AZ. Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Zottegem vzw

What AZ. Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Zottegem vzw does

AZ. Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Zottegem vzw is a private non-profit (vzw) regional general hospital headquartered at Godveerdegemstraat 69, Zottegem, Belgium, operating as a fully licensed acute-care institution under Belgium's RIZIV/INAMI reimbursement framework (enterprise number 0418.558.166). Founded in 1938, the hospital employs 501-1,000 staff and delivers a comprehensive service portfolio spanning 24/7 emergency care, intensive care, surgery, cardiology, neurology, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and palliative care. Distinctive clinical offerings include a recognized coordinating breast clinic, underwater birthing facilities (the hospital was the third in Belgium to introduce this), vNOTES minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, a fertility center, and dedicated mother-and-child services including a neonatology unit, pediatrics ward, maternity unit, and the 'Pas Thuis' postnatal home-visit program.

The hospital operates a hybrid physical-digital care delivery model. Physical channels include the main Zottegem campus and the Medisch Centrum Brakel satellite outpatient center; digital channels include the 'Mijn Sint-Elisabeth' patient portal for appointments and records, and a child-friendly 'Kinderwebsite'. Ancillary revenue streams — cafeteria, coffee corner, shop, and partner rooming-in (€25/night) — complement core clinical revenue sourced from RIZIV/INAMI reimbursement, patient co-payments, and private-room or non-conventioned physician supplements. The hospital is a member of the E17 Hospital Network and holds core partnerships with UZ Gent (neonatal ICU, IVF lab) and AZ Sint-Lucas Gent (fertility, since 1999), plus integrations with Kind & Gezin for child health surveillance and Krachtpunt for pediatric psychology, positioning the institution within a coordinated regional care ecosystem rather than as an independent standalone facility.

Name

AZ. Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Zottegem vzw

Legal name

vzw AZ Sint-Elisabeth Zottegem

Website

https://sezz.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

AZ. Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Zottegem vzw is a Belgian regional general hospital (vzw non-profit, founded 1938) providing acute, maternity, pediatric, oncology, rehabilitation, and palliative care to Zottegem and East Flanders residents, and operating within the E17 Hospital Network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• General hospital services
• Maternity and obstetrics
• Pediatric healthcare
• Emergency medical care
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zottegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: The hospital generates revenue through the provision of medical healthcare services including emergency care, inpatient hospitalizations, outpatient consultations, day hospital treatments, and various medical procedures. Services are partially reimbursed through the Belgian social security system (RIZIV/INAMI), with patients paying co-payments and potential supplements for private rooms or non-conventioned physicians.
2. Ancillary Services: Revenue generated from ancillary services including hospital cafeteria/restaurant, shop, coffee corner, and paid overnight stay facilities for partners (rooming-in). These services complement the core healthcare offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AZ Sint-Elisabeth Zottegem is a general regional hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, surgical, maternity, pediatric, and rehabilitation services to the population of Zottegem and the East Flanders region of Belgium. The hospital operates specialized clinics including a government-accredited Coordinating Breast Clinic, fertility services, a neonatology unit, and a palliative support team, complemented by digital patient services such as the Mijn Sint-Elisabeth online portal.

Product overview

AZ Sint-Elisabeth Zottegem vzw is a general hospital providing comprehensive medical services through multiple specialized departments and support services. The hospital operates as a unified healthcare facility with departments including emergency care, maternity services (obstetrics, neonatology), pediatrics, surgery, rehabilitation, and specialized clinics such as an accredited coordinating breast clinic and fertility center. Digital patient services include the Mijn Sint-Elisabeth online portal and a child-friendly Kinderwebsite. Support services encompass dietetics, social services, pastoral care, and the Pas Thuis postnatal home care program. The hospital is part of the E17 Hospital Network and collaborates with UZ Gent and AZ Sint-Lucas for specialized treatments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pas Thuis: Postnatal home care team consisting of midwives who provide home follow-up during the first period after birth.
• Loverelle
• Kinderwebsite

