General Information

Jagiellonian University
Medical College
ESHMS
Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Department of Medical Sociology
European Society
for Health and Medical Sociology
Eleventh ESHMS International Congress
August 31 - September 2, 2006
Krakow, Poland
European health – old and new challenges
Tackling health inequalities
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please note that delegates should wear their congress badges at all times.
Venues
This year’s Congress will be held in two venues localized within easy walking distance (3-5
minutes) of each other: Collegium Novum and Collegium Nowodworskiego.
The following activities will be held in Collegium Novum (24 Gołębia Street):
- Registration
- Opening and closing ceremony of the Congress
- Plenary session lectures
- Parallel sessions (Hall and Room 30 on the first floor, Room 52 and Room 56 on the second floor)
-Teaching Medical Sociology Session
- Meeting of the Executive Committee of the ESHMS
- Coffee breaks
The following activities will be held in Collegium Nowodworskiego (12 Św. Anny street):
- Satellite sessions of the Medical Sociology Section of the Polish Sociological Association
- Parallel Poster sessions
- General Assembly of the ESHMS
- Lunch
Registration
The registration desk is localized in the front of the Main Hall in Collegium Novum (24 Gołębia
Street, first floor) and will be open from 10:00-18:00 on Thursday August 31st and from 8:30-16:30
Department of Medical Sociology, Kopernika 7 St, 31-034 Krakow, Poland
Phone: +48 12 4223182, +48 12 4231003, +48 12 4247236, Fax: +48 12 4228795
www.eshms2006.org.pl E-mail: [email protected]
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on Friday September 1st. Participants with special needs are asked to E-mail the registration desk so
that appropriate arrangements may be made.
Language
The official language of the Congress is English. Satellite sessions of the Medical Sociology
Section of the Polish Sociological Association which will be held in Polish (all abstracts are also
available in English)
Plenary Session
Plenary session lectures will be delivered in the Hall of Collegium Novum (24 Gołębia Street, first
floor) on Thursday August 31st and Saturday September 2nd.
Parallel Sessions
Five simultaneous parallel sessions will be held. Four English language sessions will be located in
Collegium Novum (24 Gołębia Street, first floor - Hall & Room 30 and second floor - Room 52 &
Room 56). A fifth Polish language session will be held in the Hall of Collegium Nowodworskiego
(12 Św. Anny Street, first floor).
Parallel Poster Sessions
Two Parallel Poster sessions will be held on the first floor of Collegium Nowodworskiego
(cloisters, 12 Św. Anny street) on Friday, 1st September between 13.00 – 13.30. Participants
presenting posters are asked to hang their posters on Friday morning (from 8:30, help will be
available) and to be present by their posters during the sessions in order to deliver a short
presentation before the Poster Committee. Poster prizes will be awarded.
Social Programme
All participants that have registered and paid the enrollment fee are invited to participate in the
Welcome Reception, a tour of The Collegium Maius Museum of Jagiellonian University, and the
Social Dinner.
The Welcome Reception will be held in the Kraków Town Hall (Pl. Wszystkich Świętych 3-4) on
the first day of the Congress (Thursday August 31st). The Social Dinner will be held at “Palac pod
Baranami” (Rynek Glowny 27) on the second day of the Congress (Friday September 1st). All
participants of the Congress are welcome to visit The Collegium Maius Museum located in the
oldest building of Jagiellonian University (15 Jagiellońska Street). Guided tours will start from
Department of Medical Sociology, Kopernika 7 St, 31-034 Krakow, Poland
Phone: +48 12 4223182, +48 12 4231003, +48 12 4247236, Fax: +48 12 4228795
www.eshms2006.org.pl E-mail: [email protected]
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18:00 in order to give all participants an opportunity to visit the museum before the Social Dinner.
Accompanying persons may also attend these events given earlier notice (see registration form) and
appropriate payment. There are a lot of places of interest in Kraków and the surrounding area. For
additional information see the registration desk.
To make your stay in Kraków a pleasant one, here is some general information on public services.
Money
The standard unit of currency in Poland is złoty (PLN). ATM /cash machines are widely available
in Kraków. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, and shops. Banks are usually open
Monday-Friday 9:00 to 18:00 and closed during the weekend (with some exceptions on Saturdays).
Money can be exchanged at the airport, banks and currency exchange kiosks (kantor wymiany
walut). Kantors can be found on most every major street and generally have a better exchange rate
than banks (however please take careful notice of the displayed exchange rate, for example 3.90 and
not 3.09 per euro).
Transport
The Kraków “Balice” airport is connected with the city centre by:
- bus number 192 (ticket 2.50 PLN, available at the bus stop or from the driver [+0.50 PLN])
- local train (offering a quick connection from the train station in the city centre; at the airport
station a bus will connect you 200 metres to the main terminal)
- taxi (approximately 50PLN to/from the city centre)
A taxi ordered by phone is generally cheaper than one hailed on the street. Try one of the following
reputable taxi networks: Radio Taxi (9191), Barbakan Taxi (9661), Euro Taxi (9664), Mega Taxi
(9625) or Metro Taxi (9667).
Telephones
Public telephones are widely available throughout Kraków. They can also be found within the
Congress venues. All telephones require a prepaid card. Telephone cards (karta telefoniczna) can be
purchased in newsagent kiosks and post offices. If you are calling within Poland you have to dial
“0”, followed by the area code (“12” for Kraków), and a seven digit number.
Department of Medical Sociology, Kopernika 7 St, 31-034 Krakow, Poland
Phone: +48 12 4223182, +48 12 4231003, +48 12 4247236, Fax: +48 12 4228795
www.eshms2006.org.pl E-mail: [email protected]
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Post Office
The main post office is located within walking distance from the Main Square – on 20 Westerplatte
Street (open Monday-Friday, 7:30-20:30; Saturdays, 8:00-14:00, and Sundays, 9:00-14:00)
Restaurants
Kraków has a wealth of bars and restaurants, catering to all tastes and budgets. The registration desk
is happy to offer additional information and recommendations.
Tourist information
After the Congress, all participants and accompanying persons are invited to explore Kraków’s
many tourist attractions as well as those of the surrounding area. The official city tourist office is
located in the Planty, approximately 50 metres from the Opera House towards the train station, on
25 Szpitalna Street (phone: 012 432 01 10, www.krakow.pl/en/), open Monday-Friday, 9:00-19:00.
The Hotel and Tours Desk can also offer tourist information.
Emergency
Ambulance: 999
Police: 997
Fire Brigade: 998
When using a mobile phone, for all services: 112
City centre police station: 35 Szeroka street (phone: 012 6152914).
Police station in the Main Square: 29 Rynek Główny (phone: 012 6157317).
Safety
Kraków is generally a safe and welcoming city. However, as in all large cities, it is recommended
that you remain watchful against pickpockets, especially on trains, buses and trams, as well as in
crowded areas (such as bars and even along the Main Square). Avoid parks and dimly lit areas at
night. Please keep an eye on your personal belongings and do not leave any bags or luggage
unattended.
Department of Medical Sociology, Kopernika 7 St, 31-034 Krakow, Poland
Phone: +48 12 4223182, +48 12 4231003, +48 12 4247236, Fax: +48 12 4228795
www.eshms2006.org.pl E-mail: [email protected]
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