St. Anna Kinderspital

What St. Anna Kinderspital does

St. Anna Kinderspital GmbH is Vienna's only dedicated pediatric hospital, operating as a public, non-profit facility at Kinderspitalgasse 6 in Vienna's 9th district. The hospital is wholly owned by the Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz (Austrian Red Cross), Landesverband Wien, and serves as the clinical division for general pediatrics and pediatric hematology-oncology at the Medical University of Vienna, attached to the AKH Wien campus. It treats approximately 75,000 patients per year — children and adolescents from birth to age 18 — through a comprehensive service portfolio including 24/7 emergency care, specialist outpatient clinics, nine inpatient wards covering general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, immunology, stem cell transplantation, and intensive care, plus at-home services (Externer Onkologischer Pflegedienst and Mobiler Psychologischer Dienst) and the IONA aftercare clinic for adult survivors of childhood cancer. A multidisciplinary team of approximately 550 staff delivers medical, nursing, pedagogical, psychological, and therapeutic care, supported by a 15-year-old pain management program and recent additions including Low-Level Laser Therapy.

The hospital's underlying technology stack comprises standard pediatric diagnostic imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI), EEG, EKG, and a specialized apheresis unit performing plasmapheresis, erythrocyte exchange, extracorporeal photopheresis, and cell depletions. A dedicated stem cell transplantation ward, intensive care unit, and ARGE Wound Management team coordinate complex care. The hospital's revenue model is anchored in statutory health insurance reimbursements under the Austrian hospital financing framework and City of Vienna co-financing (notably for the IONA pilot), with supplemental revenue from charitable donations routed through the Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz's St. Anna Kinderspital Fonds (tax-deductible under the OSGS quality seal), nominal parent co-payments for accommodation of children over age 3, and event-based fundraising. The distribution model is direct: emergency walk-ins, pediatrician referrals, transfers from six other Vienna hospitals, and home-based service delivery across the Vienna metropolitan area, with marketing concentrated on social media, community events, donor relations, and earned media rather than commercial channels.

Name

St. Anna Kinderspital

Legal name

St. Anna Kinderspital GmbH

Website

https://stanna.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

St. Anna Kinderspital is Vienna's only dedicated pediatric hospital, delivering comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home-based care to children from birth to age 18 across general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, immunology, and stem cell transplantation. The hospital treats approximately 75,000 patients annually under Austrian public healthcare funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (62231), Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (6223)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals (Acute Care) (HLAFAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG), Pediatric Urgent Care & After-Hours Clinics (HLAFAJAI), Pediatric Skilled Home Health (Home Nursing & Therapy) (HLADAFAC), Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI), Pediatric Home Health & Pediatric Private Duty Nursing (HLAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Children's medical care
• Pediatric hematology oncology
• Stem cell transplantation
• Pediatric emergency care

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Health Insurance / Public Healthcare Funding: As a public hospital affiliated with the Austrian health system, St. Anna Kinderspital's primary revenue comes from statutory health insurance reimbursements (Österreichische Gesundheitskasse and other insurers) under the Austrian hospital financing framework. The City of Vienna co-finances the IONA (Interdisziplinäre onkologische Nachsorge-Ambulanz) pilot project.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Donations flow to the Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz, Landesverband Wien in the dedicated St. Anna Kinderspital Fonds. Funded activities include therapeutic equipment, play therapy, psychosocial support, facility improvements (e.g., rooftop garden), and services not covered by health insurance. The Red Cross LV Wien is a recognized charitable recipient, making donations tax-deductible.
3. Parent Co-Payments: Parents accompanying children over three years old pay a nominal accommodation and meals fee. Children under three are accommodated free of charge. Private nursing care services (co-payments for nutrition upgrades) are also charged.
4. Specialized Medical Device Funding: Donor-funded procurement of medical devices for gentle diagnostics, supplementing standard insurance-covered equipment. Includes age-appropriate instruments for premature infants to young adults.
5. Event Sponsorship: Charity events (e.g., 12-hour Charity Ultracycling, summer festivals) raise funds from participants, sponsors, and the community. The 2025 ultracycling event raised €14,709.47.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Anna Kinderspital is a specialized children's and adolescent hospital in Vienna providing comprehensive pediatric medical care. Its services span inpatient wards (intensive care, stem cell transplantation, hematology/oncology, general pediatrics, infant care, ENT), 24/7 emergency care, specialized outpatient clinics (cardiology, rheumatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hemangiomas, neuropediatrics, pulmonology, urology/nephrology), and home-based oncology nursing and psychological support. The hospital treats approximately 75,000 patients per year across all internal pediatric diseases.

