More than 500 people, including professionals, patients, public officials and representatives from the healthcare, business and social spheres, gathered for an emotional commemorative gala at the Torrevieja International Auditorium.
The Torrevieja International Auditorium was filled with emotion, memories and collective pride during the commemorative gala marking the 25th anniversary of Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital – an event that brought together over five hundred guests, among them healthcare professionals, patients, authorities, and prominent figures from Torrevieja’s social and business community.
A hospital that has been, and continues to be, a leading reference in healthcare across the province of Alicante and the Valencian Community – ahead of its time and pioneering in numerous treatments and medical techniques. Over these 25 years, it has consolidated a model of care based on excellence, innovation and humanity.
The gala, hosted by Toni Cabot, director of Diario Información, offered a journey through the history, innovation and values that have made the hospital a benchmark in healthcare, both within and beyond the Valencian Community.
The evening featured performances by the Torrevieja Symphony Orchestra and the Paya’s Dance School, led by Lucía de España, who brought an artistic and emotional touch to a celebration that showcased local talent and cultural identity.
The ceremony was attended by Francisco Ponce, Territorial Director of Health for the province of Alicante; Agustina Esteve, Delegate of the Consell in Alicante; and Eduardo Dolón, Mayor of Torrevieja, alongside Francisco Fiestras, Territorial Director of Quirónsalud Levante and Canary Islands.
Fiestras highlighted that “the true value of Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital lies in its people. Every professional, every patient and every story have shaped what we are today: a healthcare benchmark and, above all, a great family.”
During his address, Fiestras also emphasised the hospital’s forward-looking vision, centred on technological innovation, humanised care and sustainability. He announced the upcoming launch of the Citizens and Patients Advisory Council, an initiative designed to give society a voice in the hospital’s strategic decisions and to strengthen the active participation of patients in the continuous improvement of healthcare services.
Recognition and emotion in a gala celebrating 25 years of shared history
The central part of the gala paid tribute to professionals with 25 years of service, retired staff, and those who have left a lasting mark on the hospital.
Awards were also presented to patients and associations that work closely with the centre, including AFECÁNCER, represented by its president Victoria Meneses, and AFA Torrevieja, represented by its technical director Lidia Navarro, in recognition of their work in support, awareness and care for patients and their families.
In addition, the Norwegian Church, represented by Marianne Offernes, and the Swedish Church Costa Blanca, represented by Elisabeth Johansson, were honoured for their dedication, assistance and collaboration in supporting international patients and their families.
A special mention was given to Dr Antonio Brugarolas, head of the Oncology Platform, for his outstanding career and key role in the hospital’s development and in the comprehensive care of oncology patients.
The Mayor, Eduardo Dolón, closed the institutional event by stating that “Torrevieja is proud to have a hospital of reference, committed to excellence and to people. This anniversary is also a recognition of the role Quirónsalud has played in improving the quality of life of our citizens.”
A year of celebrations uniting science, community and solidarity
Throughout 2025, Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital has celebrated a particularly meaningful year, filled with initiatives that have highlighted its history, its commitment to health and its close connection with the community.
The commemorative programme began on 4 February, World Cancer Day, with the inauguration of the “Bell of Dreams”, a symbol of hope and recovery that now marks the end of treatment for many cancer patients.
In May, the hospital organised the charity run “5K Steps that Count”, a sporting and fundraising event that brought together more than 500 runners in support of AFECÁNCER, strengthening its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting patient associations.
The celebrations continued with the unveiling of the mural “Our History, Your Health”, which highlights the hospital’s main clinical and technological milestones since its opening in 2000, and with the photo exhibition “ALTAS”, a tribute to patients who have overcome illness and to the professionals who have supported them along the way.
The hospital has also reinforced its dedication to science and medical outreach through a series of scientific conferences on general surgery, oncology and gynaecology – the latter focused on the prevention and management of human papillomavirus (HPV).
Each of these initiatives has reaffirmed the hospital’s vocation to unite knowledge, research and social commitment, the three pillars that have sustained its model of care over the past 25 years.
Upcoming milestones: launch of the podcast series and Neuroscience Conference
To conclude the anniversary year, Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital will launch the podcast series “Clinical Stories” on Friday, 7 November, featuring real-life accounts from patients and doctors at the hospital. Recorded as part of the 25th-anniversary programme, the series will explore stories of resilience and medical dedication, giving voice to the science and humanity behind every clinical case.
In addition, on 28 November, the hospital will host the 1st Quirónsalud Torrevieja Neuroscience Conference, a multidisciplinary meeting bringing together specialists from different fields to discuss advances in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of neurological diseases – reaffirming the hospital’s ongoing commitment to research and continuous medical education.
