--- title: "Digital Health Pioneers in North Rhine-Westphalia - Hospitals and Emergency Departments" language: "en" type: "page" original_url: "https://www.atlas-digitale-gesundheitswirtschaft.de/en/pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-hospitals/" human_version: "../../mensch/en/pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-hospitals/" description: "What makes hospitals and emergency services in North Rhine-Westphalia true digital health pioneers?" publisher: "Lehrstuhl für Management und Innovation im Gesundheitswesen, Universität Witten/Herdecke" --- # Digital Health Pioneers in North Rhine-Westphalia - Hospitals and Emergency Departments **What makes healthcare organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia true digital health pioneers?** While many are beginning their journey, some have already achieved remarkable success in digitalization. AHEAD explores these digital health pioneers, identifying key success factors through scientific research. Explore our **14**hospital and emergency department digital pioneers across North Rhine-Westphalia. **Healthcare settings** - **Hospitals and Emergency Departments** - [Practices](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-practices.md) - [Care and Rehabilitation Centers](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-care-and-rehabilitation-centers.md) - [Show all](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia.md) **Technologies** - [Artificial Intelligence](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-artificial-intelligence.md) - [Digital Workflow Management](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-digital-workflow-management.md) - [Digital Platform](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-digital-platforms.md) - [Drones](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-drones.md) - [Digital Imaging](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia/pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-digital-imaging.md) - [Robotics](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-robotics.md) - [Telemedicine](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-telemedicine.md) - [Virtual Reality](pioneers-in-north-rhine-westphalia-virtual-reality.md) **Your Learning Journey:** Discover 14 digital health pioneers mapped across North Rhine-Westphalia. Each case study offers concrete insights into successful digital transformation in hospitals and emergency departments. ## **Discover all hospitals and emergency departments** ### [https://www.atlas-digitale-gesundheitswirtschaft.de/blog/2026/01/05/digital-health-gegen-die-toedlichste-infektionskrankheit/](../blog/2026/01/05/digital-health-gegen-die-toedlichste-infektionskrankheit.md) The UKM in Münster uses VR to educate patients in neurosurgery. This makes them pioneers in North Rhine-Westphalia. Explore this case study The Christian Hospital in Unna is distinguished by its high level of efficiency and quality in the use of the Mako robot in orthopedics. Explore this case study First European center using real-time holographic 3D imaging for navigation in catheter-based heart valve interventions. Explore this case study Among the first worldwide to use AI navigation and AR in neurosurgery and apply it in training. Explore this case study The Vestische Children’s Hospital in Datteln is conducting its first systematic monitoring of children on long-term ventilators. Explore this case study Holistically digitized clinic with a smart OR and fully digital workflows. Explore this case study Among the first teams in routine care using AI-supported stroke diagnostics to accelerate critical treatment decisions. Explore this case study One of the leading departments of general and visceral surgery combining robotic surgery, structured teamwork, and data-driven management of patient pathways. Explore this case study St. Antonius Hospital in Gronau is a leader in the training and use of the da Vinci® system in urology. Explore this case study First hospital in NRW to use drones in routine operations for the rapid transport of lab samples and blood products. Explore this case study One of Germany’s first clinics using robotic visceral surgery for more precise and patient-friendly procedures. Explore this case study Among the first clinics worldwide using a dental-specific MRI system co-developed with industry and international research partners. Explore this case study Europe’s first permanent telemedicine emergency system delivering remote medical expertise to the scene since 2014. Explore this case study Fully digital aftercare center, supporting thousands of patients across the entire care continuum. 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