Product overview

St. Anna Kinderspital is a specialized children's and adolescent hospital in Vienna providing comprehensive medical care through multiple inpatient wards (Stations 1A-4B for intensive care, stem cell transplantation, oncology, and general pediatrics), emergency and outpatient services, and specialized clinics including hematology/oncology, cardiology, and ENT. The hospital offers therapeutic services such as Low-Level Laser Therapy, pain management, psychosocial support, and home care services including the Externer Onkologischer Pflegedienst (EOP). Facilities include a therapeutic roof garden with sensomotor path, playrooms, and educational support. The hospital treats approximately 75,000 patients annually with a staff of 550 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Notfallambulanz (Emergency Department) 24-hour emergency outpatient clinic for acutely ill children and adolescents, using the Manchester Triage System for prioritization. Free of charge, no appointment required.
• Allgemeine Ambulanz (General Outpatient Clinic) General outpatient clinic for infants, children, and adolescents providing examinations, referrals to specialized clinics, telephone consultations, and long-term care of chronically ill children. Operates by appointment with referral from a pediatrician.
• Spezialambulanzen (Specialized Outpatient Clinics) Specialized outpatient clinics covering cardiology, rheumatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, ENT, hemangiomas, neuropediatrics, pulmonology, urology/nephrology, and hematology/oncology for pediatric patients.
• Stem Cell Transplantation Unit (Station 1A) Inpatient ward dedicated to the preparation, execution, and follow-up of pediatric stem cell transplants, supported by an apheresis unit and intensive care.
• Intensive Care Unit (Station 1B) Pediatric intensive care unit providing ventilation, circulatory support medications, and blood purification procedures including plasmapheresis and erythrocyte exchange.
• Hematology and Oncology Wards (Stations 2A, 2B) and Day Clinic Inpatient wards and day clinic for children and adolescents with blood diseases and cancer, providing clinical examinations, laboratory controls, ambulatory therapies, and psychosocial support for affected families.
• General Pediatric Wards (Stations 3A, 3B) General pediatric wards for children and adolescents with acute or chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, ENT area, blood-forming system, immune system, nervous system, and skin, plus ENT surgery.
• Infant Ward and General Pediatric Station (Stations 4A, 4B) Infant ward (4A) for diagnosis and treatment of infants with regulatory disorders, feeding problems, jaundice, respiratory, urogenital, and gastrointestinal diseases, plus general pediatric ward (4B) specializing in hematological/oncological diseases and immune system disorders.
• External Oncological Nursing Service (EOP) Home-based nursing service for pediatric oncology patients, including blood draws, infusions, injections, wound dressing changes, pain assessment, and palliative care, serving as liaison between the hospital and families.
• Mobile Psychological Service (MPD) Psychological home support service for pediatric oncology patients and their families, supplementing in-hospital psychosocial care.
• IONA - Interdisciplinary Oncological Aftercare Clinic Follow-up clinic for adults who had cancer in childhood or adolescence, offering age-appropriate medical and psychosocial long-term care at Gesundheitszentrum Mariahilf in cooperation with the City of Vienna and Austrian Health Insurance.
• Kinder-Notdienst Ordination (KiND) - After-hours Pediatric Clinic After-hours general pediatric clinic operated by Ärztefunkdienst Wien within St. Anna's facilities, providing first-line care for sick children and adolescents outside emergency situations. Open Mon-Fri 15:30-22:00 and Sat/Sun/holidays 14:00-22:00 (Nov 2025-Apr 2026).
• Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) Cold light laser therapy using HILARIS FL1000 area laser and HILARIS TL 150 point laser to support natural healing processes, reduce pain and inflammation. Used for oral mucositis, diaper dermatitis, skin reactions from radiation therapy, sinusitis, and scar treatment in pediatric patients.
• Pain Management Team (Schmerz-Team) Multiprofessional pain management service providing standardized pain assessment, prevention, non-pharmacological pain measures (e.g., 'Dein Kopf kann zaubern'), 'magic patches' (local anesthetic), comfort positioning, and language-focused communication training for pediatric patients. Founded 2010.
