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Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas was born 94 years ago
Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas was born 94 years ago in Vilarinho do Bairro, Anadia. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Coimbra in 1960. He specialised in Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital in Lisbon, and practised at the...
FCH | ADT Partnership – 2026 University Students’ Meeting
We have once again brought mentors and mentees together for another opportunity to meet, share experiences and support these young students on their academic journey. Since 2022, the Casa Hermes Foundation, in partnership with the Duarte Tarré Association, has been...
Meeting promoted by Servier at the Casa Hermes Foundation
The Casa Hermes Foundation would like to thank Servier for choosing its headquarters as the venue for the meeting that brought together healthcare professionals from the Aveiro region. It was a privilege to host this occasion for gathering, dialogue and sharing...
The Casa Hermes Foundation is expanding its educational services with a new programme – NUTRIR
The Casa Hermes Foundation is expanding its range of educational services with a new programme dedicated to food literacy in schools. Thus, NUTRIR – the Food Literacy Programme – has been launched, aimed at primary school pupils, promoting an educational, fun and...
Health Education: the value of the testimony of those who promote health and well-being
The importance of health education is also demonstrated by the testimony of those who work daily to promote prevention and well-being. We share the testimony of Dr. Mariana Bastos, Coordinator of USF Aradas, who talks to us about the relevance of initiatives such as...
Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter | October ’25 – February ’26
In recent months, the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health have promoted educational projects, health initiatives and new partnerships involving hundreds of students, visitors and institutions. In this edition, you can discover: ▪️...
The Cultura que Cuida pilot project comes to an end
We have reached the end of the Cultura que Cuida pilot project, an initiative of the Casa Hermes Foundation in partnership with ITAU – Instituto Técnico de Alimentação Humana (Technical Institute of Human Nutrition), aimed at promoting active aging through cultural...
Health education becomes even more meaningful when it is recognised by those who accompany students every day
Teacher Dina Ribau, from the Professional School of Agriculture and Rural Development in Vagos, whom we thank for her visit and words, shares her views on the impact of the sessions of the ‘Protecting is in your hands’ Project, in the context of sexually transmitted...
The Casa Hermes Foundation thanks Glicínias Plaza for its generous donation
The Casa Hermes Foundation would like to thank Glicínias Plaza for its generous donation of two wheelchairs and two pushchairs, a contribution that greatly reinforces our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. This donation is particularly important in ensuring...