The delegation of the Lipetsk region became acquainted with the best practices in the development of healthcare and the social sphere in Nizhny Novgorod.

      On May 17, 2026, at 21:16 Society During the period from May 14 to 15, a representative delegation from the Lipetsk region was on a working visit to the Nizhny Novgorod region. The trip aimed to familiarize with the best practices in the development of Nizhny Novgorod's healthcare and social sphere. The delegation was headed by the Deputy Governor of the Lipetsk region, Olga Beloglazova, and included the region's Minister of Health, Lilia Samoshina, and specialists from the department, as well as specialists from the regional Ministry of Social Policy. The two-day program of the visit included visits to a number of facilities. At the site of the Ministry of Health of the Nizhny Novgorod region, colleagues discussed achievements in the implementation of national projects "Long and Active Life" and "Family." Experts from OGU "Lipetskpharmacy" visited the sites of the State Enterprise of the region "Nizhny Novgorod Regional Pharmacy." Guests were shown the systems for accounting and storage of medications, established connections between "warehouse - pharmacy" and "warehouse - hospital," and the work of the quality control center. Colleagues noted the high level of automation and the application of lean production principles. At the Medical Information and Analytical Center, specialists from the Lipetsk region were presented with a report on the digitalization of Nizhny Novgorod medicine. Today, artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly being implemented in the practices of healthcare institutions. Work continues on transitioning from paper document management to electronic. As Galina Mikhaylova mentioned, it was also important to show guests both the work of the "exemplary" outpatient medical institution - City Polyclinic No. 4, and the best practices in hospitals. The delegation visited clinics involved in the "Health City" projects (Nizhny Novgorod Regional Clinical Hospital named after N.A. Semashko and NIIKO "Nizhny Novgorod Regional Clinical Oncology Dispensary") and "Health Quarter" (NII - Specialized Cardiac Surgery Clinical Hospital named after Academician B.A. Korolev and Nizhny Novgorod Regional Children's Clinical Hospital). These projects are being implemented on the initiative of the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Gleb Nikitin, and involve comprehensive development of hospital territories to provide high-quality, high-tech medical care to residents. The flagship project "Family Quarter" is also being implemented in the Nizhny Novgorod region. It aims to improve the reproductive health of Nizhny Novgorod residents and increase birth rates. As noted by the Minister of Demography and Human Capital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Igor Pantyukhin, both the Nizhny Novgorod and Lipetsk regions currently face the task of overcoming the "demographic winter." At the site of the ANO "Institute of Demographic Development," guests were presented with unique services in the field of demography and measures of non-financial support for future parents and families with children. Experts assessed the importance of implementing the "Emergency Demographic Assistance" program, which includes a hotline and the chatbot "Save.rf," through which Nizhny Novgorod residents can receive free consultations from psychologists, lawyers, and social work specialists. According to the Minister of Social Development and Family Policy of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Igor Sedykh, colleagues were also impressed by the work of the ANO "Resource Center 'Children in the Family.'" This structure coordinates efforts to prevent social orphanhood and family dysfunction. Guests also visited the Ministry of Social Development and Family Policy itself, where they were informed about the implementation of digital projects and the provision of rehabilitation assistance to Nizhny Novgorod residents. The work in the second direction was vividly demonstrated at the Social Development Center, which provides comprehensive support for people with autism spectrum disorders, and at the "Vityaz" Center for Social Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons and Combat Veterans in Dzerzhinsk. The results of the delegation's visit were summarized by the Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, Andrey Checherin. "Visits from colleagues from other regions of the country are always about exchanging experiences and mutual support. President of Russia Vladimir Putin sets common tasks for us: increasing the birth rate, increasing life expectancy, and improving the quality of various services, primarily in the social sphere. We discussed such relevant areas of work as attracting and supporting medical personnel, improving the effectiveness of IVF programs, providing assistance from social workers based in medical institutions, and many others. We definitely have much to learn from our colleagues!" concluded the deputy head of the region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+