• Located on Södermalm in Stockholm, Södersjukhuset was inaugurated in April 1944 and remains one of Scandinavia’s largest hospitals. 

• It is part of Stockholm County Council, serving a population of over 2 million and also receiving patients from other regions and abroad

• Emergency care (largest emergency department in Scandinavia) 

• Full-spectrum district hospital services: surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics (7,000+ births/year), ICU, oncology, etc.

• Pediatric and neonatal care through the Sachsska Children’s and Youth Hospital (about 25,000 ER visits/year). 

• Employs ~4,300 medical and care professionals.

• Handles ~100,000 annual emergency visits and admits ~60,000 patients yearly across specialties. 

• Maintains a Disaster Emergency Medical Centre (DEMC)—4,500 m² underground, equipped for wartime or disaster response.

Vision

To be a leading center of excellence in emergency, specialist, and pediatric care, known for innovation, compassion, and patient-centered services that meet the evolving healthcare needs of all individuals—today and in the future.

Mission

At Södersjukhuset, our mission is to deliver safe, high-quality, and accessible healthcare across a wide range of disciplines, including adult and pediatric emergency medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and intensive care. We are dedicated to continuous improvement, medical research, and collaboration, ensuring that every patient receives timely, respectful, and effective treatment in both everyday care and during major emergencies.