Medicine Bus Pflastera: Free access to health care in St. Pölten!

Medicine Bus Pflastera: Free access to health care in St. Pölten!

In the heart of St. Pölten, a pioneering project starts that is intended to significantly improve access to medical care for socially disadvantaged people. The "Pflastara" medicine bus is a fully equipped mobile doctor's office that has been in operation since 2023 and aims to help homeless and under -insured people. The Emmausgemeinschaft St. Pölten has launched this innovative concept in order to improve health care in precarious life situations and offer medical help unbureaucratically, such as Noen.at reported.

The medicine bus runs every Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at various locations in St. Pölten and not only offers medical examinations and treatments, but also distributes clothing, sleeping bags and snacks. This happens without the need for an e-card or proof of insurance-a decisive factor for people who, for various reasons, cannot take advantage of basic medical care. It is often time pressure, shame or language barriers that make access more difficult, such as