Discover how Belgian health insurance works, who needs a health insurance fund, how reimbursements work, and what healthcare options are available for internationals in Belgium.
Looking for a family doctor in Leuven? Learn how to find a GP in Belgium, understand Global Medical Files (GMD), conventioned doctors, after-hours care, healthcare costs, and essential Dutch healthcare vocabulary.
Need emergency medical care in Belgium? Learn when to call 112, where to find emergency rooms in Leuven, how 1733 works, and how internationals can access urgent healthcare services.
Looking for a pharmacy in Leuven? Learn how to find a pharmacist in Belgium, use prescriptions, access medication after hours, understand health insurance reimbursements, and more.
Looking for a dentist in Leuven? Learn how to find a dentist, understand Belgian dental insurance and reimbursements, access emergency dental care, and navigate your options as an international in Belgium.
Learn where to get your COVID-19 and flu vaccinations in Leuven, how much they cost, who can receive them, and answers to common questions.
Learn about health insurance options and how to choose one that fits your needs.
Mental health professionals share tips to help internationals adjust and thrive when moving abroad.
Looking for mental health support in Belgium? Learn how to find an English-speaking psychologist, therapist, counselor, coach, or psychiatrist in Leuven and across Belgium. Understand your options, reimbursements, and where to get help.
Moving abroad can be a big shift, but for internationals in midlife, it can feel like the ground underneath your feet has been pulled away. Discover how to navigate your identify when moving countries in midlife.
Grief of identity loss is often felt by internationals who move abroad. Learn what it feels like and how to navigate these feelings.
Winter in Belgium can be difficult. These are our tips for thriving, not just surviving, the colder months.
Searching for a job can bring up many unpleasant emotions. Learn how to recognize and manage them.
A reality many internationals must face while living abroad is that their parents are aging while they are away. How do we deal with the emotions that come from this realization? Read on to see what internationals say.
Living abroad can be exciting, disorienting, and deeply rewarding. For couples who move or meet abroad, it can stretch their relationships in unexpected ways. We met up to talk about this aspect of international life - here's what we discussed.
