Emergency services today in Suhl: How to find quick help!

Emergency services today in Suhl: How to find quick help!

As of today, August 30, 2025, the emergency services in the Suhl region are well positioned. If acute but not life-threatening health problems arise, citizens can rely on the statutory health insurance on-call service, which can be reached at the number116 117. This number is an important resource for anyone who urgently needs medical support outside of regular office hours.

It's no secret that many people, overwhelmed by the correct procedure, often call 112 or the hospital emergency room instead of using the help provided. This situation often leads to emergency rooms being overloaded, as an employee from a hospital reports. It is all the more important that people consider the on-call number 116 117, which is intended to clarify non-acute but urgent concerns.

On-call practices in the region

There are several general practitioner and pediatrician on-call practices available in Suhl and the surrounding area:

• Hausarzt – Bereitschaftspraxis Suhl: Albert-Schweitzer-Str. 2, 9:00-12:00 Uhr
• Hausarzt – Bereitschaftspraxis Ilmenau: Oehrenstöcker Str. 32, 9:00-13:00 Uhr
• Hausarzt – Bereitschaftspraxis Schmalkalden: Eichelbach 9, 9:00-12:00 Uhr
• Hausarzt – Bereitschaftspraxis Hildburghausen: Schleusinger Str. 17, 10:00-16:00 Uhr
• Hausarzt – Bereitschaftspraxis Meiningen: Bergstr. 3, 13:00-18:00 Uhr
• Kinderarzt – Kinderärztliche Bereitschaftspraxis Suhl: Albert-Schweitzer-Str. 2, 9:00-15:00 Uhr
• Kinderarzt – Kinderärztliche Bereitschaftspraxis Gotha: Heliosstr. 1, 8:00-18:00 Uhr

The locations of the on-call practices have been specifically selected to ensure fair and quick help even outside of regular office hours. The statutory health insurance associations work closely with local hospitals to avoid duplication of structures and to optimize patient care, as the Federal Ministry of Health informs.

Pharmacy emergency service

But it's not just medical help that is important - the supply of medication must also be ensured. The following pharmacies are on emergency service today:

• Magdalenen-Apotheke, Zella-Mehlis: Hauptstraße 6, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 3682 482107
• Wald-Apotheke, Suhl, OT Schmiedefeld: Suhler Chaussee 1, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 36782 6380
• Feldstein-Apotheke, Themar: Ernst-Thälmann-Straße 13, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 36873 69990
• Wald-Apotheke, Geratal, OT Gräfenroda: Waldstraße 10, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 36205 76496
• Georg-Apotheke OHG, Meiningen: Leipziger Str. 18, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 3693 8858590
• Schloss-Apotheke, Schmalkalden: Renthofstraße 29, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 3683 62950
• Markt-Apotheke, Eisfeld: Markt 14, 30.08.2025 08:00 bis 31.08.2025 08:00, Tel. +49 3686 300294

At a time when many people need support related to illness, it is important that everyone knows where they can find help. The German pharmacists' health portal provides all important information and can provide valuable support.

In conclusion, it should be said that being able to reach the statutory health insurance services by telephone on 116 117 is a real help in providing quick and effective care to people and relieving the burden on emergency rooms. The emergency medical service plays a central role and everyone should know how and where to find help in an emergency.