Expansion of primary care: New units in Upper Austria

Expansion of primary care: New units in Upper Austria

In Upper Austria, there are exciting developments in medical care. Health Councilor Christine Haberlander announced the opening of eight new primary care units (PVE), which will open their doors in various cities in the federal state from April 1, 2025. This step is regarded as a fundamental improvement in health care and is intended to increase the accessibility for the population.

The new PVE will be set up in the towns of Vöcklabruck, Schärding, Perg, Linz-Belsberg and Wartberg-Unterweitersdorf. In addition, institutions in Wels (St. Anna and St. Stephan) and in Bad Ischl are also planned for later a year. Two other locations, Ansfelden and Linz-Süd/Pichling, are intended to serve to fill up open house doctor points. These measures aim to close the existing gap in medical care and to reduce the waiting times for patients.

Financial investments in health infrastructure

As part of the investments in health care, a meeting of Upper Austrian health committees also decided extensive funds of 24 million euros for various projects. These money flow into the expansion of facilities, the purchase of modern diagnostic devices and in renovation work. For example, the Linz/Barmherzige sisters' clinic receives a new CT device worth 3.17 million euros, while the PET-CT center is being converted by five million euros there. The Grieskirchen Clinic also benefits with a new MR worth 1.75 million euros.

These investments are an important sign of support for health facilities in the region and should contribute to improving medical care. In addition, the merciful brothers will convert a operating room for 4.2 million euros, and in the Kepler University Hospital, a second operating room for an eye day clinic will be set up for which 2.7 million euros are provided.

various health promotion projects

In order to further promote health prevention, around 6.76 million euros will be made available from the health promotion fund in 2025. These means benefit from a large number of projects that aim to strengthen general health awareness and to achieve younger generations in particular. Initiatives such as the health competence program plus, movement initiatives and dental health programs are part of these efforts.

These strategic steps, emphasizes, emphasizes Albert Maringer, chairman of the ÖGK state office committee in Upper Austria, not only help to close the structural gaps in the supply network, but also help to relieve the employees in the existing hospitals. In the long term, a reliable, nationwide health offer for the population is to be ensured.

Overall, the new primary care units and the extensive investments are significant progress for health care in Upper Austria. The combination of improved accessibility and innovative health projects will lay the basis for future -proof medical care. More information on this topic can be found here .