Fundació Althaia

Fundació Althaia is a non-profit healthcare foundation headquartered in Manresa, in the Bages region of Catalonia, Spain. It operates as an integrated health and social care provider, bringing together hospital care, primary care, intermediate care, private care and mental health services under a single organisational umbrella. Its official website presents the foundation as a university-affiliated care network serving the territory of Central Catalonia, with a strong emphasis on specialised medical training, clinical research and community health projects. The foundation's activities span several care levels. Its website lists specialised care (atenció especialitzada), primary care (atenció primària), intermediate care (atenció intermèdia), private care (atenció privada) and mental health care (atenció a la salut mental). Alongside direct patient care, Althaia runs specialised health training programmes, a health portal, clinical imaging services, a blog and a research and innovation portfolio. It also participates in European research initiatives, notably the PRAISE-U project on early detection of prostate cancer, which is led by the European Association of Urology. As a non-profit entity, Fundació Althaia is not listed on any stock exchange and does not operate as a commercial company in the conventional sense. Its funding and governance model is typical of Catalan health foundations, combining public health system contracts with private and philanthropic support. The foundation collaborates with territorial agents in health and social care through shared agendas promoted under Catalonia's smart specialisation strategy (RIS3CAT 2030). Althaia is also active in public engagement and continuing education, hosting events such as the Aula Althaia sessions on cardiology and oncology, photographic exhibitions and research nights. Its communication channels include news updates, project pages and a dedicated health portal aimed at patients and professionals in the Manresa area.

Fundació Althaia is a non-profit healthcare foundation based in Manresa, Catalonia, Spain. It operates as an integrated health and social care organisation serving the Bages region and Central Catalonia. While the exact founding date is not provided in the available evidence, the foundation has developed into a university-affiliated care network with a broad portfolio of services. Over time, Althaia has expanded its scope to cover multiple levels of care. Its website organises services into specialised care, primary care, intermediate care, private care and mental health care, reflecting a model of integrated care delivery. The foundation also runs specialised health training programmes, a health portal, clinical imaging services and a blog, and it maintains an active research and innovation agenda. A notable recent development is Althaia's participation in the PRAISE-U project, a three-year European research initiative led by the European Association of Urology aimed at improving early detection of prostate cancer across the European Union. The foundation also engages in territorial collaboration through shared health and social agendas promoted under Catalonia's RIS3CAT 2030 smart specialisation strategy. Althaia remains active in public engagement, hosting events such as the Aula Althaia sessions on cardiology and oncology, photographic exhibitions and research nights. Its communication channels include news updates, project pages and a dedicated health portal for patients and professionals.

• Althaia awards scholarships to three residents for doctoral theses.

• Althaia announces presentation of PRAISE-U European project experience at the Research Night in Manresa.

Non-profit, university-affiliated integrated health and social care provider for the Bages and Central Catalonia territory.

• Specialised care

  Hospital-based specialised medical services.

• Primary care

  First-contact and community health services.

• Intermediate care

  Care services between hospital and home, including rehabilitation and long-term care.

• Private care

  Private healthcare services offered by the foundation.

• Mental health care

  Mental health services and support.

• Specialised health training

  Residency and continuing education programmes for health professionals.

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