Kantonsspital Winterthur (KSW) is one of the ten largest hospitals in Switzerland. As a center hospital, it treats around 240,000 outpatients and around 27,000 inpatients annually. With 3,800 employees and 500 beds, it provides basic medical care in the Winterthur hospital region and also provides specialized care services for the surrounding hospitals. In addition, the KSW fulfills a comprehensive educational mission.