaurant and an outdoor fireplace as well. Guests seeking spa services and bathing can use the facilities of the Drava Hotel Thermal Resort****. Termál Camping Apartments Harkány 6 Bajcsy Zs. street, Harkány, H-7815 T.: , F.: E: reservation@campingharkany.hu, W:

Thermal Camping Thermal Hotel Hotel Platán Dráva Hotel Mayor s Office Amethyst Hotel Spa and Open-air Bath Office Tourinform Spa and Balneological Hospital Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological

11 Thermal Camping Thermal Hotel Hotel Platán Dráva Hotel Mayor s Office Amethyst Hotel Spa and Open-air Bath Office Tourinform Spa and Balneological Hospital Zsigmondy Vilmos Spa and Balneological Hospital of Harkány Not-for-profit Company (HGYK) Harkány Psoriasis Centre (HPC) 1 Zsigmondy street, Harkány, H-7815 Telephone: / Fax: / T.: / F.: / info@psoriasiscentrum.hu Mayor s Office 2-4 Petőfi Sándor street, Harkány, H-7815 Telephone: / , / polgarmesterihivatal@harkany.hu Medicinal Baths Harkány Zrt. 7 Kossuth L. street, Harkány, H-7815 Telephone: / Fax: / info@harkanyfurdo.hu Thermal Hotel Harkány 1 Járó József street, Harkány, H-7815 T: , F: Thermal Camping Apartments Harkány 6 Bajcsy Zs. street, Harkány, H-7815 T: / , F: / Comfort Hotel Platán 15 Bartók Béla street, Harkány, H-7815 T.: , F.: Drava Hotel Thermal Resort 1 Bartók Béla street, Harkány, H-7815 T.: , F.: Amethyst Hotel Harkány Szent István street, Harkány T.: , M.: /

12 Discover Southern Baranya, the surroundings of Harkány! For hiking opportunities around Harkány, contact: Tourinform Harkány - Harkány Tourism Association 7 Kossuth L. street, Harkány, H tourinform@harkany.hu

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