Uniklinikum Aachen
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The Uniklinikum Aachen, full German name Universitätsklinikum Aachen ("University Hospital Aachen", abbreviated UKA), formerly known as Neues Klinikum ("New Clinic"), is the university hospital of the city of Aachen, Germany. It is part of the RWTH Aachen and contains its whole medical faculty.
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University Hospital Aachen | |
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RWTH Aachen University | |
Geography | |
Location | Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE |
Organisation | |
Type | Teaching |
Affiliated university | RWTH Aachen University |
Services | |
Emergency department | Yes |
Beds | 1297 [1] |
Helipad | Yes |
History | |
Opened | 1966 |
Links | |
Website | www.ukaachen.de |
In addition to wards and common hospital facilities such as laundry and sterilization units, the Uniklinikum Aachen houses educational and research facilities including specialized clinics, theoretical and clinical institutes, lecture halls and training rooms.
The hospital's exterior has extensive visible pipes, which give the building an industrial appearance reminiscent of an oil refinery.