Hospital Bedrooms at Jewish Healthcare Facility: Advancements and Launch
Jewish Hospital Berlin Expands with New Balance Building
The Jewish Hospital Berlin, a renowned medical institution with a rich history of over 250 years, is set to expand with the addition of a new balance building this year. The new structure, named "House K," will focus on stations for internal medicine, neurology, and neurological early rehabilitation, and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year.
The groundbreaking for the construction project took place on June 27, 2022. The new balance building, spanning around 11,400 square meters of gross floor area, will be connected to the existing patient wing B via a two-story connecting bridge.
The three-story patient wing will house 121 patient rooms, creating space for 214 beds. Most of the capacity will be in single and double rooms with their own bathrooms. Surgical beds are also planned, allowing for an expansion of the range of services.
The inner courtyard of the new balance building will serve as a green heart, featuring water features, seating areas, a walking path, and a walking school for patient rehabilitation.
The Jewish Hospital Berlin, which holds the status of an academic teaching hospital of the Charité, has faced challenging times in its history. During National Socialism, the clinic faced an existentially threatening situation. However, after the end of World War II, the hospital's operations were resumed, and numerous structural expansions were carried out. In 1914, the hospital moved to Iranian Street in Gesundbrunnen, where it remains today.
Looking to the future, the Jewish Hospital Berlin plans closer cooperation with the Charité, establishment of joint competence centers, and expansion of digital networking through telemedical services. The total cost of the project is approximately 50 million euros, which the hospital is financing through its own loan.
The first "Jews' Lazaret" was established in 1756 on Oranienburger Street. Over the years, the hospital has moved several times and developed into a recognised medical institution. Despite its troubled past, the Jewish Hospital Berlin continues to provide essential healthcare services to the community.
