Press releases
Acting patients wanted – bringing medicine to life
The Faculty of Medicine at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg is looking for actors and simulation patients for student communication training.
When blood vessels age – an underestimated risk for the heart and brain
As blood vessels age, the risk of heart attack, stroke, and dementia increases unnoticed. Researchers at Magdeburg University Hospital show in a new publication how vascular aging progresses and how it can be counteracted. This is precisely where the DIKAP project comes in with Germany's largest prevention study.
5th Emergency Conference of the German Society for Trauma Surgery in Magdeburg
How well is our healthcare system prepared for emergencies? At the 5th Emergency Conference of the German Society for Trauma Surgery (DGU) at Magdeburg University Hospital, experts from the fields of medicine, politics, and the German Armed Forces discussed lessons learned from real crises, disasters, and wars. The focus was on current challenges and forward-looking strategies for resilient emergency and disaster care.
Insolvenzverfahren aufgehoben – Klinikum Cracau, Lungenklinik Lostau und MVZ Cracau sind neu aufgestellt
Das Amtsgericht Magdeburg hat die Insolvenzverfahren über die drei medizinischen Einrichtungen der Pfeifferschen Stiftungen zum 31. Juli 2025 aufgehoben.
Saving a life. 100% resuscitation—Magdeburg University Hospital and nursing students from the IWK Magdeburg train with you for emergencies.
September 22–28 is Resuscitation Week again. Magdeburg University Hospital invites everyone to take part in the campaign day “Save a life. 100% resuscitation.” Learn all about the importance of resuscitation and how you can save lives in an emergency. Join in and make a difference!
“Eye-opener with humor” – Michael Willer inspires at the 2nd Cybersecurity Day at Magdeburg University Hospital
“How do cybercriminals trick people? Around 100 employees of Magdeburg University Medical Center (UMMD) gained valuable insights into human hacking methods and current digital threats at the 2nd Cybersecurity Day on August 19, 2025.”