Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen

What Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen does

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen (WZA) is a regional general hospital based in Assen, Netherlands, founded in 1907 and operating two physical locations: a main hospital at Europaweg-Zuid 1 and an outpatient clinic at Locatie Noorderpark. It serves residents of Assen and the broader Northern Netherlands (Drenthe and surrounding provinces), providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and day-case medical services. Core clinical offerings include a 24/7 Spoedeisende Hulp (SEH) emergency department using color-coded triage, a fully integrated Ouder en Kind-centrum combining obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatrics, and several specialized pediatric clinics covering celiac disease (Coeliakiepoli), pediatric diabetes (Kinderdiabetespoli), allergies (Allergiepoli), chronic abdominal pain (Buikpijnpoli), and bowel/bladder dysfunction (Poep- en plaspoli). WZA is the only hospital in Drenthe outside UMCG with a specialized pediatric gastroenterology unit and the only provider of a dedicated Coeliakiepoli for children in Northern Netherlands.

WZA's technology stack centers on digital patient engagement rather than clinical AI: the MijnWZA patient portal (authenticated via Dutch government DigiD SSO) provides access to appointments, lab results, medical letters, and questionnaires; the BeterDichtbij messaging app enables secure provider-patient communication and video consultations; a virtual hospital tour supports pediatric patient preparation; and a June 2026 digital transformation added a hospital app, self-service aanmeldzuilen (registration kiosks), and a zelfmeetpunt (self-measurement station) for patient-led check-in. Diagnostic sample handling is outsourced to Certe, an external laboratory partner.

WZA is structured as a Dutch non-profit foundation (stichting), with no parent company, no private equity or venture backing, and no public listing. Revenue is generated primarily through reimbursements from Dutch basic health insurers under the basisverzekering system, supplemented by patient co-payments (eigen risico), statutory tariffs, and ancillary service fees (e.g., a €29.95 hypnotherapy home program). Patient acquisition is community-led via GP referrals, emergency access (112/SEH), and the after-hours Huisartsenspoedpost (HASP) located opposite the SEH. Multi-hospital clinical partnerships include the Prostaatcentrum Noord-Nederland (PCNN) network with Treant, UMCG, OZG, and Saxenburgh Medisch Centrum for multidisciplinary prostate cancer care, plus community-facing public health education events co-organized with De Nieuwe Kolk.

Name

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen

Legal name

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen

Website

https://wza.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen (WZA) is a regional Dutch non-profit hospital in Assen providing 24/7 emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialized maternal-pediatric care to residents of Drenthe and Northern Netherlands, with digital patient portal and self-service tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI), Hospital-Based EMS & Mobile Integrated Health (HLAFANAC)

Keywords

• Hospital healthcare services
• Emergency medical care
• Pediatric specialty care
• Maternity and neonatal care
• General medical treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Hospital generates revenue through providing medical services reimbursed by Dutch health insurance under the basisverzekering (basic health insurance) system. Patients typically pay own risk (eigen risico) and co-payments according to Dutch healthcare insurance rules

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen is a non-profit regional hospital providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and 24/7 emergency medical services to residents of Assen and Northern Netherlands. Its core services include emergency care (SEH), the integrated Ouder en Kind-centrum combining obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatrics, plus specialized pediatric clinics (Coeliakiepoli, Kinderdiabetespoli, Allergiepoli, Buikpijnpoli, Poep- en plaspoli) and digital patient services via the MijnWZA portal and BeterDichtbij app.

