Together one
Zuyderland originates from Atrium Medisch Centrum Parkstad and Orbis Medisch en Zorgconcern Sittard-Geleen. These healthcare institutions merged on 1 January 2015. The actual merger was the start of an extensive change process.
Strengthening care
The sum of the qualities of Atrium and Orbis strengthens healthcare in Limburg. Now and in the future. As a training hospital, we believe that knowledge transfer is of great importance. We learn from each other and opt for the best of both worlds. We invest in further specialization and modern medical equipment and like to be at the forefront of innovations in healthcare.
Control your life
Naturally, our motivated employees are available every day in hospitals, care centers, rehabilitation, youth health care, hospices, home care and domestic help. They help you to stay in control of your own life as much as possible. Even if you need our care, you are the one in charge.
In safe hands
With employees of Zuyderland you are in safe hands, from birth to your last phase of life.
Medical spearheads
Zuyderland has specific expertise with regard to oncology, obesity, mobility and movement, neurocognitive disorders and medical care for the elderly. Within each of these medical spearheads, we are continuing to build a so-called ‘center of excellence’: a center with unique knowledge and / or skills in the Netherlands, which is known to fellow doctors as the center or one of the few centers with the most knowledge. in the specific area of interest.
Innovation
We continuously strive to develop and successfully implement applicable new ideas, resources, techniques, services and processes for healthcare and services. By being innovative, we try to optimize care for our patients. In addition, medical specialists and other professionals are interested in innovations, which stimulates the influx of highly qualified specialists.
educations
Zuyderland offers doctors excellent opportunities for specialization. Top clinical courses are offered in collaboration with Maastricht UMC +, among others. Zuyderland also fulfills the function of a regional training hospital for physicians.
In collaboration with Zuyd University of Applied Sciences and the Parkstad Care Academy, training courses are also offered to nurses, for nursing specializations and medical support functions. This attracts and retains talented professionals. We also support and facilitate medical and nursing research.
Key figures
Zuyderland is the largest employer in Limburg. The key figures below give an impression of the size.
Hospital
- Number of beds Zuyderland Medical Center: 980
- Number of admissions: 42,000 per year
- Number of nursing days: 170,000 per year
- Number of day admissions: 86,000 per year
- Number of visits to the consultation centers: 845,000 per year
Staff members
- Salaried medical specialists: 124
- Independent medical specialists: 297
- Other salaried employees: 4,550 (FTE)