Westküstenkliniken

Westküstenkliniken (WKK) is one of the largest and most significant healthcare providers in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein, operating two primary hospital sites in Heide and Brunsbüttel. As a regional medical center with over 700 beds, it provides a comprehensive range of medical services including emergency care, oncology, pediatrics, and specialized surgery. The organization serves as a teaching hospital for the University of Kiel and the University of Lübeck, integrating clinical practice with medical education. WKK is structured as a non-profit limited liability company (gGmbH) and is owned by the District of Dithmarschen. It plays a vital role in the regional infrastructure, employing thousands of medical professionals and serving the healthcare needs of the West Coast region of Germany.