Health

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Open Health Office Day

On Saturday, 21 March 2026, the "Open Health Office Day" will once again take place at the Office for Health and Prevention. Visitors will gain a comprehensive insight into the wide range of tasks, offers and services provided by the public health department.

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Remodelling - relocations

The building of the Office of Health and Prevention is currently being remodelled. Individual areas have therefore been relocated to other sites. Please inform yourself about the current status

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The building of the Office of Health and Prevention is currently being remodelled. Individual areas have therefore been relocated to other sites; the overview of relocations is updated regularly.

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Healthcare facilities

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In many cases, quick help is needed for personal or family illnesses. Chemnitz has a dense network of hospitals, doctors, physiotherapists and rehabilitation facilities.

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Counselling and assistance

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The staff at the Office for Health and Prevention provide advice on pregnancy, vaccinations, tumours, sexually transmitted diseases, disabilities and chronic or mental illnesses.

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Health protection

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An important task of the Office for Health and Prevention is to prevent communicable diseases in humans, recognise infections at an early stage and prevent them from spreading.

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Child health

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The "Baby Health Guide" provides information on the most important questions in the first few months of life. The paediatric and youth medical service is the point of contact for children in daycare centres and schools.

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Health promotion/prevention

The aim of prevention and health promotion is to avoid illness and improve health. The Office for Health and Prevention provides nutritional recommendations and tips on exercise and relaxation.

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