CHU St Pierre

About the Company

CHU Saint-Pierre (UMC Sint-Pieter) is a public, local university hospital located in the central part of Brussels. The facility combines clinical activities with an academic function, collaborating with the scientific and medical community. The hospital declares its mission to provide high-quality healthcare accessible to all patients, regardless of their background or beliefs.

The hospital operates 24/7, allowing for continuous care for patients requiring urgent and planned medical assistance.

Services and Medical Care

CHU Saint-Pierre is a general hospital, developing numerous fields of medicine, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, gynecology, and obstetrics. As a university hospital, it also engages in educational activities and supports the training of future healthcare specialists.

The hospital structure includes intensive care units and an extensive emergency department, which is among the most important in the country. The facility offers a wide range of specialized services, including in cardiology, child health, gastrointestinal diseases, gynecology and obstetrics, and infectious diseases.

Particularly developed is the care for patients with infectious diseases, including comprehensive outpatient care for individuals living with HIV and other infections. The hospital serves as a reference center for highly infectious diseases, including drug-resistant tuberculosis and selected hemorrhagic fevers.

As an academic hospital, CHU Saint-Pierre is also involved in clinical research, especially in the field of infectious diseases, including studies on medications and issues related to immunology, prevention, and social aspects.

Who It Is For

Services at CHU Saint-Pierre are available to:

• patients requiring hospital care in urgent and planned situations,
• individuals needing highly specialized diagnostics and treatment in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, pediatrics, gynecology and obstetrics, and infectious diseases,
• patients with infectious diseases, including HIV and other infections requiring care at a reference center,
• individuals who value the combination of clinical care with the scientific-research background of a university hospital.

The hospital is open to patients of diverse backgrounds and worldviews, emphasizing the accessibility of services and respect for diversity.

Patient Approach

As a public university hospital, CHU Saint-Pierre combines the role of a healthcare center, training center, and research unit. This structure fosters the implementation of current medical knowledge into clinical practice and teamwork among various specialists around the patient's needs.

The hospital emphasizes the importance of equal access to care, quality of services, and an approach based on respect for the patient and their life situation.