Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik - Universität Witten/Herdecke

What Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik - Universität Witten/Herdecke does

The Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik (colloquially 'die Vestische') is a 244-bed specialist children's and youth hospital in Datteln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and one of the largest dedicated pediatric hospitals in the country. Founded in 1946 as a 12-bed facility to treat war-affected children, the clinic has grown into a tertiary pediatric center operating 20+ medical departments spanning neonatology and Level 1 perinatal care, pediatric intensive care, oncology and hematology, cardiology, endocrinology, diabetology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, nephrology, neuropediatrics, neurosurgery, pediatric surgery, radiology (including MRI with radiation-avoidance focus), pneumology/allergology, phoniatrics/pedaudiology, and child and adolescent psychiatry. The clinic runs three signature differentiated assets: the Deutsches Kinderschmerzzentrum (German Pain Center for Children), one of the world's largest pediatric chronic-pain treatment centers; the Kinderpalliativzentrum, Germany's first pediatric palliative care station (established 2010); and a DGSM-certified sleep medicine center.

The clinic is academically integrated with the University of Witten/Herdecke since the 1990s, hosting dedicated chairs for Pediatrics and Pediatric Pain Therapy/Pediatric Palliative Medicine. Services are delivered through a 24/7 emergency department, scheduled outpatient specialty clinics, a referral network across Münsterland and the Ruhr region, and adjunct facilities including the André-Streitenberger-Haus residential care unit, the 'Bunter Kreis' aftercare program, and the Pflegeakademie Datteln nursing academy. The clinic is a non-profit operating entity within the Vestische Caritas-Kliniken GmbH (Catholic welfare network), governed by Managing Director Dr. Martin Meyer, Medical Director Prof. Michael Paulussen, and Nursing Director Katja Schöpe, with a Chief Digital Officer leading digital transformation.

Revenue derives primarily from German statutory (GKV) and private health insurance reimbursements under the DRG system, with supplementary income from state funding for child protection services, university research grants, and charitable donations via the Förderverein 'Hilfe für Kinder e.V.' Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct-to-patient through emergency intake, scheduled outpatient appointments, GP/pediatrician referrals, and inter-hospital transfers; community engagement is maintained via social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), the monthly 'Familiending' parent forum, and the biennial 'Dattelner Kinderschmerztage' international congress.

Name

Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik - Universität Witten/Herdecke

Legal name

Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik

Website

https://kinderklinik-datteln.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik is a 244-bed tertiary pediatric hospital in Datteln, Germany, operating 20+ specialty departments including a Level 1 Perinatal Center, Germany's first pediatric palliative care station, and one of the world's largest pediatric chronic pain centers. It is a non-profit, academically affiliated with the University of Witten/Herdecke.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Children’s Hospitals & Pediatric Health Systems (HLAFAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Hospice & Palliative Care (HLADAHAI), Pediatric Urgent Care Centers (HLAFADAF), Pediatric Skilled Home Health (Home Nursing & Therapy) (HLADAFAC)