• Apheresis Unit Specialized unit performing pediatric blood purification procedures including plasmapheresis ('Blutwäsche'), erythrocyte exchange, extracorporeal photopheresis, and erythrocyte, leukocyte, and thrombocyte depletions.
• Therapeutic Rooftop Garden (Dachgarten) Therapeutic 32 sqm rooftop garden with sensomotor path, balance logs, stepping surfaces, and various ground materials, designed by BOKU University botanists for physiotherapy, relaxation, and emotional recovery for patients, parents, and staff.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 75,000 patients treated per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration7 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kinderkrebshilfe Wien, NÖ und Bgld.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinances the External Oncological Nursing Service (EOP) and co-organizes family events such as the annual summer festival for young oncology patients and their families. Active ongoing partnership supporting at-home oncology care.
• Österreichisches Rotes Kreuz, Landesverband WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization and sole shareholder of St. Anna Kinderspital GmbH. Receives all donations and legacies for the hospital via the dedicated St. Anna Kinderspital Fonds. Coordinates voluntary services and FSJ (Freiwilliges Soziales Jahr) programs at the hospital.
• Sanrio (Nakayoku Project)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHello Kitty visited St. Anna Kinderspital in June 2024 as part of the Sanrio Nakayoku Project, a global initiative promoting friendship and compassion. The visit created positive media coverage and emotional engagement for young patients.
• AUSSENWIRKSCHAFT AUSTRIA / WKÖminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian Federal Economic Chamber accompanied the Hello Kitty (Sanrio) visit, facilitating connections with Japanese business partners and the Japanese ambassador H.E. Ryuta Mizuuchi.
• Universität für Bodenkultur Wien (BOKU) – Botanik-InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOKU botanists (Priv.-Doz. Dr. Karin Tremetsberger and Dr. Maximiliane Herberich) and master's student Isabelle Spaemann designed the 32 sqm rooftop garden and surrounding areas following ecological and social criteria, creating a therapeutic outdoor space for patients.
• Gemeinde PaudorfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHost municipality of the annual 12-hour Charity Ultracycling event. Mayor Martin Rennhofer participated in the 2025 event which raised €14,709.47 for St. Anna patients.
• Erwin Kazmirski (Event Organizer)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInitiator and organizer of the annual 12-hour Charity Ultracycling event held in Paudorf, Austria, raising funds for St. Anna Kinderspital. 2025 was the 7th edition with 225 participants.
• EVN AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• SPAR ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Asamer Kies- und Betonwerke GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• BM-WENER GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Elektro Lipp e.U.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Café KollerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Gasthaus TiefenböckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Arnos BicyclesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• RSC KremsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Privatdestillerie HellerschmidminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• RobineauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Andreas Weitzenböck (Lichtmagische Fotografie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotographer for the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• MegaRawBar ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Rhenus Donauhafen Krems Gesellschaft m.b.H. & Co KGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• Modellregion Unteres Traisental & Fladnitztal (KEM-Zentrum)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of the 7th Charity Ultracycling event (2025).
• HOSPIZ ÖSTERREICHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizer of the Austrian Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care Day. St. Anna Kinderspital is a partner, hosting a booth and activities at the Fürstenhof, MuseumsQuartier Wien on 1 June 2026.
• Medizinische Universität Wien / AKH WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Anna Kinderspital is an independent hospital attached to the General Hospital of the City of Vienna (AKH Wien) Medical University Campus and serves as the clinical department for general pediatrics and pediatric hematology-oncology at MedUni Wien.
