E-Health Implementation: Success Stories from Island Communities
Date: 16 February 2026 | 11:00 – 12:30 CET
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About this Webinar
Islands benefit from e-health through improved accessibility, reduced travel time, and more efficient deployment of scarce healthcare professionals. Good practices include needs-driven digitalisation, simple tools, hybrid care, strong privacy, training for healthcare providers, and active involvement of residents. Start small, use proven technology, and collaborate regionally to create sustainable, accessible digital healthcare on islands.
Moderator
François Gaertner
Head of Communication, Digital, and Facilitation at TESIS, La Réunion and Mayotte (France)
François Gaertner is Head of Communication, Digital, and Facilitation at TESIS e-health at La Réunion and Mayotte (France). A developer and former journalist, he specializes in content strategy, storytelling, and UX. TESIS is a non-profit supporting the region’s digital health rollout, helping connect healthcare professionals through secure, patient-focused digital solutions.
Cases & Speakers
Vladan Ilić
Huisartspraktijk Westerdokters, Amsterdam
Presenting: “online first” concept and direct live chat with one of the GPs
Vladan Ilić is a GP and founder of Westerdokters, known for primary-care innovation in the Netherlands. He advances online-first care through AI triage, live chat, and chronic-care programs, completing 85% of requests online. This remote model is highly applicable to islands facing limited accessibility, healthcare shortages, long travel times, and logistical barriers.
Carla Alves
Senior Researcher at the IDEA institute (Madeira, Portugal)
Presenting: SMARTBEAR Project (Madeira, Portugal)
Carla Alves contributes to the digitisation of healthcare in Madeira through IDEA and international projects such as Smart4Health and Smart Bear. She advances innovation-driven, data-based care to improve access, efficiency and quality of life, supporting health system transformation for Madeira and broader European cooperation in e-health.
Nicolas Riguidel
Association for Permanent Healthcare and Home Care on the Islands of Brittany
Presenting: Primary Healthcare Centres for Island Residents in Brittany and Quiberon
The association establishes and manages healthcare centres to provide primary and secondary care for island residents in Brittany and Quiberon. Access to medical care is often difficult in remote areas. Permanent or mobile structures bring care closer to residents so they do not travel far for basic medical assistance.
Siv Relander
Project Leader, Mariehamn stad, Åland Islands
Presenting: Future-proof Home Care - Developing digital skills of home care staff in the Åland Islands
Siv Relander has experience in leading projects within EU-programs and within the private and municipal sectors. Education -Master of Economics and specialized adult educator.