St. Josef Clinic in Schweinfurt closes: 800 jobs in danger

St. Josef Clinic in Schweinfurt closes: 800 jobs in danger

Stand: 26.07.2024, 06:48 a.m.

by: Tanja Kipke

closure of the St. Josef hospital: A turning point for health care in Schweinfurt

The closure of the St. Josef hospital in Schweinfurt by the end of this year is not only a painful news for the workforce, but also raises great questions about future health care in the region. Over 800 employees are affected by this decision, which has an enormous impact on the local community.

drastic loss for the region

in the city of Schweinfurt, which has been dependent on the services of the hospital that had existed for 93 years, there is great disappointment. "This is a disaster for the city," said district president Stefan Funk. An important part of medical care is lost with the St. Josef hospital, which is operated by the Catholic Würzburg Order "Congregation of the Sisters of the Redeemer". Now only the Leopoldina Hospital remains as an alternative offer for the population.

emotional reactions to the closure

for the 800 employees, including 90 doctors and 430 nurses, the news of the closure is a severe blow. Norbert Jäger, the managing director of the hospital, described the emotional reaction of the workforce: "The shock was clearly noticeable. There were many emotions, from disappointment to grief to anger." This illustrates how deeply the decision is in the community and shows the uncertainty that is inherent in this step.

background of the closure

The closure of the hospital is the result of financial difficulties that were announced in the previous year. Due to high losses and uncertainty around the health care reform, the congregation was no longer able to maintain the operation. The majority of the situation was rejected by the district of Lower Franconia, which also tightened the situation.

effects on employees

To help the employees concerned, a social plan is drawn up. Jäger announced that he would consult a lawyer for labor law in order to find the best possible solutions for the workforce. "We really tried everything," said sister Oberin Monika Edinger in a press conference. Their statements show the extensive efforts behind this step.

meaning for the future of hospitals in Bavaria

This closure is not just an isolated incident: it represents a trendy trend, since it is already the second hospital in freelance sponsorship in Bavaria, which must close this year. The Red Cross Clinic Lindenberg has also made similar decisions, which raises questions about the financial stability of public profits.

Overall, the closure of the St. Josef hospital has far -reaching effects on the community of Schweinfurt, which is now faced with the challenge of ensuring adequate basic medical care.

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