St. Joseph Krankenhaus
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St. Joseph Krankenhaus Berlin-Tempelhof
editThe St. Joseph Krankenhaus Berlin-Tempelhof is the largest Catholic hospital in Berlin and a significant employer in the Tempelhof-Schöneberg district. With over 1,450 employees from more than 30 nations, it offers a diverse and international working environment.
Medical Focus Areas
editThe hospital has a wide range of medical specialties, including:
- Obstetrics: With around 4,200 births per year, it is one of the highest-birth hospitals in Germany. The Perinatal Center Level 1 provides comprehensive care for mothers and children.
- Nephrology: It has the largest non-university nephrology department in Germany.
- Oncology: Interdisciplinary treatment of tumor diseases by a team of internists, surgeons, and gynecologists.
- Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery: Specialized in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Geriatrics: Focused on the treatment of older patients with multiple illnesses.
Mission and Values
editThe St. Joseph Krankenhaus places great importance on Christian values and patient-oriented care. It promotes the individual development of its employees and supports them in balancing work and private life. The institution is part of the Elisabeth Vinzenz Network and collaborates closely with other hospitals.
Sustainability and Initiatives
editThe hospital is committed to various social and health initiatives. These include supporting premature infants through the first and only health navigator in Germany, as well as participating in the nationwide reading day. Additionally, the facility is continuously being expanded and modernized to meet the medical needs of the region.
Infrastructure and History
editFounded in 1928, the hospital building is a listed monument. It has 513 beds and treats more than 80,000 patients annually. The hospital has evolved in recent years through extensive renovation and new construction measures and has been an academic teaching hospital of the Free University of Berlin since 1983.