Mayor Wagner warns: Closing the Varel hospital would be fatal!

Mayor Wagner warns: Closing the Varel hospital would be fatal!

At a time when healthcare is being put to the test, there are positive developments for the St. Johannes Hospital in Varel. Mayor Gerd-Christian Wagner is pleased with the recent statements by Health Minister Dr. Andreas Philippi. This recognized the “need” of the facility. Wagner commented on this and emphasized that a “premature closure” of the hospital was “unimaginable” for him. NWZ Online reported.

The support from the political category is underlined by Wagner supporting the minister's recommendation to maintain gynecology and obstetrics until a new central hospital opens in the next ten to twelve years. This shows the commitment to medical care in the region, especially with regard to the specialist medical services.

Medical care in focus

Wagner warns that health care decisions should not be based solely on business data. A potential loss of the hospital could not only lead to closure, but also have a negative impact on the professionals employed and the entire region. The mayor is therefore not only calling for gynecology and obstetrics to be ensured, but also for a sustainable solution for an economically stable and medically advanced outpatient surgical center. These efforts could be supplemented by a medical care center (MVZ) or a regional health center (RGZ).

The women's clinic at St. Johannes Hospital is a central hub for gynecological and obstetric care in the region. It offers everything from minimally invasive operations to birth support, which promises quality and humanity at the highest level. The clinic is a basic and standard care facility and has earned a nationally recognized reputation. The team of highly motivated employees, as described on the clinic's website, works every day to offer the best possible treatment. Varel Hospital emphasizes that dealing with patients is always characterized by sensitive and competent care.

Challenges in obstetrics

Current recommendations from the government commission for modern and needs-based hospital care underline the need to secure maternity facilities in rural areas. The DGGG and AGG call for centralized obstetric care close to home. These considerations find support in the current efforts in Varel to not only maintain the existing structures, but also to improve them. A central aspect is dealing with the staff shortage, which affects both midwives and medical professional groups. IDW Online reports on the urgent demand for personnel and equipment standards that should ensure high-quality obstetric care.

Overall, it shows that both local politicians and the hospital authorities are pulling together to maintain and further develop medical care in Varel. The first steps to achieve this are clear: early, comprehensive planning and ensuring that the population's various health care needs are met.