When we talk about health in Lille, we often think of the CHU de Lille, regularly ranked among the best hospitals in the world. But this time, it’s a national ranking that highlights the local momentum: the city has made it to the podium as one of the places where women are best cared for.
Lille, well-positioned in several key indicators
In its 2026 rankings, Femme Actuelle used a composite index evaluating municipal action and healthcare offerings. The result: Lille ranks 3rd nationally. The city is particularly distinguished by its density of cardiologists (2nd place), the presence of sexual health centers (3rd place), and accessibility to general practitioners (4th place). These figures reflect a reality on the ground: here, access to women's healthcare is well-structured and thoughtfully planned for the long term.
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Prevention, vaccination, neighborhoods: health close to the residents
In Lille, prevention isn't just a piece of paper. In several neighborhoods, health ambassadors are trained to raise awareness about vaccination and screening. Cooking workshops are also offered in community centers to promote simple and balanced nutrition. For example, the information campaign on HPV vaccination has helped increase participation in middle schools. It’s a local strategy that’s really paying off!
Another powerful initiative: Lille was the first city to host the Women's Heart Bus, a traveling service for cardiovascular and gynecological screenings. And the numbers speak for themselves: 90% of the women screened had unknown or uncontrolled risk factors.
A leading hospital in gynecology and cardiology
On the hospital side, the CHU de Lille stands out as a central player. At the Jeanne de Flandre hospital, the gynecology department is a reference center for endometriosis, breast cancer, fibroids, and pelvic floor disorders.
Personalized patient journeys, a surgical block dedicated to gynecological surgery, innovative minimally invasive interventions, and a unique number to quickly direct you to the right pathway… The care is designed to limit medical wandering and streamline appointments. Well-being doesn't stop at medical procedures: adaptable sports activities with the local rugby club, art therapy in partnership with the Palais des Beaux-Arts of Lille, and daytime hospitals that allow for the grouping of exams and consultations in half a day. In cardiology, the awareness work focusing on women's specificities is equally significant. Because yes, the symptoms of a heart attack in women are often different, and far too many...
t minimized.With municipal commitment, on-the-ground prevention, and hospital excellence, Lille proudly confirms its place among the French cities where women's health is taken seriously. A local pride, and above all, a concrete step forward for the women of the metropolis.