WorkInHealth Foundation

?? Women’s Health is Workforce Health – It’s Time to Act At WorkInHealth Foundation, we know that a strong workforce starts with healthy people—yet women’s health continues to be deprioritized, underfunded, and ignored. As we mark International Women’s Day, we can’t ignore the stark reality: Women are the backbone of healthcare, life sciences, and innovation—but the system isn’t built for us. ?? Here’s what needs to change: ?? Women spend 25% more of their lives in poor health than men. ?? Less than 2% of healthcare research funding goes to conditions that disproportionately affect women. ?? Until 1993, women were excluded from clinical trials—and today, many treatments are still tested primarily on men. ?? If we closed the women’s health gap, we could unlock $1 TRILLION in economic benefits by 2040. ?? This is not just a women’s issue—it’s an economic, workforce, and innovation issue. ?? The Blueprint for Change: ? Data matters – We need better, sex-disaggregated health data to drive real impact. ? Research must be inclusive – Clinical trials must reflect all women—across ages, ethnicities, and health conditions. ? Investment is critical – Women’s health isn’t niche—it’s half the population, half the workforce, and an economic imperative. ? Workplace health policies must evolve – Employers and healthcare systems must prioritize women’s health across all life stages. ?? At WorkInHealth Foundation, we are committed to bridging this gap—by advocating for workforce policies, innovation, and investment that truly reflect the needs of women in healthcare and beyond. ?? Read the full WEF report on Women’s Health: ?? Blueprint to Close the Women’s Health Gap 2025 ?? What’s one change that workplaces and healthcare systems should implement to better support women’s health? Let’s start the conversation. ?? #WorkInHealth #IWD2025 #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #CloseTheGap #FutureOfWork

The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly, but a growing skills gap threatens its sustainability and potential for innovation. The WorkInHealth Foundation, created by EIT Health, is tackling this challenge head-on by connecting organisations with top talent and driving initiatives that inspire the next generation to pursue careers in healthcare. ?? Through the Unleash Your Impact campaign, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), we supported health innovators with cloud resources, mentorship, and visibility to scale their impact. This is just one example of how collaboration can fuel transformation in the healthcare sector. ?? Why partner with us? By joining forces with WorkInHealth Foundation, you can: ? Boost the image of healthcare careers and attract top talent ? Engage in high-impact campaigns that showcase your organisation’s commitment to innovation ? Support initiatives that equip professionals with the digital and technical skills needed for the future of healthcare ? Connect with a network of like-minded organisations shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals ?? Want to be part of this mission? Let’s work together to put impactful actions in place, helping healthcare grow, thrive, and remain a top career choice in Europe. ??? Watch the video to see how we collaborated with AWS to empower healthcare innovators. Join us. Shape the future of healthcare. Make an impact. #WorkInHealth #AWS #EITHealth #UnleashYourImpact #HealthcareInnovation #FutureofHealthcare #TalentForHealth #PartnershipsForImpact

?? Do you remember? In summer 2024, we had the privilege of interviewing Eva McLellan, General Manager at Roche Slovenia, on the crucial role of leadership in the healthcare industry! In this very interesting conversation, led by our Programme Manager Ur?ka Bux (Ka?i?nik), Eva McLellan highlighted the importance of soft skills in addressing today’s skills gap and ensuring a sustainable transformation in healthcare. If you missed it or would like to see it again: ?? Watch the full interview: https://lnkd.in/gf9P77pj ?? Find our more about the background to this interview: https://lnkd.in/g3rHtj3R #Leadership #Healthcare #skillsgap

??? “The focus in healthcare is to a large extent on services delivered and processes followed, and not on the health outcomes that matter to patients,” says member of the Impact Council at Gilde Healthcare, Christina R?ngemark ?kerman. There is a great need for shifting the healthcare paradigm to prioritize the well-being of patients over the delivery of services to achieve sustainable, high-value care within the health industry while reducing waste. ? However, there are significant obstacles that must be overcome within the healthcare industry to accomplish this goal, such as the high resource costs and the generational skills gap among healthcare professionals. The WorkInHealth Foundation is focused on tackling these challenges innovatively to accelerate the future of the healthcare industry. How can high-value care be achieved? In our new article, we share the current strategies experts are suggesting to effectively achieve their goal, such as reskilling and education, person-centered care, and citizen and patient involvement. ??Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eZGFd28e #highvaluecare #WorkInHealth

