UZ Leuven: an accessible information portal for every patient

An intuitive care information portal for every patient

Wieni partnered with UZ Leuven in early 2020 to launch uzleuven.be, a patient-centred website built to make healthcare guidance clear, accessible, and trustworthy for everyone visiting Belgium’s largest university hospital.

Who is UZ Leuven

UZ Leuven is Belgium’s flagship university hospital, trusted by patients for expert treatment, compassionate care, and cutting-edge research. With a sprawling network across multiple campuses, it serves hundreds of thousands of patients annually, offering everything from routine consultations to advanced surgeries and innovative therapies.

How did Wieni help?

UZ Leuven faced the challenge of turning a complex medical knowledge database into a website that patients, and their families, can easily navigate. Wieni delivered a solution that balances clarity, accessibility, and institutional diversity.

What Wieni did for UZ Leuven:

• Designed intuitive wireframes and visual interfaces based on patient needs

• Developed a modular content system with reusable blocks

• Launched interactive tools like e‑cards, BMI calculator, and diabetes risk checker

• Ensured WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for full accessibility

• Integrated content with Mynexuzhealth to synchronize with patient portals

• Built secure, GDPR-ready web forms for appointments, feedback, and contact

• Provide 24/7 hosting maintenance and SLA support

Five highlights

1. Modular content blocks
   UZ Leuven’s editors can easily compose pages using flexible components—from department overviews to downloadable guides—making updates fast and consistent.

2. Interactive patient tools
   New features help patients self-manage: send e‑cards, calculate BMI, assess diabetes risk—right from the homepage.

3. Seamless portal integration
   Linkages with Mynexuzhealth mean patients can effortlessly navigate between general info and their personal health data.

4. Top-tier accessibility
   The site meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards, catering to all users, including those with disabilities.

5. Secure, intuitive forms
   Built for privacy and ease, forms let users book appointments, request information, or send feedback with confidence.

Since going live in mid-2020, the site has empowered tens of thousands of visitors with clearer navigation, better tools, and more reliable access to vital care information. And with our ongoing partnership, UZ Leuven continues to introduce smart enhancements and meaningful updates.

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Let's work together!

Interested in a collaboration? Send a mail to Wietse.