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The Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein (EVKLN) is one of the largest healthcare providers in the western Ruhr area and comprises a network of four hospitals, two nursing facilities and several medical care centers (MVZ) and specialist centers in Duisburg, Dinslaken and Oberhausen[1][5]. The central facilities include the Evangelische Krankenhaus Duisburg-Nord, the Herzzentrum Duisburg, the Johanniter Krankenhaus Oberhausen and the Evangelische Krankenhaus Dinslaken. The offer is complemented by the Wohnstift Walter Cordes and the Johanniter Haus Oberhausen-Sterkrade, which offer specialized care for seniors and people with dementia[1].
The EVKLN offers a broad spectrum of medical, nursing and care services - from emergency care and highly specialized acute medicine to comprehensive care services and outpatient aftercare[1][2]. The interdisciplinary medical centers, in which the competences of various specialist departments are bundled, are particularly noteworthy. These centers stand for the treatment of complex diseases - such as cancer - and guarantee guideline-compliant, rapid and individually adapted therapy through close cooperation between specialists[2].
In addition, the network of MVZs and affiliated practices ensures a seamless connection between inpatient and outpatient care in order to provide patients with optimal follow-up care even after their hospital stay[1]. The group employs around 4,500 people, making it one of the largest employers in the region[3].
The central mission of the EVKLN is to offer patients the best possible, holistic medical and nursing care - characterized by state-of-the-art technology, high levels of expertise and a dedicated, motivated team[1][3]. The group is guided by Christian values, which are reflected in its daily work as care, respect and appreciation. Patients should not only receive excellent professional care, but also human support - an approach that decisively supports the healing process[3].
The goal is to make care local, innovative and patient-centered. The motto "#VERBUNDENstark" expresses the connection between the houses and the shared responsibility for the health of the people in the region[1].
Sustainability has several dimensions at EVKLN: On the one hand, the focus is on the training and development of its own specialists. The in-house academy offers a modern, competence-oriented educational concept for nurses and actively supports learners in their vocational training[6]. On the other hand, healthcare is systematically developed further, for example by promoting interdisciplinary cooperation and avoiding over-therapy in favor of individual, targeted treatment concepts[2].
The group also sees itself as part of the local community and contributes to strengthening the municipal healthcare infrastructure through its non-profit character. The integration of new technologies and the constant adaptation to medical innovations are further central elements of the sustainability strategy.
The Evangelisches Klinikum Niederrhein is a traditional, innovative and non-profit hospital group that is committed to modern, value-oriented and sustainable healthcare. The focus is on providing optimal medical and nursing care for patients, promoting young talent and strengthening social responsibility - all closely linked to the Christian values that shape the company's actions[1][3][5].
