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In Q2 2024 we helped to deliver better care for more people. Here’s a message from our CEO Roy Jakobs with a recap of our results.

These days, innovations have made it possible to bring the power of ultrasound to patients in remote and hard-to-reach places. But Jan van der Laan remembers a time when the technology wasn’t so mobile. The former Philips employee, who retired over 20 years ago, was doing some household cleaning when he rediscovered a piece of Philips history from the time he worked as a manager at the Philips Ultrasound group in the Netherlands almost a half-century ago. In an old suitcase, he found a prototype of what was then considered a portable #ultrasound device. It was never put into production, and a prototype ended up in Van der Laan’s attic. (The Philips Heritage Organization now has the device in the company's historical equipment collection.) This technology has come a long way in the past few decades. For example, Philips Lumify ultrasound is an app-based handheld ultrasound system that, among other applications, can be used in emergency care and community-based pre-natal and post-natal care, making point-of-care ultrasound truly accessible. Our systems perform an estimated 44 million diagnostic and interventional procedures at the point of care each year. It’s one of the ways we’re improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. #Healthcare #Innovation #TBT

We’re excited to be part of #TheResusTEEWorkshop in Singapore on November 1-2, 2024, supporting with our Compact 5000 Series and our xMatrix X8-2t TEE transducer. Join the network of >50 world-experts among the course faculty. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d3cynAUf Get in touch with Philips here: https://lnkd.in/d-5WCVBv #ResusTEE @ResusTEEProject

A staggering 95% of maternal deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, according to the World Health Organization. The need is urgent to ensure everyone in the world – especially mothers and children – can live healthy lives. That’s why expanding access to care in underserved communities is an integral part of Philips’ global #SocialImpact efforts. We are committed to delivering #healthtech that enables better #healthcare access for more people – no matter who they are or where they live. Chief ESG & Legal Officer Marnix van Ginneken explains how we’re working to support quality care for mothers and children. https://lnkd.in/dbmWUNKi #WomensHealth #HealthEquity

Looking forward to #TheResusTEEWorkshop in Singapore on November 1-2, 2024 where we’ll be supporting with our Compact 5000 Series and our xMatrix X8-2t TEE transducer. Be part of the >1700 clinicians trained in this unique multimodal learning environment. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dH5xq-bB Get in touch with Philips here: https://lnkd.in/d3yaKBTn #ResusTEE @ResusTEEProject

Every feeding journey is personal to each parent and baby, but there is something that is common in all families – parents can always benefit from some extra support. Recently Philips asked moms about 'sharing the care' in their household, and 81% said they'd like their partners to be involved in the feeding process. As we mark #WorldBreastfeedingWeek2024, we recognize how important it is for all moms to feel supported in their feeding and parenting journey, as well as have equal access to healthcare resources. It's more than just redistributing tasks; it's about building a supportive network to support the healthy development of the baby. Partners, grandparents and friends can all play a role, and no mom should feel alone in their journey. What type of help made a difference for your family, or for the families you support? How can we encourage everyone to #ShareTheCare? #TogetherForMoms

The moments that matter. In sports, even the tiniest milliseconds can make a difference. The same goes for #healthcare. As the world’s best athletes gather, dreaming of medals and victory, we’re thinking about how every day, clinicians are responding quickly to get competitors performing at their best. We’re helping with the innovations they need, from imaging equipment for a faster and more accurate diagnosis, to cardiac resuscitation tools for swift response after a collapse. Helping to get athletes back up and into action as soon as possible. #HealthcareInnovation

As the human cost of the war in Ukraine continues to rise, hospitals and rehabilitation centers are carrying out vital work. Philips and Philips Foundation and have been working closely with local partners and international organizations to support healthcare infrastructure in Ukraine and ensure access to essential medical services. As part of one project, we provided three mobile image-guided therapy systems that are being put to use at the National Rehabilitation Center Unbroken in Lviv, enabling the medical team to treat serious injuries during minimally invasive procedures. With over 20 projects implemented so far, we are committed to supporting Ukraine’s #healthcare infrastructure through collaborative efforts with local and international partners. Read more about Philips’ and the Philips Foundation’s support in Ukraine here: https://lnkd.in/dqHBEP8w #imaging

What will make it possible for everyone to access care, no matter where they live? Collaboration is key to make this reality. Every day we team up with partners to make healthcare more accessible and equitable worldwide. In Brazil, for example, Philips Foundation partnered with SAS Brasil for years to improve healthcare in underserved communities. The latest initiative is dedicated to digital health and leverages Philips’ expertise in ultrasound to: ✓ Train thousands of students and healthcare professionals to use life-saving medical technology, extending diagnosis capabilities across a vast region ✓ Expand much-needed specialized healthcare, such as maternal care, to remote areas through tele-ultrasound ✓ Test new digital health technologies and put research into practice to potentially advocate for policy changes Learn more about the SAS Brasil Living Lab: https://lnkd.in/dM5aS2A2 #HealthEquity #HealthTech UniCamp

Following the massive success in Europe and China, Philips' Software Excellence team hosted another iteration of Developer Days at the Philips Innovation Campus in Bangalore. The three-day juggernaut drew over a whopping 250 participants, immersing them in stellar hands-on workshops and stimulating tech talks. The sessions focused on amping up cutting-edge tech to improve healthcare systems and empower developers to build more efficient solutions. Industry leaders from not only Philips, but also Microsoft and New Relic, shared tricks of the trade on building scalable solutions, solidifying Philips' commitment to dial up the developer experience and fostering lasting innovation for efficient healthcare. #impactwithcare #developerdays Explore meaningful careers at Philips -> https://lnkd.in/dAy9xE4S