Unidade Local de Saude de Sao Jose

Unidade Local de Saúde de São José (ULS São José) is a major public healthcare provider and academic medical center based in Lisbon, Portugal. Established in January 2024, it represents the integration of the former Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC) with several primary healthcare clusters in the region. The organization manages a network of six historic and specialized hospitals, including Hospital de São José, Hospital de Santa Marta, and the pediatric-focused Hospital Dona Estefânia. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly complex tertiary treatments and emergency medicine. As a teaching hospital, it maintains a strong partnership with the NOVA Medical School for medical education and clinical research. The entity serves as a central pillar of the Portuguese National Health Service (SNS), catering to a large and diverse population in the capital region.