Fight for Geesthacht: Save our hospital from closure!

Fight for Geesthacht: Save our hospital from closure!

In Geesthacht, the local hospital is facing an urgent challenge. A current petition addressed to the petitions committee of the Schleswig-Holstein state parliament calls for the essential preservation of important medical departments. As reported in the petition on OpenPetition, the areas of surgery, gynecology, intensive care, emergency rooms and anesthesia are particularly affected and could soon be closed or significantly reduced.

These planned measures not only endanger basic medical care, but also emergency care for the citizens of Geesthacht and the Duchy of Lauenburg district. What is particularly worrying is the fact that the nearest clinics offering similar services are more than 30 kilometers away. In an emergency, this can be life-threatening for many patients who need quick help. “There is something going on!” emphasize the initiators of the petition, who point out that the closures could also cost numerous jobs.

Demands and consequences

The petition is addressed to the state parliament and the decision-makers in Schleswig-Holstein with a clear demand: the preservation of the Geesthacht Hospital must be ensured and the departments mentioned must continue to operate. In addition, a call is being made to develop sustainable solutions to secure health care in the district. This is crucial to not only maintain but also expand the regional health infrastructure.

“We need medical care close to home to ensure that everyone can be treated quickly and competently in an emergency,” said the organizers of the initiative. They emphasize that any closure or reduction of departments would have far-reaching consequences for the entire region.

Healthcare and the community

Health care plays a central role in the lives of local residents. The Geesthacht Hospital has established itself as a reliable contact point. Citizens are called upon to raise their voices and advocate for the preservation of their medical care. Together, the community can represent its concerns transparently and forcefully and thus prevent the hospital from closing.

In addition, attention is drawn to the comprehensive challenges that new technologies pose in many countries. There is a discussion in the US about how to protect older citizens from threats posed by artificial intelligence, as explained in a report on NBC News. This shows how important solid protection is in the healthcare sector - both in emergency care and in dealing with new risks.

In difficult times it is very important to stand up for your own interests. The citizens of Geesthacht are therefore called upon to join the petition and fight to preserve their valuable health care.