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Blessing of the mobile palliative team: A sign of solidarity!
Blessing of the new vehicle for the mobile palliative care team in St. Veit, 20 years of caring for seriously ill people.
Blessing of the mobile palliative team: A sign of solidarity!
In the glamorous setting of a bright February day, the mobile palliative team's new palliative vehicle was ceremoniously blessed. Hospital chaplain Joseph Tombert delivered God's blessing while numerous guests attended the moving ceremony. This event took place on the occasion of World Day of the Sick and aims to offer seriously ill people comprehensive support in their usual environment. Since 2004, the mobile palliative team has supplemented the care of the “Johannes von Gott” palliative care ward and looks after affected patients throughout the St. Veit district from Monday to Friday, whether at home or in care facilities klick-kaernten.at reported.
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the palliative care ward in the Freyung Hospital, the importance of human care in palliative medicine was emphasized again. Four doctors, 19 nurses, therapists and volunteers look after up to eight patients around the clock, with the focus on people and their needs. Dr. Martina Berger, the senior physician, made it clear: “For us it is not about laboratory values, but about alleviating the symptoms that torment the patient.” In the past 20 years, over 4,000 people with incurable illnesses have been treated, with the aim always being to discharge patients home instead of letting them die in inpatient care bistum-passau.de stated.
A sign of solidarity
The blessing of the new vehicle sends a strong signal of solidarity and humanity in healthcare. Hospital chaplain Albert Unterberger emphasized the essential values of compassion and care in the work of the palliative care team. Especially in times when patients' lives are often characterized by pain and uncertainty, it becomes clear how important sensitive and dignified support is. The commitment of the employees in Freyung, who often go beyond professional work to create personal moments for their patients, shows the deep-rooted commitment to the people they care for.