Recently, Region Västernorrland presented proposals for a major change in the hospital organization in the county. Something that would mean that a number of businesses are moved from Sollefteå to Sundsvall and Örnsköldsvik.
Surgery disappears almost completely, as well as intensive care, cardiac department and anesthesia. The focus in Sollefteå Hospital should mainly be on the care of older multi -sick people.
According to the region, today’s organization is too expensive and ineffective.
Kajsa left over 16,000 names
The decision has stirred up emotions and, among other things, politicians have been threatened with death. Due to security reasons, Tuesday night’s meeting was therefore held between the region and the entrepreneurial organizations in Härnösand.
Media was excluded and could not even enter the reception at the region’s house. SVT had to interview the doctor Kajsa Dovstad in the parking lot outside of the 16,496 signatures that she would hand over.
– There is a strong popular opposition to the proposals. I hope that politicians can answer our questions, she said before going into the meeting.
Here you can see the hospital battle in Sollefteå summarized in 60 seconds.