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The Altmark-Klinikum gGmbH is a significant healthcare company with two locations in Gardelegen and Salzwedel. It offers comprehensive medical services as an acute care hospital for basic care and has a total of 387 beds[3].
The hospital offers a broad spectrum of medical specialties, including anesthesiology and intensive care medicine, gynecology and obstetrics, geriatrics, internal medicine, radiology, and surgery with the specialties of orthopedics, trauma surgery, general and visceral surgery, and pain medicine[1]. The highly qualified physicians and nursing staff ensure comprehensive patient care.
The mission of the Altmark-Klinikum is to treat patients in a patient-centered manner and to consider their individual needs. The focus is on holistic care that encompasses physical, emotional, mental, social, and cultural aspects[3]. The company's values are based on respect, dignity, and a cooperative leadership style that emphasizes the skills and resources of employees[3].
The Altmark-Klinikum is part of the Salus Altmark Holding gGmbH, which is committed to sustainable and high-quality healthcare. The merger with Salus gGmbH leverages synergies to strengthen medical care and promote economic efficiency[5]. An important aspect is the continuous training of employees to ensure high quality standards[3]. In addition, the company attaches great importance to maintaining and promoting the health of its employees and to reconciling work and family life[3].
The Altmark-Klinikum works closely with other institutions to optimize medical care in the region. The partnership with Salus gGmbH makes it possible to pool expertise and strengthen its position in the public health sector[5]. With approximately 880 employees in the hospital and its subsidiaries, the company is an important employer in the region[5].