Keywords

• Pediatric hospital services
• Neonatal intensive care
• Pediatric palliative medicine
• Child chronic pain therapy
• Pediatric specialty medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Datteln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Vestische Kinder- und Jugendklinik is a 244-bed tertiary children's hospital providing specialized pediatric medical care from neonatology through adolescent medicine. It operates 20+ medical departments and specialized centers (notably Germany's first pediatric palliative care station and one of the world's largest pediatric chronic pain centers) and combines acute inpatient care, 24/7 emergency services, outpatient specialty clinics, nursing and therapy services, and university-affiliated teaching and research.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Allgemeine Pädiatrie (General Pediatrics) Core general pediatric department providing comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents across routine and complex conditions.
• Neonatologie und Perinatalzentrum (Neonatology and Level 1 Perinatal Center) Level 1 perinatal center providing advanced care for premature infants, high-risk pregnancies, and newborns with special medical needs.
• Deutsches Kinderschmerzzentrum (German Children's Pain Center) One of the largest treatment centers worldwide for pediatric chronic pain, providing pain therapy to children and adolescents.
• Kinderpalliativzentrum (Children's Palliative Care Center) Germany's first pediatric palliative care station, providing comprehensive palliative care for children and adolescents with life-limiting conditions.
• Pädiatrische Intensivmedizin (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) Pediatric intensive care unit providing critical medical care for severely ill children and adolescents.
• Onkologie und Hämatologie (Pediatric Oncology and Hematology) Department treating cancer and blood disorders in children and adolescents, supported by the donation program 'Spenden für die Tiger'.
• Kinder- und Jugendchirurgie (Pediatric Surgery) Surgical department specializing in operations for children and adolescents.
• Kardiologie (Pediatric Cardiology) Department for the diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions in children and adolescents.
• Neuropädiatrie (Neuropediatrics) Center for developmental neurology and developmental disorders in children, including social pediatrics.
• Neurochirurgie (Pediatric Neurosurgery) Department performing surgical procedures on the nervous system in children.
• Endokrinologie und Diabetologie (Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology) Departments treating hormonal disorders, endocrine diseases, and diabetes in children and adolescents.
• Gastroenterologie (Pediatric Gastroenterology) Department specializing in digestive system disorders in children and adolescents.
• Rheumatologie und Immunologie (Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology) Department treating rheumatologic and immunologic conditions in children and adolescents.
• Pädaudiologie, Phoniatrie und CI-Rehabilitationszentrum (Pedaudiology, Phoniatrics, and Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation Center) Department treating hearing, speech, and language disorders in children, including cochlear implant (CI) rehabilitation.
• Schlafmedizinisches Zentrum (Sleep Medicine Center) DGSM-certified sleep medicine center for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in children.
• Pädiatrische Radiologie (Pediatric Radiology) Pediatric radiology with digital X-ray, sonography, and MRI diagnostics, with radiation-avoidance protocols.
• Adipositas-Ambulanz (Obesity Clinic / obeldicks) Specialized outpatient clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of obesity in children and adolescents, part of the obeldicks program.
• Pneumologie und Allergologie (Pediatric Pneumology and Allergology) Department treating respiratory and allergic conditions in children and adolescents.
• Kinderschutz / Medizinischer Kinderschutz (Medical Child Protection) Department dedicated to protecting children from violence and neglect, providing diagnostics, documentation, counseling, and authority coordination.
• Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie, Psychotherapie und Psychotraumatologie (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) Department for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychotraumatology, including new construction of three psychiatric stations.
• Zentren für seltene Erkrankungen (Centers for Rare Pediatric Diseases) Specialized centers for the diagnosis and treatment of rare pediatric diseases.
• Notfallambulanz (24/7 Pediatric Emergency Department) 24/7 emergency department for pediatric emergencies with triage system and on-call pediatric services, integrating KVWL after-hours non-emergency pediatric practice.
• André-Streitenberger-Haus (Residential Care Facility) Residential care facility supporting patients and families during longer-term treatment stays.
• Kinderkrankenpflege zu Hause / KOALAS (Home Pediatric Nursing) Home-based pediatric nursing service providing continued medical care to children after hospital discharge.
• Der Bunte Kreis (Pediatric Aftercare / Sozialmedizinische Nachsorge) Social-medical aftercare program for families of children following hospital stays, supporting transition to home and outpatient care.
• Therapien (Ergotherapie, Motopädie, Musiktherapie, Physikalische Therapie) Allied therapy services including occupational therapy (Ergotherapie), motopedagogy (Motopädie), music therapy (Musiktherapie), and physical therapy (Physikalische Therapie) for pediatric patients.
• Klinikschule (In-Hospital School) School services provided within the hospital to ensure continuity of education for children during longer inpatient stays.
• Pflegeakademie Datteln (Nursing Academy) Nursing academy providing professional nursing education and qualifications, including pediatric and intensive care specializations.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital (LMU Klinikum München): LMU Munich's pediatric hospital is a leading academic children's hospital in Germany with comparable specialty depth (neonatology, oncology, neuropediatrics, etc.) and university chair structure analogous to Vestische's Witten/Herdecke affiliation.
• Asklepios Klinik Sankt Augustin: Asklepios Klinik Sankt Augustin is one of Germany's largest dedicated pediatric hospitals, operating across a similarly comprehensive set of pediatric specialties (including neonatology, pediatric surgery, oncology). Closely comparable to Vestische in scale, academic affiliation, and depth of specialty coverage for inpatient complex pediatric care.
• Universitätsklinikum Köln – Kinderklinik: The children's clinic at Universitätsklinikum Köln is a leading academic pediatric hospital in NRW, comparable to Vestische in being a university-affiliated regional pediatric referral center with broad specialty coverage.
• Olgahospital Stuttgart / Klinikum Stuttgart: Olgahospital is one of Germany's largest and longest-standing dedicated pediatric hospitals, offering comprehensive pediatric sub-specialties comparable to Vestische's 20+ departments and serving as a major referral center in its region.
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) – Kinder-UKE: UKE's children's hospital is a northern German university pediatric center with comparable specialty depth, pediatric emergency services, and academic chair structure; relevant peer for academic pediatric hospital operations.
• Universitätsklinikum Münster – Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin: UKM's pediatric clinic is a regional university pediatric hospital in Münsterland, geographically and structurally adjacent to Vestische, serving overlapping catchment populations with full pediatric sub-specialties.
• Universitätsklinikum Essen – Kinderklinik: The children's clinic at UK Essen is another Ruhr-region university pediatric hospital with overlapping catchment and comparable specialty scope (including neonatology, oncology, surgery); direct regional peer to Vestische.

Broad incumbents

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin: Germany's largest university hospital, with an extensive Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Comparable as a comprehensive, university-affiliated pediatric provider with research/teaching integration, but operates at much broader scale and across adult care as well.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8uBWHjAht4mkefzDgyg1zA
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/kinderklinikdatteln
• Instagraminstagram.com/kinderklinikdatteln
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vestische-kinder-und-jugendklinik-universit%C3%A4t-witten-herdecke

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

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