Two cancer patients vaccinated out of ‘good intentions’
Employees of the GGD Brabant-Zuidoost vaccinated two cancer patients last week in Eindhoven. But they should not have been vaccinated.
It concerns a 78-year-old man...
Catharina Hospital’s app wins award
Catharina Hospital's Post-ICU app has won a prize.
The hospital developed the 'Diary of Tomorrow' in April when COVID-19 was hitting Dutch hospitals particularly hard....
AstraZeneca vaccine halted as precaution
The Netherlands has decided to stop inoculating people with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine until at least 28 March.
This is a precaution after ten reports...
Smart camera could anticipate complications
Researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology and Catharina Hospital have developed a smart tool for continuous patient monitoring.
This smart camera can detect subtle...
Labour party wants child-friendly coronavirus tests
The Labour party (in Dutch, Partij van de Arbeid) demands a more child-friendly way to test for coronavirus. It says that the current coronavirus...
COVID-19 hospital admissions: ‘Stable, but pressure’s rising’
The number of COVID-19 patients admitted to regional hospitals has remained stable in recent weeks. However, pressure remains high.
In the MMC in Veldhoven, the...
Large venues may open conditionally
Several large venues can open their doors to the public again this month.
That's following a government announcement. On Tuesday, the cabinet said it's starting...
Vitalis relaxes corona rules for residents
Vitalis care homes in Eindhoven are relaxing the anti-corona rules.
Residents may now receive two regular visitors, without having to keep a distance. A face...
Fontys takes the lead in COVID-19 testing
Fontys in Eindhoven wants to return to packed lecture halls with smart COVID-19 testing.
With innovative saliva tests and the rapid detection of COVID-19 infections,...
Hospital nominated for two awards
Catharina Hospital has been nominated for two Zinnige Zorg (Meaningful Care) Awards.
The hospital has a chance to win a cash prize for the...