A look back at our initiatives with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in 2024! ?? We interviewed Catherine Rivera, Workforce Development and Communications Lead - Global Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS), who explains their commitment to closing the digital health skills gap in partnership with us: https://lnkd.in/ermzvPUk ?? We sponsored the 4th Girls Go Circular event and rewarded a team with the Audience Choice Award and 6000$ in AWS cloud credits. Congratulations to Equalife, consisting of Teodora Radi?ev, Sta?a Aleksi? and Majda Mandi? from Serbia, for their gender-neutral AI tool. ?? We sponsored the EIT Health Career Path event, where we both reward the winner of the student competition I-days: JA Cyprus for their efficient nasogastric tube catheter placement solution. ?? We organised the Unleash Your Impact challenge that empowers healthcare startups and innovators tackling critical healthcare needs, and we're proud to have rewarded 5 different teams with AWS cloud credits: ??SimplyPath with their objective of simplifying pathological diagnosis ??MyPectus Startup that develop a breast cancer risk assessment solution using thermography and AI ??Actics Medical for their wearable insoles and analytics solution to improve gait, ??GWR NANO Ltd. for their revolutionary liquid insulation solution ??CEMMFLOW for their AI-powered digital workplace safety platform ?? We attended a number of events, including Taste the Future of Healthcare, the World Health Summit and the health.tech conference where we reward CC Diagnostics who develops an advanced method for early diagnosis of cervical cancer, as part of the Agnès Guerraz Prize that rewards a women healthcare entrepreneur from the EIT Health Women Entrepreneurship Bootcamp ! ?? We sponsored the Deep Tech Talent Initiative programme, created with the ambition of training more than one million people in digital skills by 2025 ! To find out more about our partnership: https://lnkd.in/eDYYbdAQ #Partnership #SkillsGap

The healthcare field’s slow adaptation to change, paired with the constant fluctuation of the job market has left the industry with a big challenge: young talents aren’t really joining the healthcare industry. To draw them in, change must be made within the field. WorkInHealth Foundation is committed to diversifying the talent pool through bridging the digital skills gaps in order to improve the image of the sector and attract new talents. ?? How can the healthcare industry enact this change, thus attracting young talent? In our new article, it’s shared that by embracing educational diversity, communicating openly, and highlighting soft and digital skills in the education of medical professionalism can do just that. ??Read more about how this can be achieved here: https://lnkd.in/ej4NGNMz #healthcareindustry #WorkInHealth

?? Meet the Winners of the Unleash Your Impact Challenge! ?? Today, we’re spotlighting GWR NANO Ltd., one of the 5 groundbreaking startups transforming healthcare and sustainability! ?? Hospitals and healthcare facilities are among the highest energy consumers—but what if we could cut energy costs while improving sustainability? ? GWR Nano Insulation? offers a revolutionary paint-like liquid insulation that reduces energy used for cooling and air conditioning by 43%. With its TüV SüD-certified performance, this innovation can help hospitals, clinics, and medical labs lower operational costs, enhance energy efficiency, and create healthier indoor environments for patients and healthcare workers. ?? Let’s celebrate this game-changing solution and its role in making healthcare facilities more sustainable and cost-effective! Stay tuned as we introduce more inspiring winners in the coming days! #UnleashYourImpact #AWSCloud #SustainableHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #HospitalTech | EIT Health | EIT Health Innovators Community | Amazon Web Services (AWS)

?? Meet the Winners of the Unleash Your Impact Challenge! ?? Today, we’re spotlighting CEMMFLOW, a game-changing innovation tackling one of the biggest hidden health risks in workplaces—prolonged sitting. ?? Did you know that sitting for long hours can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and even mental health issues? Healthcare professionals have long warned about these risks, yet most workplaces lack solutions to actively prevent them. ? CEMMFLOW is a digital occupational safety platform powered by AI, designed to help employees reduce health risks from prolonged sitting. The platform provides: ? Smart reminders for movement & posture changes ? Personalised stretching & activity recommendations ? Workplace ergonomics guidance to prevent injuries ? Support for employers to run health promotion programmes ?? With CEMMFLOW, workplaces including hospitals and healthcare institutions can proactively manage employee well-being, improve productivity, and prevent long-term health issues. ?? Let’s celebrate this incredible innovation making workplace health a priority! #UnleashYourImpact #AWSCloud #DigitalHealth #WorkplaceWellness #OccupationalHealth #Ergonomics | EIT Health | EIT Health Innovators Community | Amazon Web Services (AWS)

?? “Half the global labour force might need reskilling by 2025,” according to a report from the World Economic Forum. In Europe, the digital skills gap poses a significant threat to the growth of healthcare services that industry leaders, educators, and policymakers are working hard to solve. Understanding the complexities of digital healthcare skills is pertinent to the cause, with several experts noting the basic importance of democratizing digital health skills within the industry. At WorkInHealth Foundation, we believe in bridging this gap to help accelerate the talent within the healthcare sector and push forward technological innovation across the field in Europe. How can the gap be narrowed? In our new article, we propose several solutions, such as upskilling talent internally, interdisciplinary training at educational establishments, and addressing the gender gap within the healthcare workforce. ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/enSAVu7D #digitalskills #HealthcareInnovation

On 12 and 13 November 2024, the EIT Deep Tech Talent Skills Days took place in Warsaw, an event dedicated to bringing together professionals, organizations, training providers, and universities to build and discuss skill development in the deep tech field.?? The WorkInHealth Foundation Foundation and our supporter Amazon Web Services (AWS) are proud to have been an official sponsor of the event! Bringing together more than 250 people, the event hosted several conferences led by key players in deep tech to promote the development and acquisition of skills in deep tech fields. The aim: to achieve the goal of training one million people in digital skills by 2025, and put an end to the growing gap between available and needed talent!?? ? Find out more about this event and why developing deep tech skills is critical in today's Europe: https://lnkd.in/gmx2QDcN #Deeptech #Healthcare