HEALTH COMES FROM FINLAND

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2 HEALTH COMES FROM FINLAND FinlandCare brings together the most distinguished Finnish healthcare and well-being services and technology providers. With our highly skilled specialists supported by the Finnish cutting-edge technology and a vast array of medical treatments, the variety and quality we provide is truly world-class and beyond. One fundamental part of FinlandCare s operations is to support and create a global members network by opening doors and establishing contacts with the authorities and decision-makers within the healthcare branch. To best serve your needs, we gather together internationally operating Finnish companies engaged in the health and well-being business, related technology companies as well as training and consultation services within the industry. The good results achieved by the Finnish healthcare system are based on high-level medical research and its effective application, use of latest technology and the high expertise of Finnish physicians and nursing staff. With proud we can state that good health comes from Finland. FinlandCare program is operated by Finpro and designed in collaboration with the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy. 3

3 THE BASIS OF OUR EXPERTISE Finnish healthcare system provides comprehensive and high quality healthcare from primary healthcare services to specialized medical care for all ages. Knowledge and expertise have enabled Finland to reach a steady position as one of the wealthiest, healthiest and most prosperous countries in the world. Finland also ranks on top of lists when measuring education quality, competitiveness, stability and security. The cornerstones of our healthcare system are built on the high-level education available for all, our abilities to quickly adapt the groundbreaking research results and the use of high technology in diagnostics, care and aftercare. The results of the effectiveness of specialized medical care in Finland are world-class e.g. in decreasing cancer mortality, and in screening and vaccination coverage. The high quality of the Finnish healthcare has straightforwardly improved general health and quality of life for the Finns. Life expectancy rates have risen, especially in the past three decades due to alignments in Finnish health policies. Finnish researchers continuously contribute to international medical research and towards developing innovative technologies, too. Clinical research is carried out in University Hospitals and in some central hospitals, as well as in public research institutes. Finnish research groups, as members of the international scientific community, persistently work to find new break-troughs in diagnostics, treatment and prevention of cancer, cardiovascular diseases and neurological conditions. 4

4 H C HEALTH CARE FinlandCare companies specialized in health services provide a wide range of services covering specialized medical care such as consultations with top-class specialists for international patients travelling to receive care in Finland or effective state-of-the-art cancer treatment. The Finnish member companies also produce services abroad as parts of hospital and clinic projects, or by sending doctors and operating room teams to work in international joint ventures. The Finnish experience and expertise can be localized to fit various cultures and target markets. Finnish care services are based on supporting an active and independent lifestyle. Practical knowhow in caring for the elderly and the disabled is strong. Latest technical devices and appliances as well as intelligent technologies complement the sound expertise of the care personnel and doctors. Innovative tagging and communication solutions enhance care services designed to improve and support the quality of life. 6 7

5 R T REHABILITATION TECHNOLOGY FinlandCare member companies offer a wide array of rehabilitation services after surgeries and other medical procedures, as well as interval treatment periods for the elderly and the disabled. Finnish service providers also offer organizational rehabilitation programs and methods to monitor and follow results and progress in improving staff health. Utilizing technology enables better and higher quality healthcare services. Finnish companies offering healthcare technology solutions, devices and appliances, and healthcare software work rigorously to provide innovative and efficient solutions that support a successful patient and care experience. FinlandCare member companies provide solutions for the practical every day in hospitals and care facilities, for instance hospital furniture and operating room architecture, as well as software solutions for diagnostics and total healthcare management. Expertise in appliances and devices for independent healthcare monitoring and improvement is also represented among Finnish healthcare technology companies. 8 9

6 C THE WORLD NEEDS PIONEERS CONSULTING & EDUCATION Finnish expertise in demanding surgery, nursing and medical research is world renowned and highly sought for in the international healthcare markets. FinlandCare member companies offer top quality education and consulting services for the healthcare sector and healthcare service development. Education for nurses, consulting in healthcare management systems and advisory services in regulatory affairs in the healthcare industry are just some examples of the services the Finnish member companies provide. Finland is a country bigger than its size, when listing world-famous classical music composers. The same goes for Finnish healthcare treatments. The companies involved in FinlandCare have achieved leading results in several medical fields in Europe and globally. Examples include cancer treatments, neurosurgery and orthopedics amongst others. The expertise of Finnish healthcare professionals is world-renowned. Finnish university hospitals and private clinics are world leaders in scientific research and clinical treatment. The latest treatments are adopted in Finland among the first in the world. 10

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