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2 clusters · 6 sources · 11 days · First seen 16 days ago · Last updated 5 days ago

Lorenz-Böhler-Spital reconstruction

Overview

The Lorenz-Böhler-Spital trauma center in Vienna is undergoing reconstruction following a partial closure in 2024 caused by fire safety deficiencies. A new modular building is being constructed on the site of a former parking garage to restore inpatient services.

Medical Director Thomas Beer stated the project is on schedule, with the general contractor expected to hand over the building to the AUVA in December. The new wing is planned to open in early 2027 and will feature three operating rooms, 56 standard beds, and four intensive care beds.

This reduction in capacity, representing approximately half of the previous bed count, is part of a strategic realignment. Under this plan, the Meidling trauma center will focus on the most severely injured patients, while the Brigittenau location will primarily handle elective procedures and scheduled treatments while maintaining acute medical capabilities.

Entities

AUVA · Lienz District Hospital · Austria · Tyrol · Thomas Beer

Timeline

5 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Lorenz-Böhler-Spital to open new inpatient wing in 2027
The Lorenz-Böhler-Spital in Vienna is rebuilding a new inpatient wing on a former parking garage site, with a planned opening in early 2027 to restore specialized medical services.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Lienz District Hospital to undergo 300 million euro renovation
The Lienz District Hospital in Austria will undergo a 300 million euro modernization project, aiming for completion by 2042 to create the country's most modern district hospital.

Sources

auva.at · kurier.at · meinegemeinde.vol.at · news.at · oesterreich.orf.at · tirol.orf.at