Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland

1935. A hush falls over the crowd gathered on Dornbacher Straße. They are here to witness the inauguration of Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland, a beacon of hope in a world teetering on the brink of war. Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland, the Hospital of the Divine Savior, a name that whispers promises of healing and compassion. The architect, Bruno Buchwieser Senior, beams with pride as Cardinal Theodor Innitzer blesses the new building. This modern marvel, designed to accommodate 100 beds, stands as a testament to the dedication of the Sisters of the Divine Redeemer, the driving force behind its creation. Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland opens its doors, offering solace and cutting-edge medical care. Fast forward a few years, and the world is engulfed in conflict. The year is 1939. The serene hospital is transformed into “Reserve Hospital VIIIb,” a vital lifeline for the wounded. Its capacity swells to 300 beds, a testament to the urgent needs of the time. After the war, Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland is returned to the Sisters. They continue their tireless work, running the hospital solely with nuns until 1974. The hospital evolves, expanding its services to meet the growing needs of the community. In 1958, a gynecology and obstetrics department is added. 1977 sees the arrival of anesthesiology, intensive care, and urology. A physics institute joins in 1991, followed by Austria’s very first palliative care ward, St. Raphael, in 1992. Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland continues to innovate, opening a neurology department with a stroke unit in 2006. It earns the title of “Baby-Friendly Hospital” in 2007. Today, Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland stands as a respected institution. It’s a teaching hospital affiliated with the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna. It proudly holds the pCC quality certificate, including KTQ, a testament to its commitment to excellence. Even in 2018, the hospital was expanding, adding a modern annex. This annex houses a new operating room, an intensive care unit, and two new wards. Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland stands as a symbol of resilience, adaptation, and unwavering dedication to the well-being of the Viennese community.