The Nord department features a strong concentration of healthcare providers, including large hospital groups and specialized medical centers. Key players include Centre Hospitalier de Douai, which offers extensive medical and emergency care, and CHU de Lille, a major hospital-university campus. Other significant organizations are Valenciennes's General Hospital, a key regional referral center, and Centre Oscar Lambret, which specializes in cancer treatment and research. The sector also includes organizations like Santélys, focusing on home healthcare, and Institut Pasteur de Lille, dedicated to fundamental research in infectious diseases and cancer.
Beyond direct medical care, the region also hosts numerous civic and social organizations supporting vulnerable populations. Examples include ALEFPA, providing education and support for individuals facing social difficulties, and La Sauvegarde du Nord, which aids in child protection and social inclusion. A notable trend is the presence of several century-old institutions like Santélys (founded 1900) and Institut Pasteur de Lille (founded 1894), indicating a long-standing commitment to public health and social welfare in the Nord.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Centre Hospitalier de Douaich-douai.fr
Provides extensive medical, surgical, and emergency care with 35 specialties, serving 250,000 people and focusing on community health. |
6,909 | |||
| 2 |
CHU de Lillechu-lille.fr
A leading hospital-university campus in northern Europe, specializing in healthcare, research, innovation, and sustainability with over 15,000 professionals and 14 million patients yearly |
5,567 | |||
| 3 |
Université catholique de Lilleuniv-catholille.fr
An innovative university offering a wide range of programs focusing on teaching, research, and societal service, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and internationalization |
1,720 | |||
| 4 |
Valenciennes's General Hospitalch-valenciennes.fr
Provides extensive healthcare services with nearly 2000 beds, serving as a key regional hospital and referral center for 800,000 residents. |
1,655 | |||
| 5 |
Groupe Damartexdamartex.com
Distributes products across fashion, home, and healthcare sectors, primarily targeting seniors in Europe through omnichannel retail strategies and customer-focused services. |
1,462 | |||
| 6 | 1,315 | ||||
| 7 |
La Sauvegarde du Nordlasauvegardedunord.fr
An independent and secular association with 1600 employees supporting vulnerable individuals in areas such as child protection, disability, health, social inclusion, and addiction |
872 | |||
| 8 |
Santélyssantelys.fr
A non-profit organization specializing in healthcare, home care, and training Providing solutions for patients with chronic illnesses and offering healthcare education and research |
589 | |||
| 9 |
Centre Oscar Lambretcentreoscarlambret.fr
Specialized cancer treatment, research, and education center with multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing oncology knowledge. |
561 | |||
| 10 |
Hôpital Alexandra Lepève - Centre Hospitalier Dunkerquech-dunkerque.fr
Regional health institution, providing various medical services, elderly care, maternity, neonatology, gynecology-obstetrics, family planning, addictology, and health training. |
557 | |||
| 11 |
LA CROIX ROUGE FRANCAISE
Individual & family services provider based in Hautsdefrance, France, offering assistance and support through programs and initiatives |
552 | |||
| 12 |
ASRLasrl.asso.fr
Support for over 4,000 individuals with disabilities and social vulnerabilities through 44 facilities and 1,500 professionals in Hauts-de-France. |
458 | |||
| 13 |
Les Papillons Blancs de Roubaix-Tourcoingpapillonsblancs-rxtg.org
A family association supporting individuals with mental disabilities by advocating for their rights, assisting families, empowering individuals, and collaborating with professionals for a better future |
423 | |||
| 14 |
Institut Pasteur de Lillepasteur-lille.fr
A foundation focusing on fundamental research and prevention in infectious diseases, cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases to improve health and longevity |
383 | |||
| 15 | 382 | ||||
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| 16 |
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE TOURCOINGch-tourcoing.fr
A public health establishment in Tourcoing, France, providing a wide range of medical services including infectious diseases, obstetrics, surgery, and geriatrics |
377 | |||
| 17 |
Les Papillons Blancs de Lillepapillonsblancs-lille.org
Support and assist mentally disabled individuals and their families through local services, innovative solutions, and community integration in Lille. |
371 | |||
| 18 |
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE CAMBRAIch-cambrai.fr
Provides comprehensive medical and healthcare services including patient treatment, diagnosis, and hospital care in Cambrai, France. |
358 | |||
| 19 |
CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE ROUBAIXch-roubaix.fr
Provides medical care and support to approximately 300,000 residents in the northeastern Lille metropolitan area with 3,000 staff. |
352 | |||
| 20 |
EPSM de l'agglomération lilloise - GHT Psy NPdCepsm-al.fr
Mental health care provider serving Lille area with inpatient, outpatient, therapeutic, addiction, and social support services for psychiatric patients. |
347 | |||
| 21 |
UGECAM Hauts-de-Francegroupe-ugecam.fr
A private non-profit organization providing comprehensive healthcare and social services to patients of all ages with neurological, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, and developmental disorders |
347 | |||
| 22 |
PÔLE SANTÉ TRAVAIL Métropole Nordpolesantetravail.fr
Provide workplace health prevention, employee health monitoring, employer and employee advice, exposure tracking, and health promotion in northern metropolitan areas. |
344 | |||
| 23 |
Institut Catholique de Lilleuniv-catholille.fr
Higher education institution with 13 establishments, research activities, and healthcare services including hospitals and medico-social centers across multiple campuses. |
343 | |||
| 24 |
Centre Hospitalier de Maubeugech-maubeuge.fr
Manages a public health establishment serving 240,000 inhabitants, coordinating medical strategy, quality improvement, and care safety with other local hospitals. |
341 | |||
| 25 |
CLINIQUE AMBROISE PAREclinique-ambroise-pare-lille.ramsaysante.fr
Specialized in ophthalmologic surgery, this clinic, part of Ramsay Santé group, performs 95% of operations on an outpatient basis Offers inpatient and outpatient care |
294 | |||
| 26 |
Groupe Hospitalier Seclin Carvinghsc.fr
Public multisite healthcare, medicine, surgery, obstetrics, rehabilitation, nursing homes, and residential care for various patient needs. |
286 | |||
| 27 |
EPSM DES FLANDRES - GHT Psy NPdCepsm-des-flandres.fr
Provides diverse psychiatric and medico-social care services across multiple sectors, including adult and child psychiatry, specialized units, and memory consultations. |
281 | |||
| 28 |
Centre Hospitalier de Denainch-denain.fr
Provides comprehensive medical, surgical, obstetric, elderly care, and psychiatric services with modern facilities and continuous quality commitment. |
258 | |||
| 29 |
Aide au Quotidienaide-au-quotidien.com
Our caregivers provide daily support and companionship to help you with your daily needs |
236 | |||
| 30 |
Centre Hospitalier Saint Amand Les Eauxch-saint-amand-les-eaux.fr
The healthcare center is dedicated to implementing a public health policy for the well-being of all users, continuously improving patient care and contributing to the city's identity |
231 | |||
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