Flensburg's new hospital: Fördeklinikum Katharinen-Hospital unveiled!

Flensburg's new hospital: Fördeklinikum Katharinen-Hospital unveiled!

In Flensburg, the name for the new hospital was announced today with great anticipation: "Fördeklinikum Katharinen-Hospital". This name was determined as part of a public competition, in which not only the employees of the Diako Hospital and the St. Franziskus Hospital Hospital, but also citizens of the region actively participated in May 2024.

The decision that became the crowd favorite was announced in an appealing way-by an entertaining video clip of the Petuh aunt, a local group of artists. "We are pleased about the great participation of the public," said Thorsten Stolpe, Managing Director of Malteser-Diako Klinikum gGmbH. "The name not only promotes common identification with the new clinic, but also symbolizes the tradition of both hospitals, each of which is over 150 years old."

a creative name finding

In conversation about the new name, Stolpe mentioned that the fjord appeared as a central component of the name in almost all of the almost 1000 suggestions. "The desire to incorporate the fjord into the name shows the great connection between the population with their region Flensburg. We are very pleased to comply with this wish," he added.

The choice of the historical figure of the Katharina as a namesake also has a deeper meaning. Katharina, the wife of Martin Luther, plays an important role in both Catholic and Evangelical tradition. Her stories of hospitality and charity in nursing are central elements that are supposed to shape the new hospital. Stolpe emphasized that this legacy of charity will continue to inspire the service of the patient and employees.

a center for health

The new Fördlinikum Katharinen-Hospital will form the heart of a comprehensive health campus on the Peelwatt. Not only are inpatient treatments intended, but also psychiatric care offers in cooperation with Diako Nordfriesland. The campus will also provide offers for outpatient care, day care and rehabilitation. An ecumenical educational center will offer training courses and further training opportunities in this area.

The planning also provides for rooms for employees and patients - including childcare options. The aim is to create an attractive and functional environment through modern, inviting design.

Thorsten Stolpe thanked everyone who took part in the name process and emphasized how much participation shapes the identity of the new hospital. "It is impressive to see that many people have actively contributed to the naming. Your voices have shaped the future of our new hospital," he confirmed.

In the next step, the Catharinen-Hospital Fördeklinikum will develop a suitable logo and a corporate design that embodies the identity of the new house. Information about further developments is continuously shared by the media, the website foerdeklinikum.de and social networks.

This progress not only means an important change for health care in Flensburg, but also shows the potential that consists in the cooperation between the various healthcare providers. The decision to include the public in the naming has already received broad consent within the community, which indicates the great support for the new hospital.

A closer look at the background to these news is www.foerde.news to read.