EUREGHA, together with DG Health and Consumers and the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) is organising 4 seminars giving momentum to health as a means of social and economic development and territorial cohesion.

Four seminars will be organised and dedicated to:

- “Towards sustainable healthcare in the EU"- healthcare innovation as a key to sustainability of regional healthcare systems”, 6 October, 14.30 - 16.15, Borschette Centre

This high-level session aims to address the sustainability issue of healthcare systems’ from the perspectives of the values and principles agreed by the EU's Health Ministers in 2006 and 2008 – the Tallinn commitment to Health equals Wealth. Discussion will also centre around the diminishing availability of human resources, the innovation funding and investment opportunities, in order to meet the changing needs in healthcare.

If you are interested, please register at www.opendays.europa.eu

- “The role of the regions in tackling health inequalities”, 6 October, 16.45 – 18.30, Borschette Centre

The issue of health inequalities has been rising up the European policy agenda since it was prioritised by the UK during its 2005 Presidency. This seminar will seek to showcase good practice in addressing health inequalities at regional level and to set out how the EU can add value to these efforts, including by exploring what role EU cohesion policy could play in such a strategy. It will try to identify how EU cohesion policy can best contribute to reducing health inequalities either between or within Member States.

If you are interested, please register at www.opendays.europa.eu

- “Using Best Practices to champion health”, 7 October, 16.45 – 18.30, Committee of Regions

To reduce the mounting pressure on healthcare systems it is paramount that regions, Member States and the EU concur to invest in the education and health of the EU citizens. Investing in health entails a major focus on both health promotion and prevention. In this perspective, more economic resources should be addressed to promote “healthy lifestyles” and the health literacy of the EU citizens as well as the early detection of major illnesses conducive to chronic diseases. This seminar will therefore explore some best practices implemented at the EU, regional and local level in the health promotion and prevention fields.

If you are interested, please register at www.opendays.europa.eu

- “Healthcare innovation: the key to sustainability of regional healthcare systems”, 7 October, 14.30- 16.15, Committee of Regions

The drive for sustainability of healthcare systems is an imperative in Europe. Healthcare innovation plays a key role in addressing the increasing productivity, accessibility and affordability gaps that threat the regional health systems. This workshop will discuss the importance of innovative medical and information technologies and services to improve quality, efficacy and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.

If you are interested, please register at www.opendays.europa.eu