Telemedicine for everyone: Jena-Lobeda makes digital visits to the doctor possible!

Telemedicine for everyone: Jena-Lobeda makes digital visits to the doctor possible!

Ziegesarstraße 13, 07747 Jena, Deutschland - The city of Jena has taken an important step towards digital health care with the introduction of the new telemedicine room in the smart quartier Jena-Lobeda. From now on, all citizens of the city can use this space that is located at Ziegesarstraße 13. According to the Stadtwerke Jena, this space offers digital general medicine and specialist in the without long waiting times. Personal support from the trained medical staff who is available on site, for example, to read the health card or to measure vital values ​​is particularly advantageous.

The offer includes consultation hours in the areas of general medicine, surgery and dermatology, whereby the office hours were determined as follows: General medicine every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., surgery every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and dermatology also on Thursday, but from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interested parties can make flexible appointments and the safety of data protection and confidentiality is guaranteed. This initiative is part of a larger pilot project that has been tested since 2024.

gradually expansion of the offer

The telemedicine room was opened as part of the Smart City Strategy Jena, in cooperation with the Stadtwerke Jena, the University Hospital Jena and other partners such as customs soft. First of all, the offer was aimed primarily at the tenants of the Smart Neighborhood Jena-Lobeda, but is gradually made accessible to all residents of the district. The first feedback after the introduction shows a positive response and prove the interest in this innovative combination of technology and personal support. In addition to the disciplines already mentioned, the supply in neurology and surgery is also to be expanded, which is planned from May.

Overall, the project is designed as an important part of urban development by 2027. This is not only important for Jena, because the news is spreading quickly and surrounding communities such as Crossen and Langenwolschsdorf have already expressed interest in collaboration. Tobias Wolfrum from the Stadtwerke Jena emphasized that this digital health care on site can significantly increase quality of life.

The role of telemedicine in health care

With telemedical offers such as the new area in Jena-Lobeda, not only the waiting time for doctor's appointments is shortened, but it also facilitates access to medical care for people with little experience in dealing with digital technologies. The project is also in line with the current developments in the field of telemedicine, which is increasingly proving to be an efficient solution for the care of patients with chronic diseases.

According to the Federal Medical Association, studies show that telemedicine in chronic diseases such as heart failure can help reduce hospital admissions and reduce treatment costs. Telemedicine shows great potential both for reducing morbidity and mortality, especially in patients with typical risk factors.

The introduction of the telemedicine room in Jena is therefore more than just a technical innovation; It is a significant step towards more accessibility in health care. With additional premises and equipment that meets the requirements of the citizens, the city pursues the goal of optimizing healthcare even in rural regions through similar projects.