{"id":119357,"date":"2025-11-27T10:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/?p=119357"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:47:01","slug":"preventive-healthcare-healthy-employees-strong-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/news\/preventive-healthcare-healthy-employees-strong-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventive healthcare: Healthy employees, strong company"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><div class=\"fontsize-935186\" ><span>According to the latest OECD report, Belgium is good at treating diseases but does not do enough on prevention. Only a small part of the healthcare budget goes to preventing or detecting diseases early. Yet prevention brings clear benefits: less absenteeism, higher productivity and a stronger team<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Why prevention is important for every team<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Preventive care is not just about individual health. Healthy employees have more energy, are engaged and work better. Applying prevention structurally reduces the risk of long-term sickness absence and keeps the team strong and resilient. It is an investment that directly contributes to a positive work culture and the well-being of everyone in the company.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" data-delay=\"200\"><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/contact-appointment\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-400 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_transparant2 btn-color-191605 btn-square btn-no-scale btn-icon-left\" title=\"Contact\" id=\"button_blauw\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Belgium scores well in cure, but poorly in prevention<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>According to recent OECD reports, Belgium is good at curing diseases but does not do enough on prevention. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/\"><u>OECD, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development<\/u><\/a><\/strong>, compares the quality, affordability and accessibility of healthcare in 38 rich countries. Their report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/publications\/health-at-a-glance-2025_15a55280-en\/belgium_48dbe97f-en.html\"><strong><u>Health at a Glance<\/u><\/strong><\/a> gives policymakers important insights on population health and the efficiency of healthcare systems.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>Belgium spends a relatively large amount on healthcare, about 11% of GDP, while the OECD average is 9.3%. Yet only 1.8% of this goes to preventive care, such as programmes that prevent or detect diseases early. By comparison, the OECD average is 3.4%, Finland spends 4.6% and Canada as much as 6.9% on prevention.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>Experts call this figure \"dramatic\". Even if Belgium doubles the amount, it remains below the 5% recommended by health experts. The OECD stresses that prevention is often wrongly seen as a luxury. Early prevention can not only prevent diseases, but also reduce pressure on the healthcare system and reduce long-term costs.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Addressing health inequalities<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>The OECD report also points to health inequalities in Belgium: lower-income people are more likely to have chronic conditions than higher-income groups. Preventive programmes not only help improve overall health, but also reduce inequalities within the team. This way, every member of the team gets equal opportunities to stay healthy and productive.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding triple-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Benefits of preventive medical screenings<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Preventive medical screenings offer significant benefits for both employees and the organisation. Through regular health mapping, risks can be detected and addressed early. This leads to benefits on several levels:<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media media_nieuws_mobiel text-center\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 60%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119368\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"700\" alt=\"Preventive healthcare: Healthy employees, strong company\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-1024x448.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-768x336.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-1536x672.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-350x153.jpg 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-uai-720x315.jpg 720w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Your-paragraph-text-uai-1032x452.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span><strong>Reduced absenteeism: <\/strong>By detecting health problems early, employees can be treated faster and avoid sick leave. This keeps the team stronger and reduces work interruptions.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Higher productivity:<\/strong> Healthy employees have more energy, are more motivated and can concentrate better. Those who feel good perform better and stay more engaged in their work. Preventive screenings help employees control their health, which directly contributes to the productivity of the whole team.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Cost savings:<\/strong>\u00a0Prevention is often cheaper than cure. Early detection of health risks can reduce expensive medical treatments and prolonged periods of illness.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><strong>Strong employer image:<\/strong> Investing in preventive healthcare shows an organisation that it cares about the well-being of its employees. This strengthens team commitment, loyalty and motivation, and can make the company more attractive to new talent.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>How Medical Centre helps with preventive screenings<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>At Medical Centre, we believe that preventive healthcare is not a luxury, but a priority. For 54 years, we have specialised in screenings that detect health risks early and promote healthy lifestyles.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>We offer packages tailored to age, risk profile and sector:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li><strong>Cardio Check<\/strong> - For young adults, focus on heart and lungs. Duration: \u00b1 2.5 hours.<\/li><\/span><span><li><strong>Health Check<\/strong> - For adults, broader overview of health. Duration: \u00b1 3.5 hours.<\/li><\/span><span><li><strong>Vital Check<\/strong> - Comprehensive preventive examination for 40+, with multidisciplinary consultations. Duration: \u00b1 6 hours.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Each employee receives a personal medical report with advice, fully tailored to his or her situation.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>Not all investigations are necessary for everyone. Each route is tailored to the employee's health and needs, with attention to comfort, discretion and clear communication.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Start a healthier team today<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Don't wait for health problems to hit the organisation. By deploying preventive medical screenings, you invest in the well-being of employees and the strength of the company.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>Make a no-obligation appointment and find out how preventive care keeps the team healthy and productive, while the company benefits from reduced absenteeism and a stronger image.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_238730671.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;\" data-o_src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_238730671.jpg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.9;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont single-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:55%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap titel_thermalVF\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" data-delay=\"200\"><p class=\"font-116211 fontsize-450760 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-xsdn-color\" ><span>Health is the greatest asset. Preventive screening is the first step to maintaining it.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap titel_thermalVF\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" data-delay=\"200\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-200 text-color-xsdn-color\" ><span>At the Medical Centre, care, trust and expertise go hand in hand. We offer quality medical screenings in a casual atmosphere.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"btn-container animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" data-delay=\"200\"><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-400 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_licht_blauw btn-color-873549 btn-square btn-no-scale btn-icon-left\" title=\"Contact\" id=\"button_hide_wachtpagina\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Volgens het nieuwste OESO-rapport is Belgi\u00eb goed in het behandelen van ziektes, maar doet het te weinig aan preventie. 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