Health Hub Aalst is thé hotspot for building and managing your healthcare organization. The mission of Health Hub Aalst is to increase efficiency in the healthcare sector. In order to accomplish this mission, Health Hub Aalst stimulates and supports innovation & entrepreneurship in the healthcare industry. We make this tangible by providing workspace, expertise, and a valuable network you can become part of / rely on. We are a non-profit organization, founded by the City of Aalst, the Province of East Flanders, O.L.V. Aalst, the medical staff of ASZ Aalst, Becton Dickinson, Odisee, and Hogent. We're based in Aalst (BE), however, the ecosystem we're building has no geographical boundaries.
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Capucienenlaan 93a
Aalst, Flemish Region 9300, BE
Last week, we united our community of residents at our annual BBQ to kick off the summer season. It was the perfect opportunity to unwind after the busy Spring season. Friday night was filled with great food, drinks, and music, fostering meaningful connections & conversations. Cheers to the entrepreneurs and their teams—may their businesses blossom as beautifully as the flowers they gifted our manager 😍! #Friendsidents #HealthHubCommunity
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🤔 Word je liever gewassen door een zorgverlener, of door een robot? Verkies je een dagelijks digitaal contactmoment, of liever een wekelijks fysiek bezoek? 📣 Samen met de Nederlandse zorgorganisatie @Mijzo en het Vlaamse @i-mens gaan we in gesprek over de zorg van de toekomst. Want terwijl de zorgvraag stijgt, daalt het aantal zorgverleners. Niet alleen in Vlaanderen, maar ook in Nederland. Daarom organiseren de @Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen en @EROV een inspiratiereeks rond kwalitatieve zorg op een krappe arbeidsmarkt. 📅 Op dinsdag 1 oktober ligt de focus op toekomstgerichte keuzes in zorgorganisaties en lichten Mijzo en i-mens alvast toe hoe zij dat aanpakken. Zin om geïnspireerd te geraken? Schrijf je alvast in: https://lnkd.in/epn5zBEf Leentje Van Rysseghem - Wim De Steur #arbeidsmarkt #zorg #innovatie #innovationplayground
💡 Last Friday, we wrapped up an insightful session on the "Medical Ethical File" at Health Hub Aalst, featuring Iris Verhaegen, Clinical Trial Center Coordinator at UZA. With her extensive experience handling 1500 files annually at the ethical committee, her advice and best practices were invaluable. Key Takeaways: 📌 If your new medical device or clinical trial impacts individual patients or involves decisions based on clinical data, submitting a medical-ethical file is mandatory. 📌 The approval process takes about 4-6 months on average and needs to be finalised by the moment you want to start your research where patients are involved. Timing is critical for startups, so plan ahead—better too early than too late. 📌 Preparing a medical-ethical file is no small feat. It's a detailed and rigorous process, so ensure you allocate sufficient resources. 📌 There's a fixed cost involved, regulated by the government. For instance, a commercial clinical trial with a medical device (Category I or II) costs around €12k. Factor in the costs of ethical approval in your financial planning. 📌 Applicability: The same rules apply if your medical device targets e.g. elderly care home residents, not just hospital patients. This session underscored the importance of early preparation and resource allocation for startups navigating the medical device and clinical trial landscape. A huge thank you to Iris for sharing her expertise! And also to our co-organizers MEDVIA, ZorgLab Aalst, and UZA for making this event possible! A special shout-out to all attendees for their interactive participation. #Medtech #HealthTech #Innovation #MedicalEthics #Startups
🤝 At Health Hub Aalst, we are committed to fostering meaningful connections between our residents and key stakeholders in the health tech ecosystem. Last week, our residents had the unique opportunity to visit BD Benelux and present their ventures (Qualicon Development, Partheas, 3D Guided Surgery & My Add On) to their leadership team. A special thanks to BD for their warm hospitality, and to Alexander Alonso for volunteering to test the award-winning product, MyBlanket, from My Add On 😍 . We also extend our gratitude to Line De Kimpe for the inspiring guided tour of BD's Experience Center & Nancy Veillefon for the work behind the scenes 🙏 . 👀 We look forward to the potential collaborations and advancements that may arise from this bridge-building initiative and remain dedicated to supporting the growth of health tech innovators. 🚀 #HealthTech #MedTech #Innovation #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship
☀️ Today, under the bright and sunny skies, we're delighted to share some fantastic news with our community! ☀️ We are proud to announce that we have a new founding partner joining our Health Hub Aalst ecosystem: Boston Scientific! Their expertise and commitment to innovation in health tech perfectly align with our mission to drive advancements in healthcare. "As Boston Scientific we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. Caring, Meaningful innovation, High performance, Global collaboration, Diversity and Winning spirit are the core values that define Boston Scientific culture and empower our employees. Health Hub Aalst’s core mission of advancing efficiency in the healthcare sector through stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation fully aligns with our ambition as a global medical technology company. We are looking forward, as founding partner, to support the activities of Health Hub Aalst and accelerate our combined drive towards efficiency." dixit Stijn De Tandt, country lead Belgium & our newest board member. This partnership marks a significant step forward for us, bringing fresh perspectives and resources that will undoubtedly enhance our collective efforts. Together, we are dedicated to achieve greater milestones and make a meaningful impact in the health tech industry. Welcome aboard! Let’s continue to innovate, collaborate, and create a brighter future for healthcare. #HealthTech #NewPartner #HealthcareInnovation #HealthHubAalst #Collaboration #Ecosystem #SunnyDay
