The Regional General Hospital of Thessaloniki 'AΗEPA' is a public entity and one of the largest hospitals in Greece, covering almost all specialties of medicine and psychiatry science. It covers an area of 50,000 sq.m.
The hospital provides health services to residents of Thessaloniki and the wider region of Macedonia and Thrace.
The hospital belongs to the National Health System.
The main purpose is to provide health care at all levels, education of students and the specialization of doctors and nurses. It also promotes research and conducts efforts for continuous improvement of services and equipment.