Health summit in Tirschenreuth: Ideas for better care in sight

Health summit in Tirschenreuth: Ideas for better care in sight

The challenges in health care are a central topic in the Tirschenreuth district. Against the background of the latest restrictions in the range of services of the Tirschenreuther Hospital, the discussion about effective solutions to dynamics has gained. Especially at the first meeting of the "health summit", which was called by District Administrator Anton Grillmeier, the focus was on new ideas. This initiative could be a crucial step to improve medical care in the region.

Telemedicine as a key to improvement

One of the central topics treated at this summit is telemedicine. This technology uses modern means of communication to enable diagnoses, consultations and medical emergency services over large distances. For rural areas, such as Tirschenreuth, online consultation hours and other digital offers open up many new opportunities to optimize health care. The relevance of telemedicine is not only convenient for patients, but also in relieving the already tense resources of local doctors.

Structures to support the initiative

In order to reliably put the numerous ideas into practice, the district office is planning suitable structures for organizing and supporting the new working groups. These groups should concentrate on four core areas: inpatient and emergency care, general practitioner as well as specialist and outpatient care as well as care and health services. The focus on these special areas could help to find targeted solutions for the regional challenges.

A variety of participants bring expertise

Around 30 participants were present at the opening event, including general practitioners, clinic managers and heads of the emergency services. Several short impulse lectures were held during the session. Dr. Josef Kick, the medical director of the emergency services, reported on the current challenges in emergency rescue, while Dr. Sándor Mohácsi addressed the general challenges of medical care in the country. These lectures illustrated the urgency to question and adapt the structural conditions in the healthcare system.

expectations of future meetings

The expectations of the upcoming meetings are high. District Administrator Grillmeier has emphasized that it was necessary to expand the discussion rounds and include all relevant actors from the health sector, including midwives, pharmacists and physiotherapists. This shows that improving health care in the district is understood as a communal process that should include everyone involved.

A step in the right direction

The "health summit" could be considered one of the essential building blocks in the strategy to improve medical services in Tirschenreuth. The focus is not only on the hospital, but the entire health infrastructure of the district. The next steps that will be derived from the previous discussions will be decisive for how effectively the solutions can be implemented.

For the exchange of questions and concerns of the citizens, contact via the channels provided is now possible, which shows that the initiative also takes into account the integration of the population in the process of improving health care.

tirschenreuth 31.05.2024

- Nag