There are people who do more than just save health. They save peace, hope, and certainty in the moments when a person needs them most. This year, the Nitra Self-Governing Region (NSK) again ceremoniously honored doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals who help patients in our region every day through their high level of expertise, personal commitment, and deeply human approach.
Nitra University Hospital had an exceptionally strong presence among the nominees in the prestigious Healthcare Professional of the Year 2026 awards and converted two nominations into overall victories.
The Director of Nitra University Hospital, Ondrej Šedivý, MD, personally attended the ceremony to express his deep support and respect for his colleagues. In his words, these are people who prove every day that Slovak healthcare stands on firm pillars of expertise, respect, and humanity. During the evening, the Chairman of the NSK, Branislav Becík, addressed those present with words of appreciation: “The work of healthcare professionals is often invisible, yet its impact is immense.”
“Behind every name mentioned today are years of work, service, difficult decisions, sleepless nights, and moments when our employees were a source of support for patients in their most difficult times.”
Winners of the Healthcare Professional of the Year 2026 Award
In two categories, the main award went to our exceptional colleagues, whom we sincerely congratulate:
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Naďa Dobiášová (Nurse Category) – Day Shift Manager at the Oncology Clinic of Nitra University Hospital. She served for many years as the Head Nurse at the Neurological Clinic and played a key organizational role in the vaccination center during the national pandemic.
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Edita Nagyová (Other Healthcare Professional Category) – She has worked at the Neurological Clinic of Nitra University Hospital for almost a quarter of a century. Colleagues and patients know her as a selfless person with natural humanity and a constant willingness to help.
Overview of Nominated Personalities for Nitra University Hospital
Our hospital had top experts nominated in all main categories:
| Category | Employee Name | Department / Contribution |
| DOCTOR | Kristína Klučková, MD, PhD | Head of the Children and Youth Clinic, a respected figure in Slovak pediatrics, combining expertise with empathy for families. |
| DOCTOR | Katarína Škorecová Bírová, MD | Acting Chief Physician of the Type II Emergency Department. She works in one of the most demanding environments, where she excels with professionalism and composure. |
| DOCTOR | Šimon Kónya, MD, PhD | Head of the Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics Clinic. A renowned expert dedicated to modern surgeries and the education of young doctors. |
| NURSE | Andrea Vranková, PhD, MPH | Head Nurse of the Neonatology Department, who has lovingly dedicated her professional life to the care of the smallest newborns. |
| NURSE | Beáta Kukanová | Nurse in the EEG outpatient clinic of the Neurological Clinic, known for her long-standing exemplary care and diligence. |
| OTHER HEALTHCARE PROF. | Miroslav Bihári | Driver – Orderly at the Emergency Department. An integral part of the emergency team and a reliable support for colleagues. |
| OTHER HEALTHCARE PROF. | Jana Trenková | Medical Laboratory Technician at the Department of Laboratory Medicine, who has dedicated decades to the field and passes on her experience to new generations. |
Nitra University Hospital expresses its sincere gratitude to all the award winners, nominees, and every single employee who, through their daily commitment, contributes to building a modern hospital where patients can confidently entrust what is most precious – their health.
Thank you for being part of Nitra University Hospital.
