Shock about hospital closure: CSU discusses future Schweinfurt

Shock about hospital closure: CSU discusses future Schweinfurt

The closure of the St. Josef hospital, which is planned on December 31, 2024, affects the city of Schweinfurt and ensures great concern within the community. The topic even overshadowed this year's summer reception of the CSU, which has been taking place in the Dahms winery for 16 years and is usually devoted to a positive exchange. Instead, the atmosphere was characterized by the uncertainty of the approximately 800 employees concerned who worry about their future.

The sudden end of an era

The dramatic announcement day, July 23, will remain as a deeply drastic event in the memories of the city dwellers. When district president Stefan Funk announced the news, the disappointment was clearly noticeable. "It was a day like you don't want to experience it," he said. His explanatory words about why the district cannot take over the hospital testify to the difficult financial situation in which the facility is located.

commitment at the political level

The special focus was also on the responsibility of politics. Funk and the city councilor Stefanie Stockinger-von Lackum emphasized how important a factual discussion about the financial challenges that inflation and increasing operating costs have. "No hospital can do that alone," says Funk. An interesting picture was presented here: The questions that moved the listeners revolved less around the political failures of the federal or state government, but rather about the lack of understanding towards the respective sponsorship of the hospital, the congregation of the Redeemer sisters from Würzburg.

success must not be forgotten

Despite the concerned situation, there was no lack of topics that should promote a positive mood. Funk and Stockinger-von Lackum took the opportunity to present CSU's success in municipal politics. They have been working with the Greens in a coalition since the 2020 local elections and proudly report on urban projects such as the development of new districts and the renovation of the theater. "We want to make the city attractive," says Funk.

The effects on the community

The closure of the hospital will also have far -reaching effects on the citizens of Schweinfurt, not just on the employees. Health care will change drastically - a concern that has been reinforced by the announcement. The loss of such a significant medical institution could affect the quality of life of many residents and make access to important health services difficult.

Overall, it remains to be hoped that the city and the political representatives will start all levers to find solutions and to take the concerns of those affected seriously so that the good tradition of health care in Schweinfurt is not lost.

- Nag