The Swiss canton of Vaud has committed 207 million Swiss francs to implement Epic Systems’ electronic health record software across its university hospital and 11 affiliated medical facilities, a decision that has drawn criticism over potential cost overruns and concerns about reliance on American technology amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. The investment, announced in late 2025 … Read more
The expansion of dental assistant training in the Maine-et-Loire region of France marks a strategic effort to combat the persistent challenges of accessing dental care. By increasing the number of qualified professionals capable of supporting practitioners, regional health initiatives aim to optimize the efficiency of dental offices, potentially reducing the scarcity of available appointments for … Read more
Tragic Violence in Nice: Woman Killed in Hammer Attack, 13-Year-Old Son in Custody A shocking act of violence has left a community in Nice, France, reeling after a woman was fatally attacked with a hammer on Friday evening, March 13, 2026. The victim, whose identity has not yet been officially released, died from her injuries … Read more
The Silent Struggle: Access to Dental Care for Individuals with Disabilities The simple act of visiting the dentist can be a source of significant anxiety for many, but for individuals with disabilities, that anxiety is often compounded by systemic barriers to access. A recent reflection shared by a mother in Maine-et-Loire, France, highlights a critical … Read more
Unexpected Arrival: Lozère Family Welcomes Baby Before Firefighters Arrive In a heartwarming turn of events, a family in Prévenchères, Lozère, welcomed a fresh member on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, with a little assist – or rather, without needing the assistance – of the local fire department. The Service Départemental d’Incendie et de Secours de la … Read more
Montauban Hospital Prepares for Surge in Births as Region Faces Maternity Care Crisis Montauban, France – The maternity ward at Montauban Hospital in Tarn-et-Garonne is bracing for a significant increase in births as it prepares to turn into the sole birthing facility in the entire department. This shift comes as the private Clinique Boyé in … Read more
Châteauroux, France – The Centre Hospitalier Châteauroux – Le Blanc is expanding its role in organ and tissue donation, now authorized to proceed with retrieval from patients after a decision to withdraw life-sustaining treatment. This development comes as France grapples with a persistent shortage of organ donors and increasing wait times for transplants, particularly in … Read more
2026-02-08 16:02:00 Article premium, Réservé aux abonnés Le centre hospitalier de Laval (Mayenne) annonce la construction d’une aile pour l’hôpital de jour d’ici à 2028 afin de repenser l’offre de soins pour les patients de moins de 18 ans. Un autre service d’hospitalisation à rayonnement départemental pour les 15-21 ans est en cours d’élaboration. L’offre de … Read more
2026-01-27 18:51:00 Un peu plus d’un mois après l’avoir activé, l’hôpital de Morlaix (Finistère) a levé son plan blanc, lundi 26 janvier 2026. L’hôpital de Morlaix, dans le Finistère, lève son plan blanc (photo d’illustration). | ARCHIVES OUEST FRANCE / BEATRICE LE GRAND fermer L’hôpital de Morlaix, dans le Finistère, lève son plan blanc (photo d’illustration). … Read more
2026-01-25 09:48:00 Article premium, Réservé aux abonnés Internat mobile, meilleur accueil des professionnels étrangers et élargissement des missions d’infirmières… les directeurs d’établissements de Niort, du nord Deux-Sèvres, de Poitiers, d’Angoulême, de Saintes et Jonzac ont annoncé la création « d’un groupe de coopération sanitaire », jeudi 22 janvier 2026. Explications. Entouré de ses confrères, Bruno Faulconnier, directeur des hôpitaux … Read more