• Ronald McDonald Kinderhilfe – Kinderhilfe Haus WienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRonald McDonald Kinderhilfe operates a family accommodation facility (Kinderhilfe Haus) at Kinderspitalgasse 7/1, directly opposite St. Anna Kinderspital. Accommodates parents of patients on the stem cell transplant ward and intensive care unit who do not live nearby.
• Stiftung Patientensicherheit SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Anna Kinderspital adapted the 'Room of Horrors' training concept from Stiftung Patientensicherheit Schweiz for patient safety week activities, using hidden errors in mock patient rooms to train staff.
• Ärztefunkdienst Wien (141)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOperates the KiND (Kinder-Notdienst) after-hours pediatric clinic within St. Anna Kinderspital's facilities, directing non-emergency patients away from the emergency department.
• Musik- und Kunstakademie WienminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPerformed the 'Einhörner gibt es wirklich' musical for young patients at St. Anna Kinderspital on 11 December 2023, providing cultural and emotional enrichment.
• Star Wars Kostümklubs 501st Austrian Garrison & Rebel Legion/Alpine Base AustriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCostume clubs performed at the 2024 summer festival for young oncology patients, bringing entertainment and joy to children and families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Universitäts-Kinderspital Zürich: Swiss university children's hospital offering comprehensive pediatric care, oncology, and intensive care — comparable as a German-speaking academic pediatric center with similar specialization profile.
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children: UK's largest specialist pediatric hospital offering similar multi-specialty inpatient care including hematology/oncology, ICU, surgery, and outpatient clinics — directly comparable as a comprehensive children's tertiary hospital.
• Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades (AP-HP, Paris): France's leading pediatric university hospital, recognized for stem cell transplantation, rare disease, and multi-specialty pediatric medicine — directly comparable in scale and academic depth.
• Kinderkrankenhaus auf der Bult (Hannover): Large specialized German children's hospital covering general pediatrics, oncology, surgery, and psychosocial services — comparable as a multi-specialty DACH pediatric center with a similar full-service model.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Klinik für Pädiatrie: German academic center with a large pediatric department offering hematology/oncology, stem cell transplantation, and complex pediatric medicine — directly comparable in scope and academic affiliation.
• Dr. von Hauner Kinderspital (LMU Klinikum München): Munich's main university pediatric hospital providing full-spectrum pediatric medicine including hematology/oncology, SCT, and intensive care — closely comparable in DACH academic pediatric tertiary care.
• Olgahospital (Klinikum Stuttgart): Large German pediatric hospital delivering multi-specialty inpatient and outpatient care including oncology, surgery, and intensive care — comparable as a dedicated children's tertiary center in the DACH region.

Others

• Sterntalerhof / MOKI (Mobile Kinderkrankenpflege Österreich): Austrian providers of mobile pediatric home nursing and palliative support — comparable to St. Anna's EOP/MPD home-care services and Kinder-Krebs-Hilfe-financed home oncology programs, serving as ecosystem peers rather than direct competitors.

Regional players

• Boston Children's Hospital: Largest US pediatric hospital, offering the full range of subspecialty pediatric care, oncology, and research — comparable in clinical scope and academic intensity but serving a different geography (North America).

Broad incumbents

• AKH Wien / Medizinische Universität Wien: Vienna General Hospital and Medical University, the academic parent to which St. Anna is attached as the clinical pediatric and heme-onc division. Comparable as the dominant academic medical center in Vienna whose pediatric subspecialties overlap directly with St. Anna's offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-anna-kinderspital
• Instagraminstagram.com/st.anna.kinderspital

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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