Emergency medicine in the Altmarkkreis: Where you can find help today!
Find out everything about emergency services in the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel on June 16, 2025, including emergency rooms and on-call doctors.

Emergency medicine in the Altmarkkreis: Where you can find help today!
Today, June 16, 2025, is not just an ordinary day for many Cologne residents. But what should you do if a medical emergency suddenly occurs and regular doctors are not available? In the Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, for example, there are important contact points outside of office hours that can be quickly available in acute situations. News.de has summarized how and where Cologne residents can get help in an emergency.
In order to find the right medical support, various contact options are available. For emergencies that are not life-threatening but should still be treated quickly, it is advisable to contact the medical emergency service on 116 117. This could help relieve pressure on emergency departments, which are often overwhelmed with patients who come with non-acute complaints. In Cologne emergency rooms, such as the children's hospital, doctors are ready for acute medical emergencies, be it a heart attack, a stroke or serious injuries, reports News.de.
Medical assistance and emergency pharmacies
.A major challenge that many patients have is the uncertainty about where to go for non-life-threatening problems. Doctor Kristina S. emphasizes how important it is to know the number 116 117 in order to get the right advice in such cases. She recommends using the website 116117.de to find the nearest open practice. 116117.de offers helpful information about all available on-call doctors and practices.
The pharmacies in the Altmarkkreis are also available to provide first aid in emergencies. On June 16, 2025, several pharmacies will provide emergency service and can provide contact with a reliable supply of medication. For example:
| Location | Pharmacy | address | phone | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guard laying | Rose Pharmacy | Rosenweg 12, 39638 Gardelegen | +49 3907 712548 | 8:00 a.m. to June 17, 2025 8:00 a.m |
| Lüchow | Castle Pharmacy | Lange Str. 31, 29439 Lüchow | +49 5841 2238 | 8:00 a.m. to June 17, 2025 8:00 a.m |
| Wittingen | Unicorn Pharmacy | Wittinger Str. 7, 29379 Wittingen | +49 5834 5225 | 8:30 a.m. to June 17, 2025 8:30 a.m |
In the case of acute health problems, it is crucial to act quickly and dial the right numbers. Emergency pharmacies are regulated by law and are available around the clock. In an emergency, do not hesitate to dial 112 for life-threatening situations or 116 117 for urgent but not life-threatening complaints. Further information about emergency pharmacies can also be found at aponet.de, where the nearest emergency pharmacy can be found.
With this helpful information in mind, Cologne residents are well prepared for any emergency that could arise today or in the coming days. Stay healthy!