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The Krankenhaus Buchholz is an acute hospital in public ownership, located in Buchholz in der Nordheide, Lower Saxony. It has 304 beds and is an academic teaching hospital of the University of Hamburg and the Polish University of Rzeszow. The hospital provides comprehensive medical care for the western district of Harburg with about 255,000 inhabitants.
The mission of the hospital is to provide comprehensive care to patients and improve their quality of life. It emphasizes patient-oriented treatment that considers the whole person, including physical, mental, and emotional needs. The hospital promotes a culture of mutual respect and recognition among staff and is committed to continuous education and interdisciplinary exchange.
The hospital is aware of its environmental responsibility and strives for environmentally friendly procurement practices. It aims to minimize environmental impact through disposal and focuses on sustainable processes in product manufacturing. Additionally, the hospital is being modernized as part of the Master Plan 2030 to remain future-proof. Current investments of 4 million euros from the hospital investment program of Lower Saxony support the construction and renovation of infrastructure to further improve medical care in the region[5].
