Stadtroda/Jena, February 27, 2026. High distinction for a dedicated physician from the region: Dr. Udo Polzer, Medical Director of the Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda, was honored for his tireless voluntary commitment to Multiple Sclerosis patients. Due to the geographical proximity, numerous affected individuals from the Jena area also benefit from this.
- Honoree: Dr. Udo Polzer (Medical Director, Asklepios Fachklinikum Stadtroda)
- Award: Bronze Badge of Honor of the Deutsche Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft (DMSG)
- Reason: Long-standing voluntary commitment to MS patients in Thüringen
- Current function: Chairman of the Thüringer DMSG state association since 2015
Decades of commitment for those affected
By awarding the Bronze Badge of Honor, the Deutsche Multiple Sklerose Gesellschaft (DMSG) recognizes the outstanding voluntary commitment of Dr. Udo Polzer. For many years, the physician has been intensively advocating for the interests of MS patients throughout Thüringen. In addition to his current role as state chairman, he previously served as deputy chairman and as head of the society’s Medical Advisory Board.
Polzer’s ability to prepare complex medical-scientific findings in an understandable way and reliably pass them on to members is particularly highlighted. As early as 1998, he established the Thüringer MS-Tag and a regular patient forum at the Fachklinikum in Stadtroda to promote direct and low-threshold exchange between medical professionals and patients.
Background: What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system. It is often referred to as the “disease of a thousand faces” because symptoms can manifest in extremely diverse ways for each individual. Typical neurological deficits include paralysis, visual disturbances, extreme exhaustion (fatigue), or loss of sensation in the limbs. To date, the disease is not curable; however, modern therapies can often significantly slow its progression and maintain the patients’ quality of life as best as possible. The Asklepios Fachklinikum in Stadtroda is considered one of the most important regional contact points for serious neurological and psychiatric diseases for patients from Jena and the neighboring Saale-Holzland-Kreis.
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Ehrennadel für MS-Engagement: Auszeichnung für Dr. Udo Polzer
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