Mayors from Hamburg and Zurich impress at the Floridsdorf Clinic

Mayors from Hamburg and Zurich impress at the Floridsdorf Clinic

On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the mayors of Hamburg, Peter Tschentscher, and of Zurich, Corine Mauch, visited the Floridsdorf Clinic in Vienna. This exchange took place as part of a city partnership that focuses on the best possible healthcare. A visit to the impressive large heat pump in Simmering was also on the agenda. How meinkreis.at reports, the Floridsdorf clinic was only opened in 2019 and offers space for 718 beds. It is part of the Vienna Health Association, which takes care of medical care for the population.

In the first few months of the year, the clinic's emergency department was able to care for around 24,000 patients - both through self-registrations and through emergency services. This speaks for the high level of acceptance and trust that the Viennese population places in their medical care. It is therefore not surprising that the mayors of Hamburg and Zurich were particularly excited about the structure of Vienna's healthcare system. Mayor Ludwig emphasized the importance of adapting budgets, infrastructure and personnel to the ever-growing demands of society.

Insights into the modern facilities

During their tour of the clinic, guests had the opportunity to visit various stations. The training rooms for prospective doctors and a simulation shock room were particularly recognized. An innovative automatic transport system for laundry and materials was presented, which significantly reduces the workload of the clinic staff. The practical aspects of the clinic work also included an acute patient who was treated in the emergency department during the visit.

The mayor of Zurich, Corine Mauch, was impressed by the facility's modern equipment and the effective automated support used in the clinic. Hamburg's mayor, Peter Tschentscher, praised the city of Vienna's clear health strategy and compared it positively with the conditions in Hamburg and Germany.

The future of healthcare in Vienna

The Vienna city government is clearly committed to a public and solidarity-funded healthcare system for all citizens, regardless of age, origin, gender, religion or income. The Vienna Health Association plays a central role in this and is committed to the goal of improving health care and making it accessible to everyone. To this end, innovative approaches such as “social prescribing” are pursued and work is carried out to address the specific needs of different population groups.

The continuous improvement of health services together with a strong focus on prevention, health promotion and the expansion of structured care offerings are further priorities. In addition, a central Viennese health portal, “Vienna Healthy”, is being developed to provide citizens with comprehensive information and offers. Digitalization is seen as the key to increasing efficiency in the healthcare sector in terms of the development of new technologies and programs.

Numerous investments in medical infrastructure are also planned in the coming years, with particular attention to sustainability. Health research is intended to position Vienna as a leading location in Europe, and improving patient care and strengthening their rights are at the top of the Vienna city government's agenda. The developments at the Floridsdorf Clinic not only represent local progress, but also a future-oriented and fair healthcare system.

Further information about the Floridsdorf Clinic can be found on the official website Floridsdorf Clinic.