New building of the Sana Kliniken Lübeck: stagnation endangers the future!

New building of the Sana Kliniken Lübeck: stagnation endangers the future!

In Lübeck there is currently a committed struggle to build the new Sana clinic, which is crucial for the medical care of more than 1 million people. The new construction of the main building is estimated at 250 to 300 million euros and is necessary because the old building, which has been used for more than 135 years, is now 40 to 50 years old and no longer meets current standards. The service life of 50 percent of the technical systems ends in 2027, which underlines the urgency of the measures. Loud LN Online the commissioning originally planned for 2029 is no longer tenable due to the current situation; Managing Director Dr. Christian Frank speaks of possible completion in 2033.

The decision on funding announced by the state government has been a long time coming. Dr. Frank emphasizes that this impasse could have serious consequences for the clinic and the city. The increasing risks of technology failures could not only endanger operational safety, but also lead to an existential crisis for the clinic. The brain drain is another worrying scenario and could worsen supply in Lübeck in the long term.

Lots of time for planning

The plans for the new building in Lübeck have long roots: initial considerations as part of the “Sana Lübeck 2030” project were made in 2015. However, little progress has been made so far. A decisive obstacle remains the lack of financing commitment from the state of Schleswig-Holstein, as also stated by Sana.de is reported. Despite these setbacks, the Sana Group remains optimistic and emphasizes the importance of the new building for the region. Public outreach has recently increased in intensity, with a social media campaign reaching over 30,000 people in the first few weeks to mobilize support for the project.

The hospital cares for around 20,100 inpatients and over 25,000 outpatients every year with more than 800 employees, including 200 doctors and 450 nursing staff. This illustrates how important it is to implement the new building in a timely manner so that specialized medical care in Lübeck can continue to be guaranteed in the future.

Challenges in the health sector

The hospital structural reform at the federal level is adding to the pressure. In view of demographic change and an increasing shortage of skilled workers, the demand for healthcare services is enormous. This particularly affects structurally weak areas where recruiting young skilled workers is becoming increasingly difficult. Vdek.com draws attention to the fact that many hospitals are not optimally prepared for these developments.

The challenges in healthcare are noticeable both locally in Lübeck and at the national level. The Sana Clinics act in the spirit of future-oriented healthcare and are committed to quickly taking the necessary steps for the new building together with the city and the state government. The next few months will be crucial in moving the “Sana Lübeck 2030” project in a positive direction.