Marine Medical Center

Marine Medical Center island of lošinj www.medical-losinj.com

MARINE MEDICAL CENTER marine medical center is a medical facility that operates as part of lošinj hotels & villas group. top experts who work for the center - medical specialists and nutritionists, keep up with the latest medical and technological advancements.

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MARINE MEDICAL CENTER Marine Medical Center offers the services of conventional, Western European medical practice, but it also greatly relies on natural healing methods. All treatments have been approved by the European Union and are conducted under the supervision of around twenty specialists with vast experience in their fields. The Center is registered for specialist-advisory health care services, diagnostics and medical rehabilitation in the field of internal medicine and paediatrics. Through the health care programmes of the Marine Medical Center, our specialists implement their experience based on the studies of Lošinj's natural healing factors and their impact on health. These programmes are unique because of their individual holistic approach to each client, whose health is looked after by a team of experts. Alongside medical specialists, the programmes also include services of wellness therapists, kinesiologists, nutritionists and beauty therapists. All programmes have the goal of improving overall health, protecting normal functions of the respiratory tract and lungs, reducing the influence of stress and promoting recovery from stress, renewing physical energy and adopting a healthy lifestyle. Marine Medical Center offers various health services following strict procedures and providing exquisite service. Marine Medical Center's programmes are conducted in the Health Zones of the hotels with ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications of excellence. On top of that, certain hotels, such as Vitality Hotel Punta, also have the prestigious certifications standing for excellence - ECARF (European Center for Allergy Research Foundation) Quality Seal that guarantees anti-allergy approach to infrastructure maintenance, as well as individual preparation of food without allergens. The hotel also has the prestigious ESPA (European Spa) certificate that guarantees excellent quality of service in the medical spa and wellness offer. The unique characteristic of the Marine Medical Center is that it promotes the healthy climate of Lošinj and its beneficial effects for specific medical conditions and illnesses. There are numerous researches and studies that prove that the island of Lošinj abounds in natural factors that help the recovery and improvement of your general health and wellbeing. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 5

LOŠINJ HOTELS & VILLAS HE A LTH ZONE health zones that offer health programmes designed by the marine medical center can be found in hotel bellevue in čikat, and vitality hotel punta in veli lošinj. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 7

LOŠINJ HOTELS & VILLAS HEALTH ZONE specialist doctor's offices in the hotels are fitted with top quality equipment, thus offering various diagnostic and ther apeutic services. The programmes are primarily intended for persons who strive for healthy living, for persons who wish to prevent the development of illnesses by making healthy choices, as well as persons with minor health issues. The newly refurbished, luxury Hotel Bellevue offers carefully designed programmes, such as: Santé! Health maintenance programme, including a preventive internist's examination Stress Adieu! Stress relief programme Vitality Hotel Punta offers targeted programmes and workshops for lung regeneration for children as well as adults: Re-Spiro programmes have been developed in cooperation with the Croatian Respiratory Society and Srebrnjak Children's Hospital in Zagreb. They offer an original and multidisciplinary approach to lung rehabilitation and exercises based on scientific and clinical evidence and diagnostic procedures in combination with natural healing factors. Silhouette Body sculpting and weight loss programme R energy Vitality regeneration programme a detailed description of active programmes, their content, duration and price can be found in the promotional materials at the end of the leaflet. 8 MARINE MEDICAL CENTER

LOŠINJ HOTELS & VILLAS HEALTH ZONE outdoor exercises Lošinj's unique climate provides an ideal environment for spending your time and exercising outdoors almost year round. re-spiro programmes Breathing techniques with a therapist, surrounded by health promoting environment. eximia Eximia is an esthetic noninvasive face and body system - all in one. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 9

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ the island of lošinj is truly special. although it is part of the world famous croatian coast with over a thousand beautiful islands, lošinj still stands out for its unique location, mild subtropical climate, exceptional air quality and pristine sea. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 11

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ to lošinj illor natural rent excea etur factors rem unti A unique unti consedicabo. subtropical climate Nemodis and the volupti clean ommolup sea are tasimet the result aut of qui a aut warm am qui sea alita current peratum that surrounds et, aut voluptatur? the island. Such environment has a positive effect on the vegetation which, in turn, has a positive impact on the exceptional air quality. Lošinj, one of the remotest islands in the Kvarner Archipelago, is surrounded by a warm Southern Meditteranean Sea current, which has a positive effect on its climate. It is specific because of its pleasant summers and mild winters, as well as its 2,631 hours of sunshine per year - which amounts to an average of 300 sunny days. The island of Lošinj owes its fragrant air to more than a thousand plant species, over two hundred of which are medicinal and aromatic plants. A thick pine forest additionally protects the island from wind and contributes to the stability of air temperature, which 12 MARINE MEDICAL CENTER

