During the Meritorious Lithuanian Medics Awards organised by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania (SAM) in 2023 The Honorary Medal "Distinguished Lithuanian Doctor" was awarded to VILTARA DŪDIENEI, a family doctor at the paediatric department of the Public Institution Kėdainiai PSPC.

Viltara Dūdienė, a family doctor at the paediatric department of the Kėdainiai PSPC, has 27 years of professional experience. Having grown up in Kėdainiai district and graduated from school here, the doctor returned to work in her home country. In 1996, she graduated from Kaunas Medical Academy and qualified as a doctor. She continued her studies at the Family Medicine Residency and successfully graduated in 2002.In 1996, she started working at the children's outpatient clinic of the then Kėdainiai Central Hospital. After the reorganisation of health care institutions in 1997, he continued to work in the paediatric department of the General Hospital of Kėdainiai PSPC BPG. For several years Viltara worked as a family doctor in the outpatient clinic of VšĮ Šėta.

In 2006, she graduated from Kaunas Technical University with a Master's degree in Public Administration. From the very beginning of her professional career, Viltara has earned the respect and trust of her patients.From 2000 to 2008, she founded and managed the healthy eating school "Snaputis", in which the parents of young patients participated quite actively.

Viltara Dūdienė is a highly qualified doctor, constantly seeking knowledge, actively interested in innovations and successfully applying them in her daily work. She shares her acquired knowledge and work experience with her fellow residents. She actively participated in the development and implementation of the Patient Service Standard of the Public Institution Kėdainiai PSPC.

In 2019-2022, he was the head of the internal medical audit team at the Kėdainiai PSPC. During this period, the institution was accredited for family medicine service. Following the structural changes, Dr Viltara continues to work in the internal medical audit team of VšĮ Kėdainiai PSPC as an expert physician. Doctor Viltara is actively involved in educational activities. She regularly gives presentations and participates in discussions at district educational institutions and the Kėdainiai District Maternity School, prepares articles for the district press and information for the institution's website.

She is a member of the Kėdainiai branch of the Lithuanian Medical Association. For many years, Viltara has been the host of the events dedicated to the Medical Workers' Day in Kėdainiai district, as she is an excellent reader.

Respect, care, exceptional attention to each patient, prompt and professional solution of their problems, sincere and warm communication - these are the qualities that have earned her the trust and respect of her colleagues and patients. Viltara Dūdienė has been repeatedly awarded with letters of appreciation from the Director of the Public Institution Kėdainiai PSPC.

VILMA ŠNUREVIČIŪTĖ, a family doctor at the Public Institution Kėdainiai PSPC, was elected the Medical Doctor of the Year in the 2024 elections organised by the Kėdainiai District Municipality.

The family doctor, who has 25 years of experience, is an active member of the Lithuanian Doctors' Union, as well as a social activist, and she is not stranger to politics. According to her colleagues, the doctor applies the most innovative methods of treatment and never leaves either colleagues or patients in the lurch. She is described as a sincere specialist who "infects" others with her vitality and healthy lifestyle. She recently shared with colleagues that "the youngest patient who needed an urgent sick note was 65 years old". I am pleased that this doctor not only respects the health of her patients, but also has a good sense of humour, which is really useful in her work.

 

In 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania recognised the Director of the Kėdainiai Primary Health Care Centre, JOANA KLEIVIENĖ, as a Meritorious Lithuanian Health Worker!

"We healthcare workers work hard and patiently, without expecting rewards and,
Unfortunately, our failures or mistakes are more often noticed and discussed. Especially in the case of managers of institutions...
So I won't lie, this appreciation from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania for me as an institution
as the head of the Ministry of Health, who has been working in this job for less than 2 years and has achieved some really great and satisfying results for the whole municipality
results, it is very important and pleasing. I can responsibly state that this award is a confirmation that I am on the right track and that my work is needed and appreciated.
I am grateful to the people who, with their support and work together, do not let me down in difficult moments.
With a team like this, we will continue to make the IMPOSSIBLE IMPOSSIBLE.
THANK YOU to the entire Kėdainiai PSPC community, which motivates me every day to move forward!"

Yours sincerely, Joana Kleivienė, Director of the Kėdainiai PSPC

During the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Lithuania (MoH) Meritorious Lithuanian Medics Awards in 2025 The Honorary Medal of Honour "Distinguished Lithuanian Nurse" was awarded to SANDRA RIMKUVIENEI, a general practice nurse at the Public Institution Kėdainiai PSPC.

Sandra Rimkuvienė is a professional, responsible and experienced physician, who has given more than 40 years of her life to the patients of the Kėdainiai region, including more than 20 years as a nurse. She was one of the first to lay the foundations for home nursing services in Kėdainiai PSPC 15 years ago.

In addition to her direct work with patients, Sandra actively contributes to strengthening the professional community:

  • Chairperson of the Lithuanian Nursing Specialists Organisation, Kėdainiai PSPC;
  • sharing their work experience with nurses and trade unions in other districts;
  • The information gathered is published in the book "Lithuanian Nursing History 1918-2018";
  • articles on nursing and health topics published in regional and national press;
  • She is constantly improving her skills - she has completed studies in medicine, pedagogy and psychology, and organises and participates in republican conferences and gives lectures;
  • She is a teacher of non-formal education, whose knowledge provides a strong foundation for new and meaningful work for assistant nurses and assistant social workers;
  • works closely with the social community centre, the Society for the Disabled, the Paraplegic Society and the Family Support Centre;
  • The conferences it organises always leave an unforgettable impression. Only the kindest words from patients and colleagues;
  • Nominated for the 2012 Medic of the Year Award.