Product overview

Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Assen (WZA) operates as a general hospital in Assen, Netherlands, offering a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medical services. The hospital's digital portfolio centers on the MijnWZA patient portal, supplemented by the BeterDichtbij communication app, and recently introduced self-service tools including aanmeldzuilen (registration kiosks) and zelfmeetpunt (self-measurement station). Core clinical services span emergency care (SEH), pediatrics through the integrated Ouder en Kind-centrum, and specialized pediatric clinics including Coeliakiepoli, Kinderdiabetespoli, Allergiepoli, Buikpijnpoli, and Poep- en plaspoli. Neonatology services provide care for premature and ill newborns. Patient education initiatives include the Dokter in de Zaal talkshow series and public lectures on specific conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spoedeisende Hulp (SEH) 24/7 emergency department providing urgent medical care using a color-coded triage system (Red/Orange/Yellow/Green/Blue) to prioritize patients by medical urgency. Accessible via 112, GP referral, or huisartsenspoedpost.
• Ouder en Kind-centrum Integrated center combining obstetrics, maternity care, neonatology, and pediatrics for family-centered maternal and child healthcare, including the Kinder- en Jeugdafdeling for inpatient and day admissions for children aged 0-18.
• Kindergeneeskunde Pediatric department providing medical care for children and adolescents up to 18 years, covering chronic abdominal pain, allergies, diabetes, lung problems, and developmental disorders.
• Neonatologie Neonatal care unit within the Ouder en Kind-centrum providing care for premature infants and newborns using family-centered and developmental care principles including kangaroo care.
• Coeliakiepoli Specialized celiac clinic for children and adolescents up to 18 years with celiac disease and gluten-related conditions, offering carousel-style appointments with pediatrician, pediatric nurse, and dietitian. Only specialized clinic of its kind for children in Northern Netherlands.
• Kinderdiabetespoli Pediatric diabetes clinic providing comprehensive diabetes care for children with Type 1 diabetes through a multi-disciplinary team of pediatricians, diabetes nurse, dietitians, and pediatric psychologists.
• Allergiepoli Pediatric allergy clinic treating children up to 18 years with hay fever, food allergies, allergic asthma, or eczema through joint consultations with a pediatrician and allergy-focused pediatric nurse.
• Buikpijnpoli (incl. hypnotherapy home treatment) Abdominal pain clinic offering hypnotherapy treatment for children with chronic functional abdominal pain or irritable bowel syndrome, with hospital-based consultations and a €29.95 downloadable home treatment program of 5 audio files plus workbook.
• Poep- en plaspoli Bowel and bladder clinic for children with constipation, fecal incontinence (from age 4), urinary tract infections, daytime incontinence (from age 5), and bedwetting (from age 7), staffed by pediatricians and urotherapists.
• Prostaatkankerzorg via Prostaatcentrum Noord-Nederland Multi-disciplinary prostate cancer treatment delivered through the PCNN partnership of Treant, UMCG, OZG, Saxenburgh Medisch Centrum, and WZA, with all patients discussed in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• MijnWZA Patient Portal Digital patient dossier allowing patients to view appointments, lab results, and medical correspondence, manage medications, complete questionnaires, and communicate with healthcare providers via DigiD authentication.
• BeterDichtbij App Secure messaging application enabling patients to communicate with hospital departments, submit appointment questions, and conduct video consultations (beeldbellen) with healthcare providers; questions submitted before 14:00 on weekdays receive same-day responses.
• WZA Hospital App, Aanmeldzuilen and Zelfmeetpunt Digital check-in package launched in June 2026 comprising a hospital app, self-service registration kiosks (Aanmeldzuilen), and a self-measurement station (Zelfmeetpunt) to streamline patient arrival and capture preliminary health measurements.
• Locatie Noorderpark Outpatient Clinic Outpatient clinic at Molenstraat 262-b, Assen housing the Bekkenbodemcentrum (Pelvic Floor Center), Fertiliteitskliniek (Fertility Clinic), and Poli Seksuologie (Sexology Clinic).

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prostaatcentrum Noord-Nederland (PCNN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-hospital partnership for prostate cancer treatment coordination. Includes Treant, UMCG, Ommelander Ziekenhuis Groningen (OZG), Saxenburgh Medisch Centrum (SMC), and WZA. All prostate cancer patients are discussed in multidisciplinary team meetings for optimal treatment planning
• De Nieuwe KolkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of 'Dokter in de Zaal' public health education talkshow series. WZA healthcare professionals present health topics in accessible language at De Nieuwe Kolk venue in Assen
• Huisartsenspoedpost (HASP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with after-hours GP service for emergency patient routing. Located opposite the SEH for seamless patient transfer when GP determines hospital care is needed
• Certe (Afnamelaboratorium)coreTechnology or IntegrationExternal laboratory service provider for blood tests and other diagnostic samples. Patients can visit Certe location within WZA or other Certe locations
• Verslavingszorg Noord Nederland (VNN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddiction care provider offering counseling services for young people (12-18) who end up in hospital due to excessive alcohol use. Provides follow-up conversations and prevention support
• VeiligheidNLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoad safety research organization. WZA shares anonymized traffic accident victim data to support national traffic safety improvement initiatives
• Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging (NCV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Celiac Society provides volunteer support during Coeliakiepoli consultations at WZA. Dietitians at WZA are part of the NCV dietitian network
• Stichting Tekenen voor KinderenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArtist Ben Huisjes visits pediatric ward every two weeks to draw for children, providing entertainment and emotional support during hospitalization
• CliniClownsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCliniClown Polleke (Carla Schmidt) regularly visits pediatric department to provide entertainment and joy for hospitalized children
• Stichting Kind & ZiekenhuisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing guidelines and recommendations for child-friendly hospital care. WZA follows their recommendations for pediatric care standards

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WilhelminaZiekenhuisAssen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilhelmina-ziekenhuis-assen
• Instagraminstagram.com/wza_wilhelminaziekenhuisassen

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