The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Centre of Monaco (CCM) is a small hospital in
Monaco which specialises in
cardiovascular and
thoracic diseases.
History
Envisioned in 1978, the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Centre of Monaco opened in April 1987. With support from Monegasque authorities, the CCM was designed to address the shortage of beds in cardiology in the
PACA
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region, but also to offer patients from all around the Mediterranean cutting-edge equipment.
The CCM has been used for humanitarian purposes. In 2010, CCM was nominated by
Siemens
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The principal divisions of the corporation are ''Industry'', '' ...
to be the first Siemens European Reference Center Cardiovascular Medicine.
Siemens partners with Cardiothoracic Centre of Monaco
''Siemens.com'', 20 October 2010
Prince Rainier III died here on April 6, 2005.
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Hospital buildings completed in 1987
Hospitals in Monaco
1987 establishments in Monaco
Hospitals established in 1987
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