Gertrudis-Hospital Westerholt

The Gertrudis-Hospital Westerholt is an important part of medical care in the northern Ruhr area. It offers a variety of medical specialties, including a palliative care unit and a geriatric day clinic. With about 200 beds and nearly 500 employees, the hospital treats around 4,000 inpatients and 8,000 outpatients annually[1].

• Medical Specialties: The hospital has several departments that ensure comprehensive medical care.
• Palliative Care Unit: Specialized care for patients with severe illnesses.
• Geriatric Day Clinic: Promoting the independence of older patients through rehabilitation and therapy.
• Outpatient Surgeries: The newly established KERN aOP Center enables efficient and patient-friendly outpatient procedures[3].
• Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy: Activating and rehabilitative measures to promote independence.
• Diabetes Training: Modular training programs for inpatient diabetics[5].

The mission of the Gertrudis-Hospital is to provide comprehensive and high-quality medical care. The values of the institution include promoting patient satisfaction, continuously improving medical services, and supporting employees.

The hospital is committed to sustainable and efficient medical care. By implementing the KERN aOP Center, the capacity for outpatient surgeries is expanded, relieving the structures and increasing patient satisfaction[3]. This initiative demonstrates a focus on innovation and patient orientation.

The Gertrudis-Hospital is part of the service network of KERN Katholische Einrichtungen Ruhrgebiet Nord GmbH, which enables close collaboration and coordination within the network[1][2]. This partnership supports the continuous development of medical services and contributes to strengthening the location.