About Us

Present Day and History

About the Hospital

St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno is one of the most important healthcare institutions in the Czech Republic, with a tradition spanning more than two centuries. It provides top-quality medical, preventive, and nursing care across a wide range of medical fields.

The hospital is also a center of science, research, and innovation. It actively participates in the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods and works closely with domestic and international research institutions.

Education is an important part of St. Anne’s activities. In cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine of Masaryk University, medical schools, and other academic institutions, it contributes to the training of future doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

The hospital comprises 39 specialized departments and more than 20 centers of highly specialized care. It holds the status of a Comprehensive Cardiovascular, Cerebrovascular, and Oncology Center.

Year 2024 in Numbers:

  • Number of beds: 890
  • Number of outpatient and laboratory examinations: 1 327 923
  • Number of hospitalized patients: 30 982
  • Number of employees: 3 535

Vision and Values

Our Vision
To be a sought-after hospital where patients find expert care and understanding, and employees find meaning and support in their work.
We strive to be an institution where patients receive not only top-class medical treatment and compassionate care, but also a place where our employees feel supported, have room for professional growth, and know that their work has genuine purpose.

Our Values

  • Expertise: We continuously follow the latest medical knowledge and use modern technologies to provide the best possible care.
  • Professionalism: We act ethically, with respect and responsibility, towards both patients and one another.
  • Quality: For us, quality is not a goal but a commitment we fulfill every day.
  • Tradition: We build on more than two centuries of experience and the legacy of those who came before us.
  • Humanity: We understand that every patient is a unique individual with their own story.
  • Responsibility: We are aware that people entrust us with their health – the most precious thing they have.

History

St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno has a rich history dating back to the early 14th century, when a Dominican convent for women with the Church of St. Anne was founded on the site of today’s hospital complex. After its dissolution by Emperor Joseph II, a general almshouse was opened in the former convent buildings in 1786 – marking the beginning of the hospital’s history.

In the 19th century, the complex underwent extensive reconstruction based on the designs of architect Theophil Hansen. The hospital became a center of modern medicine and, since 1919, an important teaching base for the Faculty of Medicine at Masaryk University.

After World War II, some clinics were gradually relocated to the newly built campus in Bohunice. Since 1991, St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno has been an independent organization under the Ministry of Health.

St. Anne’s University Hospital Brno has a rich history dating back to the early 14th century, when a Dominican convent for women with the Church of St. Anne was founded on the site of today’s hospital complex