About us

About Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital

Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital is one of Norway’s three major non-profit hospitals. We serve as a local hospital for internal medicine in the districts of Åsane, Arna, and Bergenhus, as well as the municipalities of Samnanger, Gulen, and the Nordhordland region.

The hospital offers specialized healthcare services in internal medicine, surgery, orthopedics, and radiology, along with outpatient services. We have special expertise in geriatrics and accept referrals for planned treatment in selected medical, surgical, and orthopedic areas. Additionally, we provide emergency services in internal medicine, surgery, and orthopedics.

As an integral part of the public healthcare system, the hospital operates under an agreement with Helse Vest RHF. We maintain close collaboration with Helse Bergen, the 18 municipalities in our catchment area, and other non-profit healthcare providers in the Bergen region.

Mission

Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital is a non-profit hospital within the specialized healthcare system, offering services in medicine and surgery. We are responsible for acute internal medicine in designated geographic areas and are leaders in selected surgical disciplines. The hospital also operates extensive day and outpatient services.

Vision

We strive to enhance health and life mastery for our patients and their relatives.

Values-Based Hospital

We want patients, relatives, partners, employees, and students to experience competence with warmth in their interactions with us. As a deaconess hospital, we emphasize values, ethical reflection, and compassionate attitudes. Our core values are:

• Competent
• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Compassionate

Research

Research is an integrated part of the hospital’s clinical operations. Our research aims to:

• Foster a dynamic professional environment and generate new knowledge for the benefit of patients in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, care, and palliation.
• Be conducted in accordance with legal and ethical quality standards.
• Be implemented into our routines and applied in patient care.

Hospital Clinics

Clinic for Medical Diagnostics and Shared Services (KDF)

Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital offers all necessary support functions for a modern hospital, including laboratory services, radiology, rehabilitation services (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social workers, etc.), pastoral care, and various support services such as administration, technical infrastructure, medical technology, cleaning, logistics, kitchen, cafeteria, and volunteer services.

Surgical Clinic

We provide specialized healthcare services in surgery and orthopedics, handling both emergency and planned procedures. The clinic has a strong focus on day surgery but is also connected to a modern inpatient unit. We offer services in gastrointestinal surgery, urology, hernia surgery, and plastic surgery, as well as orthopedic surgery for shoulders, hips, feet, and knees. In 2024, the clinic performed a total of 6,216 surgeries.

Medical Clinic

The Medical Clinic is responsible for acute internal medicine in Åsane, Arna, and Bergenhus, as well as Samnanger, Gulen, and Nordhordland. The clinic also includes a geriatric department with a regional service, along with the Sunniva Palliative Team, which provides holistic and interdisciplinary care for patients in palliative phases. We offer outpatient services in gastroenterology, cardiopulmonary diseases, endocrinology, nephrology, hematology, geriatrics, stroke treatment, and palliative care.

What Does It Mean to Be a Non-Profit Hospital?

Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital AS is a non-profit organization, meaning any financial surplus is not distributed to owners but reinvested to strengthen the hospital’s mission.

Pioneering the Welfare Society

Historically, non-profit organizations have played a key role in shaping Norway’s welfare society, even before public and commercial entities became involved. Today, these organizations continue to be essential partners and contributors to the specialized healthcare system.

For decades, non-profit hospitals have built expertise and played an active role in strengthening collaboration between specialized and primary healthcare services. They are an integrated part of the public healthcare system and contribute significantly to value creation and service provision in Norway’s specialist healthcare sector.