The 3rd Hellenic Health Region/ Regional Health Authority belongs to a network of seven (7) Regional Health Authorities established by the Greek state in the year of 2001, in order to meet the healthcare needs of the country, to advance primary and secondary healthcare, to ensure the effectiveness and proper organization of healthcare Institutions, to coordinate actions and promote policies concerning health services at regional level.

The 3rd HHR is committed to meet the healthcare needs of its region and to implement health care policies designed by the Ministry of Health for Public Hospitals and a wide primary care network of health centres and units (e.g. 15 hospitals, 34 primary health centers, >100 units etc).

The region of 3^rd RHA includes the region of Central Macedonia & the region  of Western Macedonia. It is important to notice that it is responsible to monitor the implementation of regional health policies set by the Ministry of Health. Moreover, is responsible to submit to the Minister of Health recommendations, proposals and plans aimed at comprehensive and effective delivery of health services to the Region.