Isala

Isala is a practical mobile companion that brings essential information about the Isala hospital network to your device, helping patients, visitors and local residents find services, news and practical details in one place. The app collects up-to-date hospital news, videos and site information so you can quickly check visiting hours, read stories about medical developments and plan a visit to any Isala location. Designed to be straightforward and reliable, Isala keeps you informed about specialist services and site locations across multiple towns without needing separate sources.

Key Features

⭐ Latest hospital news and stories with sharing options to keep you informed about clinical developments and community events.

⭐ Short video content offering visual insights into treatments, facilities and hospital initiatives.

⭐ Integrated maps and location finder to locate Isala sites across Zwolle, Meppel, Kampen, Steenwijk and Heerde.

⭐ Practical details such as visiting hours and site-specific information to plan your visit smoothly.

⭐ 'Tips & Tops' feedback feature to submit suggestions, compliments or practical tips directly to the hospital.

Advantages

✅ Centralized source of accurate information about services and specialized care within the Isala network.

✅ Easy-to-use interface that helps patients and visitors find locations, hours and relevant news quickly.

✅ Keeps the local community connected through timely updates, videos and participatory feedback tools.

✅ Highlights specialized clinical services—such as cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery and dialysis—so users can learn where advanced care is provided.

Disadvantages

❎ Focused exclusively on Isala locations, so it does not provide information about other hospitals or regional providers.

❎ Primarily an informational tool and not a replacement for direct medical consultations or hospital registration systems.

❎ Some operational details or clinical records are not available through the app and require contacting Isala directly.

Development Team

Developed and maintained by the Isala hospital organization, a single, unified hospital operating across five locations and serving about 675,000 residents in 20 municipalities in Southwest Drenthe and Northwest Overijssel. Guided by the motto 'close as possible, further away if necessary,' Isala has grown from general care to offer advanced clinical functions and specialist services.