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ 120 years of tradition The healing benefits of Lošinj were recognized in the 19 th century when Mali and Veli Lošinj became the official climatic health resorts of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. together with other natural factors has a beneficial effect on the human body. If we add the fact that the island has a 120-year old tradition of medical, but also commercial tourism - it becomes clear that Lošinj is an exceptional destination where your vacation acquires a new, healthy dimension. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 13

HISTORY 120 years of tradition prof. ambroz haračić The visionary approach and ideas of Prof. Haračić contributed to the development of health tourism on the island. 1884 Prof. Ambroz Haračić published the results of his meteorological research that showed the connection between the climate and the plant cover, and their positive influence on health. 1895 Alongside the Viennese elite, members of the Habsburg family and numerous high society personalities, Archduke Franz Ferdinand spent time on the island of Lošinj in order to improve his feeble health. THE HABSBURGS The imperial family, along with the Viennese elite, replaced crowded and noisy Opatija with the fragrant, intimate environment of the island of Lošinj. 1892 The Austro-Hungarian government in Vienna declared Mali and Veli Lošinj climatic health resorts. That was the start of tourism as well as medical tourism revival on the island, and the time when numerous pensions, hotels, sanatoriums and health resorts were built. 1903 In Veli Lošinj, an institute for children and adults with minor illnesses, the Dr. Josef Simonitsch Kuranstalt Sanatorium, was established as the first healthcare facility that used natural thalassotherapy factors in patient care. 14 MARINE MEDICAL CENTER

HISTORY in medical tourism 1967 Branko Vukelić, M.D., Ph.D., began his fiveyear research, which was also one of the first research projects conducted at the Children's Hospital Veli Lošinj. It studied the influence of heliomarinotherapy on skin diseases, such as psoriasis and neurodermatitis. 1985 The most extensive and detailed five-year research project at the Children's Hospital Veli Lošinj began, forming part of the programme of the scientific study shared between the former German Democratic Republic and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which showed the positive effect of natural medicinal factors for children suffering from asthma. 2010 and 2012 Anamarija Margan Šulc, M.D., M.Sc., conducted a study on the effect of climate and the natural aerosol effect of the island of Lošinj on lung function. The conclusion of the study was that a vacation on Lošinj might be beneficial for persons with breathing disorders. 2015 Over 20 top health professionals working on Lošinj with the aim of continuing the 120-year long tradition of medical tourism through designing programmes and providing a first-class medical service. recent analyses show that the primary natural factors, the air and the sea, are of exceptional quality, as confirmed by the blue flags awarded to several beaches along veli and mali lošinj. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 15

NATURAL HEALTH FACTORS by the end of the 19th century, the specific climate of lošinj had attracted the attention of leading health care specialists from austria, and because of the scientific research by prof. ambroz haračić, the island of lošinj was declared the official climatic health resort of the austro-hungarian monarchy in 1892. special climatic and natural factors have been preserved until today, which is confirmed by recent analyses of the sea and air quality carried out by leading croatian health institutions. therefore, the island of lošinj offers the modern guest much more than just a comfortable rest under the sun. it offers health!

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ the only mediterranean island with a subtropical climate n at u r a l oasis The island of Lošinj is the only Adriatic island with a special subtropical climate. It is the result of the warm Mediterranean Sea current that surrounds the island from both sides. As a result, Lošinj has wellbalanced meteorological elements, such as warm and humid air, but also exceptionally clean sea. Moreover, due to a large number of hours of sunshine per year, Lošinj is one of the sunniest destinations in Croatia. Consequently, mild winters and pleasant summers are beneficial not only for people, but also for the islands rich Mediterranean vegetation. The average annual air temperature on Lošinj is 16 C. The unique climate of Lošinj is therefore considered to be extremely beneficial for the body throughout the year, and especially in springs and summers. Over a thousand species of different aromatic and medicinal herbs grow on Lošinj. Other than the plant species typical for this climate, you can also find sequoias, Indian figs, oranges, lemons and tangerines. Local sailors brought these attractive plants to the island from their long voyages. Local wild herbs include sage, laurel, rosemary, lavender, myrtle, thyme and immortelle, as well as numerous other species whose essential oils, dispersed in the air and mixed with the aerosol, contribute to the recovery of the respiratory system, increase lung function and even have a beneficial effect on some dermatological issues. Regardless of the time of year you visit Lošinj, you will feel comfortable, and as a souvenir - you will take home your improved health! MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 17

