Zealand University Hospital - Køge

Region Zealand University Hospital, Køge, is one of four hospitals in Region Zealand, specializing in emergency care for acute illnesses. The hospital offers treatments across various fields, including:

• Acute medicine
• Surgery (including orthopedic and gastrointestinal surgery)
• Gynecology and obstetrics
• Pediatrics
• Cardiology
• Internal medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Radiology
• Neurology
• Oncology

The hospital has specialized centers, including:

• Spine clinic for conditions like arthritis and herniated discs.
• Obesity center offering surgery for severe obesity.
• ENT surgery department for cancer screenings and treatments.
• Endocrinology services for patients with diabetes.
• Gastroenterology offering advanced medical treatments for digestive diseases.

The hospital also features an Interdisciplinary Diagnostic and Treatment Unit, where patients can undergo all necessary exams in a single day.

Research is a high priority at the hospital, with collaboration from national and international institutions. It also serves as a major educational hub for a wide range of health professions.

Geography

Køge, a town with a population of around 38,000 people, is situated near the coast, offering access to both urban and rural areas. The hospital is well-connected to Copenhagen via the S-train network, making it accessible for people in both Køge and surrounding areas.

Culture

Køge has a wide range of cultural experiences to offer, including acitive events, music, arts etc. If you want to read more about possible places to visit and fun acitivites for children as well as adults, you can red more on the following sites:

• Visitkoege (English site)

Family life

In Køge Municipality, there are 17 public schools covering primary and lower secondary education including several with after-school care (SFO). In addition to these there are several private and independent schools offering alternative education options.

Køge also have more than 50 childcare institutions including nurseries, kindergartens and integrated institutions for children aged 0-6 years.