75 years of Saarland hospital society: a look at the story!
75 years of Saarland hospital society: a look at the story!
On Thursday, July 4, 2025, the Saarland hospital company (SKG) celebrates a remarkable anniversary: its 75th birthday. Since its foundation, the SKG has played a central role in the health care of the Saarland and represents the interests of 18 existing hospitals. A total of 22,000 doctors and nurses are employed in these facilities who ensure the care of the population every day. [Saarbruecker-Zeitung] reports that the roots of hospital care in Saarland extend deep into history and began with the Heilig-Kreuz-Hospital in Saarbrücken and the hospital in St. Wendel in the 15th century.
The hospitals originally had the task of supplying the needy, while the treatment costs were borne by poor coffers and mining miners. With industrialization in the 18th century, the first hospital insurance were created. Milestones such as the first Saarland miners' hospital hospital, which was opened in Neunkirchen in 1850, and the construction of further hospital in Sulzbach and Völklingen shape the history of medical care in the country. [Saarland.de] emphasizes that the upswing in medicine in recent decades was particularly noticeable in the areas of orthopedics, neuro- and cardiac surgery and intensive care medicine.Current developments and challenges
As the developments of recent years show, the Saarland faces major challenges in hospital planning. The current hospital plan, which is valid from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2025, is intended to ensure that they are needed and high -quality. The closure of the hospital location in Wadern is also considered. The planned increase in fully inpatient beds on a total of 6,902 should meet the requirements of the growing population. [Saarland.de] emphasizes that the consideration of children, adolescents and older people is particularly important.
An important aspect of hospital reform in Saarland is the improvement of hospital structures. According to an current expert opinion from the asset advice, adaptation to the challenges in health care is considered urgently necessary. Because the hospital landscape in Saarland shows a high bed density of 668 beds per 100,000 inhabitants, which is above the national average of 563. [aok.de] These figures illustrate the need to improve qualities in inpatient care and to use the possibilities of ambulance more.
look at the future
The Saarland health insurance associations have welcomed the development of a new hospital plan to aim for economic and qualitative improvements. This is perceived as an important step at a time when the savings pressure in the healthcare system does not decrease. [Saarbruecker-Zeitung] also refers to the onset of technology progress in recent years. Starting with the introduction of modern medical devices to digital offers that have become more important in pandemic - there are numerous opportunities for the further development of healthcare.
In conclusion, it can be said that the Saarland hospital company with its 75th anniversary not only has a reason to celebrate, but also bears an important responsibility to guarantee the safety and quality of health care in Saarland for the coming years. In times of growing needs and increasing challenges, it will be crucial to continue to rely on an improved hospital landscape and high -quality care.| Details | |
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