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ the pristine sea The Adriatic Sea is considered to be one of the cleanest seas in the Mediterranean, and the water in the Lošinj-Cres archipelago is extremely clean. Its quality is regularly tested under the supervision of the Department of Health and Ecology. Crystal clean and clear sea is extremely beneficial for our body, whether you swim in it during the warmer months or inhale the healthy sea aerosol throughout the entire year. Swimming in the sea is ideal for muscle tone; it relaxes and calms the body, and has a positive effect on certain skin conditions, such as dermatitis. The swimming pools in the hotels and villas belonging to the Lošinj Hotels & Villas Group are filled with seawater. By inhaling the tiny drops of the seawater aerosol - which include not only salt but also drops of essential oils of aromatic and medicinal herbs - you get an open air wellness center for all your senses, and above all, an air bath that aids the recovery of the respiratory system and improves lung function. 18 MARINE MEDICAL CENTER

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ sun - the source of life 250 000 trees At the end of the 19th century, in Čikat, more than 250,000 saplings of Aleppo pine, juniper and cypress were planted. Lošinj is one of the sunniest islands in the Adriatic. On average, it has 7.2 hours of sunshine per day. The plant cover on the island flourishes due to a large number of sunshine hours. As a result and thanks to the abundant, green vegetation, each of the four seasons on Lošinj is charming. The fragrant plants calendar allows us to follow the blooming of specific plants month by month so we can advise our guests on the ideal time for their stay. For instance, it is best to treat vegetative problems in spring, skin diseases in summer, and cardiovascular problems in autumn. more than 2,600 hours of sunshine per year Mild temperature variations during the day are pleasant for the body, and a large number of sunny hours allows you to enjoy the healing nature. the island of lošinj is unique due to its natural, healing factors such as: unique subtropical climate, 2,631 hours of sunshine per year, over 1,000 plant species, 230 of which are medicinal and aromatic herbs, exceptional quality of sea water, superior air quality. more than 1,000 fragrances Lošinj sailors brought home plants from all over the world. Thus, along with the local herbs, such as lavender and rosemary, you can also see sequoias, lemons, and oranges growing on the island. MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 19

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ scientific studies on the impact of lošinj's climate on human health Even though the origins of medical tourism on the island of Lošinj date back to the 19th century, the conclusions of the first studies on the effect of climate on health are still valid today. Anamarija Margan Šulc, M.D., M.Sc., internal medicine specialist has, together with associates, conducted a research project on the beneficial effects of Lošinj's microclimate on lung function. Methods used in the study: The subjects were the registered guests of a camp in Čikat, and the measuring method was spirometry. Lung function parametres were measured at the time of the subjects' arrival and the time of their departure from Lošinj. Control measurments were performed after 11 days on average. Ninety-three persons, aged 14-84, participated in the study. Conclusion of the study: Results showed that time spent on the island of Lošinj can have beneficial effects for the lung function of persons with breathing problems, which led to the development of the Re-Spiro lung rehabilitation programmes conducted for children and adults in Vitality Hotel Punta. R ecommendation: If you suffer from respiratory tract problems, asthma or respiratory tract disorders, we recommend a vacation on the island of Lošinj in spring and autumn. Time spent inhaling the healthy Lošinj air might improve expectoration and reduce coughing. Additionally, the air rich with aerosol and essential oil particles of medicinal herbs facilitates breathing and leads to long-term remission. Results of the study: Improvement of lung function after an average of 11 days spent on the island. 20 MARINE MEDICAL CENTER

UNIQUE CLIMATE OF THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ the study by dr. margan šulc, m.d., is a continuation of the extensive research conducted by branko vukelić, m.d., ph.d. The study by Dr. Margan Šulc, M.D., is a continuation of the extensive research conducted by Branko Vukelić, M.D., Ph.D., in the period from 1985 to 1999, called "Influence of environmental factors on the evolution of bronchial asthma in children". The research included 4,620 children, aged 7-15, diagnosed with bronchial asthma. The biggest indicator of the healing powers of the island is the fact that some of the children who participated in the study, who are adults today, return to Lošinj every year with their families, to clear their airways and turn their vacation into healing. Even though the occurrence of asthma and lung disease is on the rise both in Croatia and in Europe, the natural healing and recovery might, in the long-term, help manage chronic lung and respiratory tract diseases. Welcome to Lošinj, the island of vitality! MARINE MEDICAL CENTER 21

contact Marine Medical Center d.o.o. Dražica 1, HR-51 550 Mali Lošinj, Croatia T: +385 (0)51 661 111 +385(0)51 667 543 E: health@losinj-hotels.com www.medical-losinj.com