Products and services

• Mijn Sint-Elisabeth Patient Portal Online patient portal allowing patients to schedule appointments, access medical records, and manage hospital documents digitally.
• Erkende Coördinerende Borstkliniek (Accredited Coordinating Breast Clinic) Government-accredited coordinating breast clinic offering comprehensive breast care including diagnostics, treatment, breast surgery, reconstruction, and the Loverelle peer support group.
• Fertiliteit (Fertility Services) Fertility assessment and treatment services including ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, and IVF/ICSI, delivered in collaboration with AZ Sint-Lucas Gent and UZ Gent.
• SP-Afdeling Revalidatie 3F (Rehabilitation Ward) Specialized inpatient rehabilitation department for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions providing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and multidisciplinary care.
• Pediatrie (Pediatrics) Comprehensive pediatric care including inpatient ward, pediatric day hospital, pediatric surgery, and child-friendly facilities with dedicated play areas.
• Verloskunde (Obstetrics) Obstetric services including prenatal care, delivery rooms with underwater birthing options, VR-assisted pain management, and postnatal care on the maternity ward.
• Neonatologie (Neonatology) Neonatal care unit for premature infants (from 32 weeks) and newborns requiring special medical attention, in collaboration with UZ Gent for complex cases.
• Materniteit (Maternity Ward) Maternity services providing postnatal care, rooming-in options for partners, breastfeeding assistance, and the Pas Thuis home visit program.
• Sportmedisch Centrum (Sports Medicine Center) Sports medicine center providing athletic performance assessments, sports physicals, and rehabilitation services for athletes.
• Diëtisten (Dietetics) Dietetic services providing nutritional counseling for inpatients and outpatients including FODMAP diet, obesity management, cardiac rehabilitation, and diabetes care.
• Palliatieve Zorg (Palliative Care) Palliative support team providing comfort care, advance care planning, euthanasia support, and palliative sedation for terminally ill patients.
• Sociale Dienst (Social Services) Social work services assisting patients with discharge planning, extended care arrangements, and psychosocial support during hospitalization.
• Pastorale Dienst (Pastoral Care) Pastoral care services providing spiritual support, listening services, religious rituals, and chaplaincy for patients of all faiths.
• Pas Thuis (Postnatal Home Care) Postnatal home visit service by hospital midwives supporting new parents with baby care, breastfeeding, and maternal health during the first days after delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 patients treated with vNOTES surgical technique within one year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AZ Sint-Lucas GentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Fertility center collaboration established in 1999. AZ Sint-Lucas Gent provides IVF laboratory services while AZ Sint-Elisabeth handles patient consultations, monitoring, and egg retrieval procedures. The hospital coordinates fertility treatment administration.
• UZ Gent (Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UZ Gent for neonatal intensive care (for babies under 32 weeks or requiring intensive care) and IVF laboratory services for fertility treatments. The hospital refers complex cases and works jointly on patient care pathways.
• E17 Hospital NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the E17 Hospital Network, a collaboration of regional hospitals in the E17 corridor for shared resources, expertise, and coordinated patient care including multidisciplinary oncology consultations (MOC).
• Vzw de Kleine SuperheldenminorOthersThis nonprofit donates diaries to all children hospitalized in the neonatology department.
• Kind & GezinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Kind & Gezin (Flemish child health organization) for postnatal follow-up, immunizations, and child health monitoring. The hospital shares birth data with Kind & Gezin for ongoing child health surveillance.
• Medisch Centrum BrakelminorOthersAffiliated outpatient medical center located in Brakel, extending the hospital's reach to the local community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AZ Oudenaarde: Nearby Belgian regional general hospital in Oudenaarde with similar bed-scale and general/maternity service profile; competes for overlapping East Flanders catchment.
• AZ Glorieux Ronse: Belgian regional hospital serving the Flemish Ardennes region adjacent to Zottegem; comparable general hospital scope and regional general-service positioning.
• AZ Rivierenland: Belgian regional hospital network across the Schelde-Rijn region; comparable multi-site regional hospital with general medicine and maternity services.
• AZ Sint-Lucas Gent: Belgian regional general hospital in Ghent operating comparable general, surgical, and maternity services; existing fertility-partner of AZSE, making it a directly comparable Belgian regional peer.
• Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis Aalst: Larger Belgian regional general hospital in Aalst with multi-specialty services including maternity; comparable general-hospital footprint in East/West Flanders.
• Jessa Ziekenhuis (Hasselt): Larger Flemish regional hospital network comparable in multi-specialty services and similar vzw non-profit governance structure.
• AZ Sint-Blasius Dendermonde: Belgian regional general hospital in East Flanders offering similar comprehensive general, surgical, and maternity services.

Regional players

• AZ Jan Portaels Vilvoorde: Belgian regional general hospital in Flemish Brabant with similar general-service offering but operating in a different geographic catchment from AZSE.

Broad incumbents

• UZ Gent (Ghent University Hospital): Large Belgian academic hospital in the same East Flanders region; broader portfolio including tertiary care, with which AZSE partners for neonatal ICU and IVF lab services.
• Helix (Brussels Health Network): Network of Brussels-area hospitals and outpatient facilities; broader incumbent providing comparable multi-specialty regional hospital services in Belgium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz1LCepVjsCOHq4wRNBeF-Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/azsintelisabethzottegem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sint-elisabeth-ziekenhuis-zottegem
• Instagraminstagram.com/azsintelisabethzottegem
• Xx.com/azsintelisabeth

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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