π₯ First Aid and Healthcare in Poland β When You Need Help
Your Health Matters β Know Where to Go π©Ί
Feeling sick in a foreign country can be scary and confusing. Where do you go for emergency care? How do you get prescription medication? What do you say at the pharmacy when you don't speak Polish?
This meeting will give you confidence and clarity about navigating Poland's healthcare system. Whether it's a minor cold or a serious emergency, you'll know exactly what to do and where to go.
π― What can you expect from the event?
π¨ Emergency care β when every minute counts
Learn the universal emergency number 112 and when to use it. Understand how the Emergency Department (SOR - Szpitalny OddziaΕ Ratunkowy) works, what to expect when you arrive, and how to communicate your symptoms even with limited Polish.
π Night and holiday care
Not everything is an emergency, but sometimes you need help outside regular hours. Discover Nocna i ΕwiΔ teczna Opieka Zdrowotna (Night and Holiday Healthcare) β what it is, where to find it, and when to use it instead of the ER.
π Navigating the pharmacy
Polish pharmacies are different from what you might be used to. Learn the difference between prescription medications and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, how to ask for common medicines, and what you can get without seeing a doctor.
π Sick leave (L4) β your rights
If you're working or studying and get sick, you need to understand the L4 system (sick leave certificate). How do you get one? What are your obligations as an employee or student? We'll explain the process step by step.
π Finding substitutes for your home country medications
Many medications popular in Asia or other regions aren't available in Poland under the same names. We'll help you identify Polish equivalents for common medicines you might need, and show you how to find alternatives when your regular medication isn't available.
π₯ Understanding the healthcare system
Get an overview of how public vs private healthcare works in Poland, what your insurance covers (if you have Polish insurance), and when you might need to pay out of pocket.
π What will you receive?
β
Emergency phrase card β key medical terms in Polish and English
β
Pharmacy guide β common medications and their Polish equivalents
β
Healthcare facilities map β nearest SOR, pharmacies, and night care
β
L4 process guide β step-by-step sick leave instructions
β
Emergency contacts list β all important numbers in one place
β
Access to our community group for health-related questions
π Who is this meeting for?
- π€ Anyone who wants to feel prepared for health emergencies
- π People who need to find medication they used back home
- π Students and employees who need to understand sick leave rules
- π° Anyone feeling anxious about healthcare in a foreign country
π‘ Why you shouldn't miss this
β Don't panic when you or someone you know gets sick
β
Do know exactly where to go and what to do
β Don't struggle to find the right medication
β
Do learn how to navigate Polish pharmacies confidently
β Don't lose your job or face academic consequences due to sick leave confusion
β
Do understand your rights and obligations when you're ill
β Questions?
Contact us through the contact form on our website.
Being sick is hard enough. Navigating healthcare shouldn't make it worse! π₯
See you on March 27th! Places are limited