The thirteenth issue of Health Bells, published by Santé Services and Regie.lu, is now available! Distributed with the Luxemburger Wort, Health Bells is also available free of charge at the four Robert Schuman Hospitals.
Contents:
- A feature article on cancer surgery at the Robert Schuman Hospitals – Interview with oncology specialists Dr. Patrick Krombach, Dr. Bernard Faber, and Dr. Daniel Léonard.
- An exclusive interview: National Cancer Institute (INC) – Organizing the fight against cancer in Luxembourg – Interview with Dr. Nikolai Goncharenko, Director of the INC
- Toolbox: psycho-oncology “Words for pain”
- A product, a recipe: melon – Melon salad with marinated chicken and mozzarella
- Medical news in Luxembourg
- Work and illness: how to respond?
- Prevention and treatment of burnout: the PROTEA program (Gesondheetszentrum.lu)
- PANCOR: a personalized approach to pancreatic cancer
- Events in the healthcare sector in Luxembourg
Enough to keep you going for a few more months before you can leaf through the next issue
To mark this awareness day, discover our section dedicated to gluten-free recipes on Acteur de ma santé, written by dieticians from the Robert Schuman Hospitals and Santé Services:
- Varied dishes
- Gourmet desserts
- Creative alternatives
- Because a suitable diet can be balanced, healthy, and tasty!
See all the recipes here.
We are so proud to see the Robert Schuman Hospitals win the Trophée de l’Espoir (Trophy of Hope) in the healthcare professions category for the fifth consecutive year at the 2025 Relay for Life!
Santé Services is honored to have contributed to this great victory with its homemade cakes, which were sold at the HRS teams’ charity stands. A big thank you to the captains, volunteers, and everyone involved in this heartfelt collective effort.
Thanks to this collective energy, €10,852 was raised for the Fondation Cancer Luxembourg, which supports research, support, and awareness.
Well done to everyone for this amazing show of solidarity! See you in 2026 to continue growing hope together.
We are proud to be collaborating with the Robert Schuman Hospitals on the “Healthy Regional Seasonal” initiative!
Presented last Wednesday in the presence of the Minister for Health and Social Security and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Viticulture, this initiative aims to incorporate more products from Luxembourg agriculture into the meals served to patients and staff.
This is a great example of our shared commitment to public health and food sovereignty.
Check out the RTL Luxembourg report (starting at the 9-minute mark).
Yesterday, onLuxembourg Local Food Day 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞́𝐞 𝐝𝐮 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐢𝐬, Santé Services pulled out all the stops to treat employees, patients, and even ministers visiting the Robert Schuman Hospitals!
On the menu:
- Wild garlic soup
- Asparagus with warm mayonnaise
- Goat’s cheese and tomato clafoutis
- Mini beef burgers
- Pork tenderloin with our own version of Gromperekichelcher
- Beef parmentier
- Apple tartlets
- Crème brûlée
- Fromage blanc with beetroot and honey
A big thank you to our amazing kitchen team, who go above and beyond every day to provide delicious, local, and varied meals for all our employees.
On Wednesday, in the presence of Martine Hansen, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Viticulture, and Martine Deprez, Minister for Health and Social Security, the Robert Schuman Hospitals presented their new initiative, “Healthy – Regional – Seasonal.”
The aim is to incorporate more Luxembourg agricultural products into our kitchens, with a focus on short supply chains, quality, and seasonality.
In terms of figures, this has already resulted in significant progress:
- Local eggs: from 12% to 82%
- Luxembourg pork: from 72.4% to 79.1%
- Local beef: from 53.3% to 68.6%
- Fresh potatoes: from 47% to 66.5%
” 𝑈𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑠 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑢𝑥, 𝑐’𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑟 𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑝𝑠 𝑡𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑒𝑛 𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑐̧𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑡𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑢𝑡𝑒́,” emphasizes Marc Berna, CEO of HRS.
On this occasion, our patients and employees were able to enjoy a 100% regional menu, a concrete reflection of our commitment.
We are proud to actively contribute to food that heals, respects, and supports!
[NEW EPISODE AVAILABLE]
We are proud to collaborate with the Robert Schuman Hospitals and RTL Lëtzebuerg on the videocast “Meng Geschicht,” which highlights remarkable healthcare journeys.
In this new episode, a patient shares his emotional experience in nephrology: between challenges, hope, and resilience.
An authentic testimony that reminds us of the importance of listening, personalized medical care, and human support.
In this issue:
- A special feature on mobile healthcare services in Luxembourg: “Well cared for and treated at home.” Interview with the four major providers of outpatient care: Stëftung Hëllef Doheem, Réseau Help, Päiperléck, and Verbandskëscht.
- Geriatric care at Hôpitaux Robert Schuman: Geriatrics, a specialty that is both rich and complex yet often misunderstood – Interview with Dr. Dalila Tissot-Daif, geriatric specialist.
- Toolbox: Seasonal depression – a challenge with solutions.
- One product, one recipe: Eggs – Egg custard.
- Malnutrition in the elderly.
- Aging-related dependency – what now?
- Mental confusion in elderly people.
- Healthcare events in Luxembourg.
Enough to keep you engaged for a few more months until you can browse through the next issue!
We’re proud to contribute, every month, to a balanced and tasty diet. Looking for inspiration for your meals? Find our tips and recipes on Acteur de ma santé!
“Meng Geschicht” is a series of videocasts in Luxembourgish that highlights patients’ journeys through their health challenges, struggles, and victories. In each episode, a patient shares their story alongside their doctor, offering an authentic and moving testimony about their medical and personal experience.
Hosted by Prof. Claude Braun, Medical Director of Hôpitaux Robert Schuman, and Camille Ney from RTL, this videocast encourages open and accessible discussions, addressing health topics with both expertise and sensitivity. Through these conversations, Meng Geschicht aims to inform, raise awareness, and inspire by giving a voice to those who experience medicine firsthand.