🌟 Recap of the latest Lunch & Learn Session! 🌟 Last Friday, we had the privilege of welcoming dr. Michael Rosseel (president of the medical staff at Algemeen Stedelijk Ziekenhuis Aalst) and a distinguished delegation from GE HealthCare including Kristof Callebaut (managing director Belux), Ruben De Bock (IGT sales & market lead) & Stijn Cosyns (partnership manager). Joining them were the entrepreneurial voices of our ecosystem, making our latest Lunch & Learn session an enriching experience! Dr. Rosseel shared valuable insights on how the recent merger of our city's hospitals is set to elevate innovation on the agenda of AZORG. Despite the pressures on hospital margins, he emphasized the necessity of innovation to address current challenges, such as the decline of hospital professionals and the exploration of data and AI opportunities to enhance diagnostics and therapeutics. GE HealthCare, with its rich 125-year legacy of innovation, further enriched the discussion by sharing invaluable insights. From their pioneering work in prior care pathways to innovative business models tailored to navigate the constraints of hospital budgets, they showcased the power of customer-centric solutions and problem-solving approaches. A big thank you to Dr. Rosseel, the GE Healthcare delegation, and all the attendees for an engaging and insightful session. Your openness and interactivity greatly contributed to the positive outcome of this event. Looking forward to more collaborative discussions in the future, as we work towards overcoming the myriad challenges facing the healthcare sector together! Save the date! Next edition: 27 Sept, with Bram De Winne (director economy of Provincie Oost-Vlaanderen), as we explore how the province is supporting innovations in healthcare. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/dgr5Gv8Z #HealthcareInnovation #LunchAndLearn #Collaboration #GEHealthcare #AZorg #HealthTechIncubator
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"Ga voor het mooiste beroep ter wereld", aldus Candice De Windt. Candice is sinds 2022 zorg- en welzijnsambassadeur in Vlaanderen en stelde gisteren haar boek voor in CC De Werf: 100 redenen om verpleegkundige te zijn, te worden en te blijven. 👩⚕️ Aalst is niet alleen haar thuisstad, het is ook een zorgstad eerste klas. In de regio is één op de vier jobs zorggerelateerd. 🫶 De stad alleen al stelt meer dan 600 zorgmedewerkers tewerk in vier woonzorgcentra, twee serviceflatresidenties, een erkende thuiszorgdienst en een lokaal dienstencentrum. Meer info: https://lnkd.in/ehbJGPYq in samenwerking met AZORG, OLV Ziekenhuis Aalst-Asse-Ninove, Algemeen Stedelijk Ziekenhuis, Health Hub Aalst en ZorgLab Aalst
🚀 Attention Healthcare Entrepreneurs! 🚀 We're hosting a workshop on the "Medical-Ethical File" essential for your ventures. When do you need to submit it? What are the requirements? Why is it crucial? These burning questions will be answered! Due to a lack of awareness, some entrepreneurs overlook this step, leading to unnecessary & expensive delays. Don't let that happen to you. Join us to ensure you're prepared and compliant. Secure your spot now and stay ahead in your journey to innovate in healthcare! 💡 Fri 7 June; 9:30-13:30 Health Hub Aalst, Capucienenlaan 93A, Aalst Register here: https://lnkd.in/e3fE-JfE This initiative is co-organised by MEDVIA (Roel Smolders), UZA (Iris Verhaegen), ZorgLab Aalst (Alexander Piette), Health Hub Aalst (Elke Vijverman) #HealthcareInnovation #Entrepreneurship #MedicalEthics #ComplianceWorkshop
🌟 Calling all Health Tech Entrepreneurs! 🌟 🔍 Curious about navigating the complex world of hospitals and collaborating with industry leaders like GE HealthCare? Join us for our "Lunch & Learn" session featuring Dr. Michael Rosseel, Head of Cardiology & Chief of Medical Staff at Algemeen Stedelijk Ziekenhuis Aalst, alongside Mr. Kristof Callebaut, General Manager of GE HealthCare Belgium. 🚀 This isn't your typical networking event - it's a chance to glean firsthand insights into hospital dynamics and understand how innovation is viewed by multinational players. 💼 Whether you're a seasoned health tech entrepreneur or just starting out, this is a golden opportunity to gain valuable feedback and forge meaningful connections. 📅 Save the date: Friday 31 May 2024, 12:00-14:00 📍 Location: Health Hub Aalst, Capucienenlaan 93A, Aalst 🖊 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eG_SQX35 As we aim to foster an environment where everyone has the opportunity to voice their questions and receive feedback on their ventures, we have a limited number of seats available. Kindly note that participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure your spot early to ensure your chance to engage in this enriching dialogue. Let's fuel innovation together! #HealthTech #Innovation #LunchAndLearn 🥪📈
📽️ 𝗨𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 "𝗣𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗿𝗴"! 🎤 From the inspiring presentations to the great conversations, we captured some truly memorable moments. If you were there, here's your chance to relive those highlights. If you missed it, this is your opportunity to catch up on all the energy that made the evening so special! 🤝 It's a great reminder of the amazing things that happen when we join forces to find solutions in healthcare. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who participated, attended and/or supported the event. We can't wait to see what comes next! #PitchingForHealthcare #Innovation #Healthcare #EventRecap