Dear friends and colleagues,
In 2022, at the very beginning of the Russian aggression against Ukraine, thanks to your donations and unwavering support, the international family medicine clinic “InterFamily” was founded. It took just over four years for the clinic to gain recognition and a strong reputation not only across Europe, but also throughout Ukraine.

During an official working visit to Uzhhorod, Prime Minister of Ukraine Yuliia Svyrydenko became acquainted with the work of the regional healthcare system and the implementation of key government programs in the field of healthcare.

Yesterday became one of the truly landmark days in the history of our clinic: we had the honor of welcoming a high-level state delegation, including Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, Minister of Health Viktor Liashko, and the leadership of the National Health Service of Ukraine (NHSU).

There are 17 private family medicine clinics and medical centers in Uzhhorod. The delegation had the opportunity to choose which clinic to visit—and they chose “InterFamily.” This choice clearly reflects who we are and what we do. We have been selected and recognized at the national level, and we have established direct communication and dialogue with the leadership of the NHSU and the Ministry of Health.

We truly surprised Minister of Health Viktor Liashko with the fact that we launched a screening program 16 years ago — long before it became a national initiative planned for implementation in 2026. This program was initiated after the clinic’s founder and director, Dr. P.O. Kolesnyk, visited the United States and met with Dr. M. Rampton.

• We shared our experience in promoting the “Screening 40+” concept, and Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko expressed her hope that members of the Verkhovna Rada would come to understand the importance of this program as clearly as we do.
• We also presented our participation in international projects such as MIMIND and ShowUp4Health, as well as the ongoing support of our friends and partners from the European professional community, WONCA Europe, and colleagues from Corvallis, USA.
• A special highlight was the presentation of our own digital platform, CheckMe, developed in line with modern evidence-based screening policies. It is symbolic that we have just received the official copyright certificate for this product. The platform generated strong interest from Minister Viktor Liashko.

Of course, we could say much more about our achievements—but this time, we would rather give the floor to the Head of the NHSU, Nataliia Husak:

“I am impressed by your center and your team. Thank you for your dedication and professionalism in serving patients. This is an excellent example of what modern primary care should look like—built around the needs of the patient. Everything here follows a unified logic: treatment, prevention, risk assessment, and continuous patient support, without fragmentation or formalism.

You can feel the team’s cohesion and calm professionalism. No unnecessary rush. Vaccination, including HPV, screenings, their own certified IT health assessment tool CheckMe, diagnostics, psychological support, and outreach services—all of this creates a comprehensive model where primary care focuses not on consequences, but on risks.

It is therefore natural that “InterFamily” has actively joined the ‘Screening 40+’ program. For them, this is not something external or additional, but a continuation of their core philosophy—early detection, prevention, and working with patients before problems become complex.

Another important point is that this institution trains doctors and works with students and interns. This is extremely valuable, because it is not just about one strong center, but about creating an environment where a new approach to primary care and a new professional mindset are formed from the very beginning.”

We have shown that “InterFamily” is:

– a clinic built on prevention and evidence-based medicine;
– a space where treatment, education, and science come together;
– a team that grew out of volunteer work and became a sustainable system of care.

We are always grateful for your support and cooperation!