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Emergency care on public holidays: How to stay healthy in Saarland!
Emergency medicine in Saarland on public holidays: Important information about on-call services, doctors and emergency dental services.
Emergency care on public holidays: How to stay healthy in Saarland!
Unexpected health surprises can also arise during these festive days when family and friends gather. Many family doctors are not available on Christmas Eve, which can be problematic for patients who need acute help. But don't worry - there are alternatives to ensure you are well looked after over the holidays. SR.de provides helpful information.
For example, if you fall ill over the holidays, you can call the nationally known telephone number 116 117. This contact point is specifically set up for illnesses that cannot wait until the next day. For life-threatening emergencies, 112 is of course the best choice. 116 117 helps to find the nearest on-call practice and supports the assessment of complaints via the appointment service point of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KV).
On-call service in Saarland
From January 1, 2025, a total of six on-call practices will be available in Saarland. These practices are open on public holidays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., with a branch practice in Neunkirchen available on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The locations are:
| Location | address |
|---|---|
| Saarbrücken | Saarbrücken Hospital, Winterberg 1, 66119 Saarbrücken |
| Homburg | Saarland University Hospital, Kirrberger Straße 100, 66421 Homburg |
| St. Wendel | Marienklinik St. Wendel, Am Hirschberg 1 a, 66606 St. Wendel |
| Lebach | Caritas Hospital Lebach, Heeresstraße 49, 66822 Lebach |
| Saarlouis | Marienhaus Klinikum St. Elisabeth Saarlouis, Kapuzinerstraße 4, 66740 Saarlouis |
| Merzig | Merzig Clinic, Trierer Straße 148, 66663 Merzig |
| Neunkirchen | Branch practice at the Marienhaus Klinikum Neunkirchen, Kohlhof, Klinikweg 1-5, 66539 Neunkirchen |
In addition, there is the possibility of receiving help in emergencies in the dental area. Regardless of the office hours, in urgent cases the emergency dental service can be contacted via the Saarbrücken Clinic, which can be reached on 0681 / 963-1919. This particularly concerns the treatment of:
- Unfallverletzungen im Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferbereich
- Nachblutungen nach zahnärztlichen Eingriffen
- Fieberhafte, eitrige Entzündungen des Zahnsystems
- Schwellungen, die Schluck- oder Atembeschwerden verursachen
The Statutory Health Insurance Dentist Association (KZV), in collaboration with the Saarland Medical Association, ensures that emergency treatment is guaranteed on weekends and public holidays. Information about responsible dentists can be easily accessed online by entering your own zip code, according to reports KZV-Saarland.de.
Mental health in times of crisis
Especially during the stressful Christmas season, not only physical but also mental problems can come to light. Loud 116117.de There are various outpatient therapy options that can help you deal with mental stress. Individual and group therapies as well as acute treatments are available without the need for a prior application to the health insurance company.
Acute treatment can have a short-term effect in order to quickly find stability in crises. Experienced therapists who offer a variety of recognized methods can help. Signs of possible therapy can be very individual, which is why it makes sense to go to a psychotherapeutic consultation.
With this in mind, we wish all readers a happy holiday - and stay healthy!