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Heraklion, Greece

Scenic view of Heraklion marina with yachts and city buildings under a clear blue sky.

Access to care

A familiar doctor, pharmacy, and urgent care option can sit at different distances from the same neighborhood.

Specialists and long term care

Specialist availability, emergency options, and longer term health can matter once you have chosen a neighborhood.

Hospital Beds per 1,000 People — National (2022)
4.3
Physicians per 1,000 People — National (2022)
6.6
Health Service Coverage Index — National (2023)
77
Out of Pocket Health Spending — National
34.3%
Nurses and Midwives per 1,000 People
4.114
National Health Spending per Person
$1,963 current US$ (2023)
Life Expectancy at Birth — National (2024)
81.8 years
Residential Long Term Care Beds per 1,000 People 65+ — National
0.9
Life Expectancy
About 81.8 years

Sources

Hospitals, primary care, pharmacies, specialists, and emergency care all affect how close and practical care may feel.

Confirm insurance acceptance, specialist availability, language needs, prescription access, and emergency care before making serious plans.

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