Jena, September 15, 2026. The telemedicine room concept, successfully tested in the Smart Quarter of Jena-Lobeda, is being used as a blueprint for rural areas. With locations in Crossen an der Elster and the planned expansion in Langenwolschendorf, digital medical care is being sustainably extended.
- Topic: Transfer of the Jena Smart City model for telemedicine
- Locations: Jena-Lobeda (pilot phase completed), Crossen an der Elster, Langenwolschendorf
- Project Partners: Smart City Project Jena and jENERGIE (Stadtwerke Energie Jena-Pößneck)
- Goal: Supplementing medical care in rural regions with longer travel distances to doctors
What was tested under real-world conditions as part of the urban Smart City project is now being applied where there is an acute need for new care structures. The telemedicine room in Lobeda served from the beginning as a testing ground to establish technical requirements and optimize processes. Following the conclusion of the pilot phase at the end of August, the insights gained are being directly integrated into the new regions.
Successful Start in Crossen an der Elster
In Crossen an der Elster, the new telemedicine room has already been set up in the local clubhouse. The procedures are based exactly on the Jena model. Initial telemedical treatments and appointments are scheduled for the coming weeks. The municipality is thus responding to the changing local medical care situation, which has met with great interest from citizens.
Preparations are also in full swing in Langenwolschendorf, Thuringia, in the district of Greiz. The premises there in the town center are currently being prepared for the start of operations.
Background: Consolidation of Smart City Projects
Model projects such as the Smart Quarter in Jena-Lobeda aim to test innovative digital approaches in urban areas before they are rolled out for wider use. Through close cooperation between the city, municipal utilities such as jENERGIE, and rural districts, it is evident that technological innovations from Jena can offer genuine added value for regional infrastructure throughout Thuringia.
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Telemedicine concept also for other regions
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