Primary Health Care Research, Development, Innovation and Education and Health Hub: Building Academic Health Center and Promoting Real-Word Effectiveness in Eastern Finland Collaborative Area

The PHC Health Hub project is transforming primary health care in Eastern Finland by establishing a cutting-edge Research,
Development, Innovation, and Education platform at the Teaching Clinic Osmo. In collaboration with regional wellbeing services
counties, universities, and stakeholders, the project integrates research and education directly into clinical practice.

At its core, Osmo functions as a novel academic health center where professionals teach and conduct research on-site, ensuring rapid
application of new knowledge. The initiative promotes multidisciplinary collaboration, shared data use, and innovation to improve care
quality, health equity, and workforce development.

Through two focused work packages, the project builds a sustainable research ecosystem and pilots real-world solutions to enhance
primary care effectiveness. The expected outcomes include better treatment results, reduced healthcare costs, and a more skilled and
resilient healthcare workforce.