Photo: Torsten Meing and Heike Werner/ TMASGFF, Jacob Schröter
Senior physician Dr. med. Torsten Meinig receives the “Thuringian Rose” for
outstanding commitment to raising awareness about organ donation
The radiant smile of Dr. med. Torsten Meinig reflected the joy and deep
received
the “Thuringian Rose” from the hands of
Thuringia's Minister for Labor, Social Affairs, Health, Women and Family, Heike Werner His years of tireless work in the field of organ donation were ceremoniously
in the venerable ambience of the Wartburg ballroom in .
Dr. Meinig has been intensively involved in the area of organ donation for many years. As
a transplant representative at the Helios Klinikum Erfurt and an active member of the
Erfurt self-help group of the Thuringia Kidney Association. V. not only looks after
patients, but also carries out extensive educational work. With his
tireless efforts, he informs about the importance of organ donation in schools,
within the medical profession and in the general public.
“We are very proud of Dr. Torsten Meinig and congratulate him warmly on this well-deserved
award,” says the Medical Director of the Helios Klinikum Erfurt, Prof. Dr. Henry V
Groesdonk. “His commitment and dedication are exemplary and contribute significantly
to raising awareness of the life-saving importance of organ donation,”
adds Florian Lendholt, clinical director of the clinic.
The “Thuringian Rose” is awarded annually to people who
dedicate themselves exceptionally and with great commitment to voluntary and charitable work. In memory of
Saint Elisabeth, who worked in Thuringia over 800 years ago, the award honors
people who courageously and selflessly work for others. In addition to Dr. Torsten Meinig,
eleven other volunteers received the award.
Source: Helios Klinikum Erfurt