Emergency service in the North Saxony district: You can find help here!

Emergency service in the North Saxony district: You can find help here!

On July 5, 2025, everything revolves around medical emergencies in the North Saxony district. Especially in times when acute health problems can arise, it is important to know where to find the right support. Anyone who believes that in an emergency situation the only way is to call 112 could be mistaken. The emergency room is only responsible for really serious cases such as heart attacks or strokes. The medical on-call service is available for anything that is urgent but not life-threatening. He can be reached at number 116 117, as 116117.de informs.

Whether it's a cold or a headache, many patients are unsure which facility they should go to. Peter M., a doctor in the emergency room, complains about the overload of non-urgent cases. “These patients often don’t have access to the doctors on call because they don’t dial the right number,” he explains. Specialist Kristina S. doesn't want to shame anyone, but emphasizes that you can often get much better help by calling 116 117, while otherwise valuable resources are tied up in emergency rooms.

Emergency rooms at a glance

The following emergency rooms are available in the North Saxony district for acute medical concerns:

• Kreiskrankenhaus Delitzsch, Dübener Straße 3 – 9, 04509 Delitzsch, Telefon: +49 34202 7670
• Klinik Schkeuditz, Leipziger Straße 45, 04435 Schkeuditz, Telefon: +49 34204 800
• Klinik Eilenburg, Wilhelm-Grune-Straße 5-8, 04838 Eilenburg, Telefon: +49 3423 6670
• Kreiskrankenhaus Torgau, Christianistraße 1, 04860 Torgau, Telefon: +49 3421 770

Doctors on call

If you feel unwell or you simply can't wait, the on-call doctors are a valuable point of contact. Here are some of the important locations:

• Allgemeinmedizinische Bereitschaftspraxis am Kreiskrankenhaus Torgau, Christianistraße 1, 04860 Torgau, Sprechzeiten: 9:00-19:00 Uhr
• Allgemeinmedizinische Bereitschaftspraxis am Krankenhaus Wurzen, Kutusowstraße 70, 04808 Wurzen, Sprechzeiten: 9:00-19:00 Uhr
• Ärztliche Bereitschaftspraxis Herzberg, Alte Prettiner Str., 04916 Herzberg/Elster, Sprechzeiten: 9:00-19:00 Uhr

Pediatric on-call practices, which are often open until the evening, even cover special pediatric needs. For example, the pediatric on-call practice at the St. Georg Hospital in Leipzig is open to all small patients until 9 p.m.

Pharmacy emergency service available today

There are also several pharmacies on emergency duty available on this day for all pharmaceutical needs. Here's a look at the most important ones:

• Landapotheke Beilrode, Ernst-Thälmann-Straße 60, 04886 Beilrode, Notdienst: 05.07.2025, 08:00 Uhr bis 06.07.2025, 08:00 Uhr, Telefon: +49 3421 707220
• Apotheke am Marktkauf Oschatz, Venissieuxer Straße 6, 04758 Oschatz, Notdienst: 05.07.2025, 12:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr, Telefon: +49 3435 90280
• Domos-Apotheke Riesa, Hauptstraße 74 – 78, 01587 Riesa, Notdienst: 05.07.2025, 12:00 Uhr bis 17:00 Uhr, Telefon: +49 3525 518560

It is particularly practical to use the pharmacist website to find the nearest emergency pharmacy directly by simply entering the city or postal code. The results then show all emergency pharmacies in the area on a map.

It remains to be noted: health care in the North Saxony district is guaranteed through both emergency rooms and on-call services. Get information in good time so that you can react quickly in an emergency!