Emergency services in the Oberspreewald: Where you can get help quickly!

Emergency services in the Oberspreewald: Where you can get help quickly!

July 16, 2025 is here and brings some important information for everyone traveling in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district. If health problems suddenly arise or there is an emergency, there is good news: the emergency medical service can be reached at any time on this number 116117. This number applies to general medicine and specialists, so you can quickly find the right help.

For the dental on-call service, it is important to keep an eye on the consultation hours. This weekend - on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Dr. Christiane John, M.Sc. at Briesker Schulstraße 8 in Brieske. From July 18th, the ZAP Ludewig in Schwarzheide, Ruhlander Straße 23, will take over dental emergencies.

Emergency services at a glance

But you shouldn't just know where to go if you have dental problems. Especially in times when colds or headaches are common, many people ask themselves the question: Where do I go? Here comes the number 116117 into the game. It is becoming more and more common to see patients go to a hospital emergency room even though the condition is not life-threatening. Peter M., who works in an emergency room, describes being overworked in non-acute cases and wishes he could be there more for real emergencies.

For on-call service in the cities of Calau, Lübbenau, Vetschau and Amt Altdöbern, there are also open consultation hours on weekends from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Details and further information can be found on the website www.kzvlb.de.

Pharmacies and veterinary on-call service

The pharmacy emergency service is an important point of contact for anyone who needs medication. The Liebig pharmacy in the MVZ in Lauchhammer will be open on July 16th, followed by many other pharmacies in the region in the coming days. Here is an overview of the next pharmacy, which will be open on July 17th:

• Flora-Apotheke, Hosena, Karl-Marx-Str. 7, Tel. 035756/60294
• Schloss-Apotheke, Lauchhammer, Liebenwerdaer-Str. 46, Tel. 03574/861279
• Apotheke am Markt, Vetschau, Markt 7/8, Tel. 035433/2981

Christian F., an animal owner, has determined the next point of contact: In the event of a veterinary emergency, the telephone number 01805 843736 for small animals can be used. TAP Kreher in Bad Liebenwerda is responsible for large four-legged friends (Tel. 035341/2730).

The offer ranges from medical and dental emergency services to pharmacies and veterinary care. It is important to be well informed and to have the right contact points in mind for emergencies.

For all readers: Remember to call the right number for non-acute illnesses to avoid overcrowded emergency rooms. Also visit the website 116117.de to find the nearest on-call practice and also share your experiences. A better overview and less stress in an emergency – that is the goal!