Future of health care: SPD discusses in Neuwied!

Future of health care: SPD discusses in Neuwied!

On February 3, 2025, the AWO in Neuwied will become a platform for an important dialogue about the future of health care in Rhineland-Palatinate. From 6 p.m. the Minister of State for Health, Clemens Hoch, and the SPD Mayor candidate Sven Lefkowitz invite the citizens to enter their concerns directly. High will present current challenges in health care, while Lefkowitz illuminates his vision for the social infrastructure in Neuwied. It is possible to discuss topics and ask questions.

The event is under the sign of an urgently needed discussion about health care in Neuwied. Against the background of an alarming situation around the DRK hospital in Neuwied, the SPD strengthens its efforts to ensure the security and quality of health care in the region. Sven Lefkowitz, who is also the SPD parliamentary group leader in the city council, emphasizes that the support for the employees and patients of the DRK hospital are the top priority with the SPD's goals.

challenges of health care

The SPD describes the situation around the DRK hospital as questionable. The bankruptcy of the DRK provider company, which operates five hospitals, is perceived as a hard blow for the region. According to Lana Horstmann, a member of the SPD state parliament, employees must not be held accountable for mistakes of others. To this end, the SPD asks two central questions to the insolvency administrator: What does the current situation mean for the DRK hospital? And what results in the demand of 222 million euros for Neuwied?

The SPD strives for realistic financial claims and has signaled a abstention when voting in the city council in order to promote a factual discussion. In this context, the comrades express their support for District Administrator Achim Hallerbach, which is high in exchange with Minister of State. "We want to fight together for the stability of health care in Neuwied," emphasizes Lefkowitz. He points out that the employees may not be abandoned and trusts that the state of Rhineland-Palatinate meets its responsibility.

investments in hospitals

The Minister of Health Clemens Hoch also presented the significant investments in the Rhineland-Palatinate hospitals. As part of the 2023 hospital investment program, a total of 142 million euros will be provided for various measures. This includes 77 million euros for structural measures, 65 million euros in flat -rate funding, which were already paid in March, as well as funds for intensive care units and psychiatric offers. An important funding focus is on digitization and the technical equipment of the facilities.

The development is particularly relevant in view of the challenges in front of which the DRK hospital is facing. Five priorities were identified: care areas, psychiatry, modernization of surgical departments, functional areas and training centers. These investments are a central pillar for improving health care and creating perspectives in the region, which is all the more urgent in view of the bankruptcy of the DRK provider company.

Overall, the upcoming event and the current developments reflect the commitment of the SPD and the country to strengthen health care in Neuwied and beyond. Registration for the information event is possible by email or by phone.

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