Catharina Hospital opens its own ‘medicine factory’
In the new three-storey building, the hospital will start manufacturing indispensable medicines. The facility will run production under the same strict conditions as the...
Primary school closures, a possibility again
Many parents perhaps choked on their coffee when they heard that experts believe the Christmas vacations should be extended by one week. A number...
Primary schools struggle with infections
Primary schools regularly have to send classes home due to the rising number of infections among students. Schools and educational organisations are struggling with the...
Beursgebouw to become new vaccination centre
From 6 December, the Beursgebouw will become Eindhoven’s new COVID-19 vaccination centre. It will replace the current vaccination centre at the Indoor Sports Centre...
Increased health insurance costs in 2022
In 2022, the costs for health insurance will increase on average by around 3%. Therefore, many people who are not satisfied with their current...
Rising corona infections in nursing homes
Although the majority of the residents are vaccinated twice, still the infection rates in nursing homes are high. The caregivers are isolating the residents,...
Philips acquires French company Cardiologs
Philips announced on Monday that it has acquired the French company Cardiologs. This company tries to improve research into heart diseases by means of...
5,600 children in poverty; municipality and institutions struggle with policy
At the end of 2020, a letter from the Municipal Executive Board on combating child poverty in the city was published. The Board was...
Catharina Hospital opens support centre for cancer patients
Together with 'Inloophuis' (walk-in house) de Eik, Catharina Hospital has opened a support centre for people who have cancer, or for people who have...
Catharina Hospital postpones operations: ‘Stricter coronavirus measures needed’
Due to a sudden increase in the number of coronavirus patients in Brabant’s hospitals, hospitals are having to cancel or postpone some of their...
What changes in 2024?
Happy New Year to all our readers. Thank you for your support. The New Year comes with changes in rules and regulations in many...
