University Hospital of Umeå

The University Hospital of Umeå provides specialised care to residents across northern Sweden, as well as national specialised medical care in several fields. The hospital plays a vital role in healthcare in Västerbotten County and the northern healthcare region, as well as in regional development. In close collaboration with regional, academic and other partners, the University Hospital of Umeå ensures access to healthcare, research and education across a large geographic area, enabling world-class clinical research and strong opportunities for multidisciplinary development.

What makes Umeå University hospital unique?

At the University Hospital of Umeå, healthcare professionals, researchers and patients work together to shape the care of tomorrow, supported by a long-standing partnership with Umeå University. The hospital is a leading centre for functional neurosurgery, neonatal intensive care, stroke care and thrombectomy, cardiovascular genetics, radiotherapy, and aeromedical critical care transport. Several clinical areas deliver outcomes at the highest international level, underpinned by leading research and significant advances in the treatment of ALS and hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis.

What value does Umeå University Hospital see in collaborating within SUHA?

As seven university hospitals with different strengths and contexts, Umeå University Hospital and its partners are stronger together. By aligning efforts, progress in shared priority areas can be advanced more effectively. Speaking with one voice strengthens the ability to influence the issues shaping the future of healthcare. Together, the university hospitals represent Sweden’s most innovative clinical environments, delivering leading research, education and care — and creating impact that extends beyond individual hospitals and national borders.