University Hospitals of the Ruhr-University of Bochum

Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Geography
LocationSeveral locations in Bochum, Hattingen, Herne and Bad Oeynhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Coordinates51°27′51″N 7°19′39″E / 51.464231°N 7.327411°E / 51.464231; 7.327411
Organisation
Care systemStatutory health insurance (GKV), German Social Accident Insurance, and Private
TypeTeaching
Affiliated universityRuhr-Universität Bochum
Services
Emergency departmentEmergency departments available (Notfallaufnahme) in several houses
Beds3,643 (2013)
HelipadYes
History
Opened2008
Links
Websitewww.uk.rub.de
ListsHospitals in Germany

The University hospitals of the Ruhr University of Bochum, German Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, abbreviated UK RUB is a syndicate of six university hospitals and associated facilities of the Ruhr University of Bochum. Founded in 2008 by the merger of formally independent hospitals the UK RUB is now a major provider of health in the Ruhr Metropolitan Region treating over 400,000 patients per year with a strong commitment to research and teaching.