Pritzwalk supports Wittstock: Together against the hospital crisis!

Pritzwalk supports Wittstock: Together against the hospital crisis!

There are currently developments in healthcare in the Pritzwalk region that are intended to strengthen cooperation with Wittstock. The city councilor and chairman of the urban development committee, Helmut Kühn, underlined the importance of this partnership, while the CDU/FDP city association passed a proposed resolution that calls for support for expansion plans by the hospital operator KMG in Pritzwalk. This reports Maz online.

Pritzwalk should not fall behind Wittstock here, especially since the hospital location in Wittstock will no longer be able to operate from 2027. Kühn makes it clear that Pritzwalk must provide support during this critical time in order to maintain outpatient and inpatient treatment options as well as emergency care for the population. In order to achieve these goals, the mayor is requested to initiate the necessary measures in close coordination with KMG.

Important decisions lie ahead

The proposed resolution will be discussed in the city council meeting on November 12th. Jörg Zeiger from the CDU/FDP parliamentary group highlighted this as a crucial step in securing the mayor the support he needs for his efforts. A second round table will take place on November 17th in Wittstock, which will bring together decision-makers to discuss the next steps and set the course for the future.

The forecasts are clear: from 2027, the Wittstock clinic location will no longer meet the requirements for continued operation, which will require close cooperation with Pritzwalk. KMG will be moving the gastroenterology and cardiology departments to Pritzwalk by the end of 2026, which will result in additional renovation work in this hospital.

Renovations and expansions are pending

In Pritzwalk, the capacities of the intensive care unit and the intermediate care ward for cardiology need to be expanded. This requires extensive renovation work and temporary solutions for the cardiac catheter laboratories. In addition to these temporary solutions, an extension for cardiac medicine at the Pritzwalk Clinic is also planned in the long term. Kühn appeals that a clear focus should be placed on supporting Wittstock's needs.

For residents of the region, this means they can expect changes to healthcare in the coming months. The exchange between Pritzwalk and Wittstock could become a model for other cities in similar situations. While discussions continue, it remains to be seen what specific measures will ultimately be adopted to ensure optimal healthcare in the region.