Gesundheitsamt Göppingen
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Gesundheitsamt Göppingen is a health authority based in Göppingen, Germany.
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Gesundheitsamt Göppingen – Address & Contact
Gesundheitsamt Göppingen Overview
The Göppingen public health office in Göppingen is a public health authority in Baden-Württemberg. It is responsible for Gesandheitsschutz, infection control, Hygieneüberwachung and weitere sozialmedizinische Aufgaben im Zuständigkeitsbereich.
Aufgaben & Zuständigkeiten
The Göppingen public health office, as a municipal health authority, is responsible for tasks in the areas of infection control, environmental hygiene, school health services, social psychiatric services as well as official medical assessments. These duties are governed by the Gesundheitsdienstgesetz Baden-Württemberg.
About Gesundheitsamt Göppingen
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Location & Contact
Gesundheitsamt Göppingen can be reached at the following address: Wilhelm-Busch-Weg 1, 73033 Göppingen – Phone: 07161 202-1800. For current information and enquiries, please contact the company directly.
More information: Gesundheitsamt in Baden-Württemberg or all Gesundheitsamt in Germany on Sanoliste.
Öffentlicher Gesundheitsdienst in Deutschland
The Göppingen public health office is part of the public health service (ÖGD) and plays a key role in protecting public health. Its responsibilities include infection control pursuant to the Infection Protection Act (IfSG), hygiene monitoring of communal facilities, drinking water inspections, school medical examinations and social psychiatric services. The office also serves as a reporting point for notifiable diseases.
Leistungen für Bürger
Residents can contact the Göppingen public health office in Göppingen for: official medical certificates and reports, vaccination advice and public vaccination services, advice on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), health certificates pursuant to § 43 of the Infection Protection Act (for the food industry), counselling for substance abuse and mental health crises, and medical assessments for authorities and courts.
Infektionsschutz & Prävention
In the field of infection control, the Göppingen public health office monitors compliance with hygiene regulations in hospitals, care homes, schools, nurseries and food businesses within its area of responsibility in Göppingen (Baden-Württemberg). In the event of outbreaks of notifiable diseases, the office coordinates the investigation of infection chains and orders protective measures. Close cooperation with the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) and the state health authorities is central to this work.
Frequently asked questions about Gesundheitsamt Göppingen
What are the responsibilities of Gesundheitsamt Göppingen?
Gesundheitsamt Göppingen in Göppingen is responsible for public health protection, infection control, health advisory services, monitoring of hygiene standards, and public health tasks under the Public Health Service Act.
Where is Gesundheitsamt Göppingen located?
Gesundheitsamt Göppingen is located in Göppingen. More information can be found on the official website.
What is the public health service?
The public health service (ÖGD) in Germany comprises health offices at district and city level. They are responsible for health promotion, prevention, infection control, environmental hygiene, and social medicine tasks in their region.
When do I need a health certificate from Gesundheitsamt Göppingen?
A health certificate (instruction under § 43 IfSG) is required by all persons who handle food commercially – for example in restaurants, bakeries or food production. The initial instruction is provided by the health office; subsequent instructions are provided by the employer. For appointments at Gesundheitsamt Göppingen: 07161 202-1800.
What vaccinations does Gesundheitsamt Göppingen offer?
Health offices generally offer free or low-cost vaccinations, including immunisations recommended by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO). The range varies by office and frequently includes vaccinations against measles, influenza, tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and travel vaccinations. For current information, contact Gesundheitsamt Göppingen directly.
What is the social psychiatric service?
The social psychiatric service of the health office provides counselling and support for people with mental illnesses or addiction problems. It assists with crisis interventions, refers to further support services and, if necessary, carries out outreach care. The service is confidential and free of charge.
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