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A major hospital in the Netherlands

Medisch Spectrum Twente (MST) is a large teaching hospital located in Enschede, in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It serves as a major healthcare provider in the region of Twente and is affiliated with several medical schools, providing education and training for medical students and healthcare professionals.

History[edit]

The origins of Medisch Spectrum Twente date back to the early 20th century. Over the years, it has expanded and modernized to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. The hospital has undergone several renovations and expansions, with the most recent major redevelopment completed in the 21st century.

Facilities[edit]

MST is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and offers a wide range of services. It has specialized departments for cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, and many other medical fields. The hospital is known for its advanced surgical techniques and intensive care units.

Education and Research[edit]

As a teaching hospital, MST is involved in the education of medical students and the training of residents. It collaborates with universities such as the University of Twente and Radboud University Medical Center to provide clinical training and research opportunities. The hospital is also engaged in various research projects, contributing to advancements in medical science.

Community Involvement[edit]

MST plays a significant role in the local community, offering health education programs and participating in public health initiatives. It works closely with local healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for the population of Twente.

Related pages[edit]

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-{{Infobox hospital
+{{short description|A major hospital in the Netherlands}}
-| name                  = Medisch Spectrum Twente
-| image                 = MST_Ingang_Haaksbergerstraat.jpg
-| image_size            = 225
-| coordinates           = {{coord|52.2162|N|6.8908|E|source:wikidata-and-enwiki-cat-tree_region:NL|display=inline, title}}
-| location              = [[Enschede]]
-| country               = Netherlands
-| beds                  = 1,070
-| website               = {{URL|https://www.mst.nl}}
-}}
-The '''Medisch Spectrum Twente''' (MST) is the hospital located in [[Enschede]], Netherlands. It is a top-clinical center providing secondary and limited tertiary care.
+[[File:MST_Enschede.jpg|thumb|right|Medisch Spectrum Twente in Enschede]]
-==Facilities==
+'''Medisch Spectrum Twente''' (MST) is a large teaching hospital located in [[Enschede]], in the eastern part of the [[Netherlands]]. It serves as a major healthcare provider in the region of [[Twente]] and is affiliated with several medical schools, providing education and training for [[medical students]] and [[healthcare professionals]].
-The hospital has a capacity of 1,070 beds and employs over 200 medical specialists and approximately 4,000 staff members.
-In addition to the regular clinical departments, MST offers tertiary care services such as cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, advanced oncological care, radiotherapy, bone marrow transplantations, hemodialysis, a large hospital pharmacy, and a regional [[level I trauma center]]. It is one of the largest non-academic hospitals in the Netherlands.
+==History==
+The origins of Medisch Spectrum Twente date back to the early 20th century. Over the years, it has expanded and modernized to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. The hospital has undergone several renovations and expansions, with the most recent major redevelopment completed in the 21st century.
-While the hospital does not have its own trauma helicopter, an [[ADAC]] helicopter from the neighboring German town of [[Rheine]] is often called upon by the local ambulance control center. MST has a newly constructed helicopter platform.
+==Facilities==
+MST is equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and offers a wide range of services. It has specialized departments for [[cardiology]], [[oncology]], [[neurology]], [[orthopedics]], and many other medical fields. The hospital is known for its advanced [[surgical]] techniques and [[intensive care]] units.
-==Satellite locations==
+==Education and Research==
-===Oldenzaal===
+As a teaching hospital, MST is involved in the education of medical students and the training of [[residents]]. It collaborates with universities such as the [[University of Twente]] and [[Radboud University Medical Center]] to provide clinical training and research opportunities. The hospital is also engaged in various research projects, contributing to advancements in medical science.
-MST operates a small facility in [[Oldenzaal]], primarily for outpatient care. Some low-risk surgeries that require no more than two days of hospitalization are also performed there. The Oldenzaal facility is equipped to carry out most regular diagnostic procedures, and nearly all specialties have a satellite department there. It also has a small urgent care department that operates during the morning, afternoon, and evening hours, but not at night. Ambulances transport patients directly to the main facility in Enschede instead of the Oldenzaal location. The 1,070 beds of MST include those at the Oldenzaal facility.
-===Haaksbergen and Losser===
+==Community Involvement==
-The [[Haaksbergen]] and [[Losser]] facilities of MST offer only ambulatory care. Several MST specialists spend one or two days per week at these locations.
+MST plays a significant role in the local community, offering health education programs and participating in public health initiatives. It works closely with local healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care for the population of Twente.
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+==Related pages==
+* [[Enschede]]
+* [[University of Twente]]
+* [[Radboud University Medical Center]]
+* [[Teaching hospital]]
 [[Category:Hospitals in the Netherlands]]
-[[Category:Hospitals with year of establishment missing]]
+[[Category:Teaching hospitals]]
-[[Category:Buildings and structures in Enschede]]
+[[Category:Enschede]]
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-{{Europe-hospital-stub}}