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The Universitätsklinikum Jena (UKJ) is the largest and most modern hospital in the Free State of Thuringia, with a history spanning over 200 years and a deep-rooted tradition in medical education. As the only university medical location in Thuringia, the UKJ offers comprehensive medical care, ranging from basic to maximum care. With more than 7,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the region.
The mission of the UKJ is to continuously improve medical care through innovative research and teaching and, as a maximum care provider, to ensure patient care at the highest level. A central value is the close cooperation with the Medical Faculty of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena to translate the latest scientific findings into practice[5].
The UKJ is committed to coordinating medical care through telemedicine networks and cooperation with regional hospitals to promote local patient care[5]. In addition, the hospital is part of the SMITH consortium, which is further developing medical informatics[3]. These initiatives contribute to the sustainable improvement of healthcare and support regional economic development by promoting innovation in biomedicine.
Overall, the Universitätsklinikum Jena is an important science and business location in Thuringia, which makes a significant contribution to the health and well-being of the population through its comprehensive medical services and dedicated research.
