TO THE HISTORY OF THE CHERNIGIV MILITARY HOSPITAL

The purpose of the article is to structure and reflect the history of such medical institution as the Chernihiv Military Hospital on the basis of the studied materials (archive resources of SACR (State Archive of Chernihiv Region), Chernihiv Military Hospital, mass media, information provided by the respondents). Methodologically, the publication is based on analytical and statistical methods. The scientific novelty of this article is an attempt to cover the process of creation and operation of the Chernihiv Military Hospital from its inception to the present day. Also, the periods of change of localization of the medical institution on the territory of Chernihiv were traced, the key events were examined. Conclusions. The establishment of the Chernihiv Military Hospital in Chernihiv was happening in difficult conditions. The institution did not have its own premises, in key times for the history of Ukraine, it changed its location. Most of the buildings did not meet the proper conditions and were not equipped for medical needs, which to some extent affected the quality of service. However, this did not prevent from providing assistance to the military who took part in World War II in the post-war period. Overtime, the hospital received a renovated new building, deployed comprehensive assistance to the military with specialists, where it is located now. The authority stimulated the improvement of the quality of work by hold in socialist competitions, celebrating Soviet anniversaries, organizing annual military exercises etc. The change of managers of the institution helped to improve the professionalism of doctors by holding seminars on different topics, conferences, researches, equipment upgrades, etc. on the basis of the hospital and other institutions. Guarding the health of their defenders due to the beginning of military events in eastern Ukraine, thus confirming its necessity and significance.