INCO Magazine - First Edition
Welcome to the first edition of the INCO magazine in which we focus on the hospital and wellbeing. The magazine is for members and about members so if you have any news or interesting information about yourself, an INCO group or to celebrate a member of the Greek community, let us know.
We are having a Photo of the Month competition and a Recipe from around the World, so if you want to join in, see the features below.
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It’s your INCO- We’d love you to get involved
The INCO Committee
INCO Volunteer of the Month – Tessa Cross
Although there can’t be many people who haven’t heard the name, Tessa Cross or been lucky enough to meet her in person, for our first Volunteer of the Month feature, we at INCO thought it would be nice to get to know Tessa a little better and to celebrate all she does for our members.
Tessa works tirelessly as a link to all things hospital and medical and assists and supports expatriates in what can be a stressful time.
Members Photo - April 2024
The photo for this month has been provided by Cynthia Pay.
Please send photos to
Hospital Booking System
The updated online hospital booking system is now active for hospitals in the Lassithi area.
Appointments at most clinics can now be made online although there are some which can only be booked by telephone.
The hospital services website is not available in English but there is a new guide available for INCO members in our Living in Crete section (Available Here)
Should you still require assistance with navigating the booking system, feel free to contact us at
You can access the online booking system here: https://e-apotelesmata.agnhosp.gr
- Category: Health and Wellbeing
Jo Harding – Agios Nikolaos Hospital
If you’ve visited the hospital at Agios Nikolaos and heard an English-speaking voice coming from the office to the right of the main entrance, it’s likely to be that of Jo, who works in the admin department.
We asked her how she’d found herself a long way from home and working in Crete.
- Category: Health and Wellbeing
Private Nurses and Carers
After surgery (or other procedures) and in some other situations, patients in the hospital will require someone to sit with them during the initial two nights afterwards. This role doesn't necessitate a trained nurse; anyone willing can fulfil it. In some situations, you may need a COVID-19 rapid test to enter the ward.
- Category: Health and Wellbeing
