Our civic association MSM ĽUĎOM adds another significant achievement to its list – once again with the potential to save lives. We have purchased a state-of-the-art mammography device worth more than €125,000 for uni-POLIKLINIKA in Dubnica nad Váhom.
Our civic association MSM ĽUĎOM has added another significant achievement to its list – once again with the potential to save lives. We have purchased a state-of-the-art mammography device worth more than €125.000 for uni-POLIKLINIKA in Dubnica nad Váhom.
At a time when preventive breast ultrasound screenings were discontinued as of July 2025, uni-POLIKLINIKA Dubnica nad Váhom, a.s. chose to take the opposite approach. Instead of limiting access to prevention, it decided to invest in modern technology capable of detecting disease at a stage when it is still treatable. As the director of uni-POLIKLINIKA, Jana Štefancová, explains:
“Reduced access to prevention in a country where breast cancer is among the most common diagnoses in women can have devastating consequences. However, acquiring such equipment represents a huge financial burden for us – one that we neither want nor can pass on to our patients.”
This is where MSM GROUP stepped in. As a stable company firmly rooted in the Považie region and employing hundreds of women at the ZVS holding plant, we recognize our responsibility for their health as well. The decision was clear to fully cover the cost of the device, amounting to €125,091. At the handover of the symbolic cheque, MSM GROUP Executive Director Lenka Smreková emphasized: “There are moments when numbers take a back seat and values decide. Early diagnosis is not just a medical term – it is a chance for life, for family, and for the future. If we can be part of the solution, there is nothing to hesitate about.”
The new device ranks among the technological leaders in breast diagnostics. It offers 2D imaging with the option of a 3D upgrade, enabling the detection of even very small changes in early stages. At the same time, it provides greater comfort for patients. The “painless mammography” technology significantly reduces discomfort during the examination, which may encourage more women to undergo regular preventive screenings.
The delivery also includes a specialized monitor connected to a PACS system, ensuring efficient processing and sharing of imaging data. The equipment is also prepared for future upgrades with advanced features.
Priority Care for Women from MSM GROUP
This collaboration does not end with the device itself – it is not about a logo at reception, in the waiting room, or directly in the clinic. As MSM GROUP HR Director Petr Koten says:
“Cancer is an experience that affects the entire family. I have experienced it very personally – most personally possible – with my mother. That makes me even more aware of how important early detection is. When we saw that we could help right here – literally just a few steps from our ZVS holding plant – the decision was quick. As an HR director, I am also pleased that this support directly translates into care for our female colleagues and the wives of our colleagues.”
Female employees, as well as the wives of MSM GROUP employees, are guaranteed priority appointments for mammography examinations without unnecessary waiting. Internal communication is currently underway to provide them with all the necessary booking information.
“I am still coming to terms with the fact that we found a partner who covered the full cost of the device. For us, it is not just technology, but a real opportunity to detect disease early and give patients more time and hope,” added the director of uni-POLIKLINIKA in appreciation.
