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The Nałęczów health resort has almost two hundred years of tradition in treating various diseases, including cardiovascular diseases. It is characterized by a special microclimate, as well as charming landscapes, which have an impact on the health of patients. No wonder that the Nałęczów health resort is an extremely popular destination for various types of medical trips.
History of the health resort Nałęczów
The history of the Nałęczów health resort goes back to the 80th century. Then Antoni Małachowski, the owner of the Nałęczów estate, discovered that the water from the nearby springs had healing properties. Therefore, Małachowski decided to transform his area into a health resort with baths, accommodation facilities, a pharmacy and medical facilities. The construction was completed at the beginning of the XNUMXs and soon the first guests started to come to Nałęczów.
Nałęczów health resort soon became very fashionable in the entire Kingdom of Poland. It became famous as a destination for many artists and writers. Bolesław Prus was closely related to the health resort in Nałęczów, and Stefan Żeromski lived there for several years and wrote two novels in Nałęczów.
The health resort in Nałęczów has been continuously accepting people who need to improve their health. Over the decades, the infrastructure of the spa has developed significantly, thanks to which it can be used by crowds of patients. Currently, the management of the Nałęczów health resort is performed by Zakład Leczniczy Uzdrowisko Nałęczów SA, which owns most of the facilities in the town.
Why does the Nałęczów health resort have a positive effect on health?
The Nałęczów health resort is located in a lowland area, surrounded by hills and ravines. Thanks to this, a kind of microclimate is created in its area, called in climatotherapy “weakly stimulus”, that is, characterized by mild weather, stimulating the human body to a small extent. The air in Nałęczów is saturated with essential oils secreted by trees from the surrounding coniferous forests. Moreover, Nałęczów is famous for its healing springs, providing crystal clear water with a high content of calcium and iron. This is where the mineral waters Nałęczowianka and Cisowianka, which are popular throughout the country, come from.
Nałęczów spa offer
The main manager of the health resort is Zakład Leczniczy Uzdrowisko Nałęczów SA The company has control over the following most important facilities in Nałęczów:
- “Prince Józef” Sanatorium,
- Cardiology Hospital,
- Sanatorium „Fortunat”,
- Villa “Uciecha”,
- Old Bathrooms.
In addition, there are also smaller guesthouses with a total of 10 facilities. In addition, Nałęczów is home to the Rolnik Health Resort, the Railway Health Resort Hospital, the Polish Teachers Association Sanatorium, and many other private facilities.
All these establishments provide an extensive accommodation and catering base. Various types of treatment, rehabilitation and sanatorium stays as well as hospital treatment are offered. Psychological care is also provided in the spa facilities due to the importance of mental condition in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In Nałęczów you will also find a SPA center, facilities dedicated to physiotherapy, as well as several places for entertainment and integration.
The charming neighborhood of Nałęczów is also conducive to hiking. The best place for walks will be the Zdrojowy Park, where you will find the historic Old Bathrooms, the Water Pump Room and the Palm House. The islet on the Bochotniczanka River, flowing through the center of the park, is also a popular destination for walks.
Who can be treated at the Nałęczów spa?
The therapeutic profile of the Nałęczów health resort is aimed primarily at people with cardiovascular diseases. A referral for sanatorium treatment in Nałęczów is most often given to patients suffering from:
- coronary heart disease,
- hypertension,
- cardiovascular neurosis.
The offer of the health resort in Nałęczów is also adapted to patients after a heart attack or surgery of the heart muscle. The possibility of rehabilitation and improving health in Nałęczów can also be obtained by people suffering from diabetes and various diseases of the locomotor system.
It is possible to use the Nałęczów health resort facilities with the National Health Fund. Both the Nałęczów Health Resort and smaller structures have signed a contract with the National Health Fund. Moreover, it is possible to receive a referral for physical rehabilitation in Nałęczów under the Social Insurance Institution. In such a situation, ZUS covers all costs of treatment, including travel.