KIEL. Four physicians from Schleswig-Holstein have been awarded the Order of Merit of the State of Schleswig-Holstein for their outstanding service to humanity and for their contributions to medical research and science. Minister-President Daniel Günther and Health Minister Dr. Heiner Garg presented the awards on June 22, 2021, in Kiel.
Dr. Liselotte Mettler from Kiel, Dr. Georg Bollig from Schleswig, Professor Dr. Hartmut Göbel from Kiel, and Professor Dr. Tillmann Loch from Flensburg were honored "Their work and dedication in reproductive medicine, hospice care, pain therapy, and urology are truly exceptional
," said the Minister-President. "With their profound interest in science and in people, these physicians have accomplished extraordinary things in their professional lives and beyond, and are role models today. They all share a commitment to providing even better care for patients, going far beyond their professional duties. To this end, they build networks, develop new procedures, update textbooks, and invest a great deal of time
," Günther continued. He also acknowledged that the four physicians have advanced medicine from Schleswig-Holstein on a global scale: " In doing so, they have simultaneously represented our state internationally as a center for cutting-edge medicine and contributed significantly to the reputation of Schleswig-Holstein."
The laudatory speech stated, among other things: “Hartmut Göbel is a strong advocate for providing the best possible care for pain patients. With the establishment of a global network of experts, he has created a leading center for migraine and headache treatment. His coordinated treatment concept is the first integrated care model for migraine and headaches in Germany. He is the founder of the Kiel Pain Clinic and a recognized specialist in migraine and headache disorders. His clinic is internationally recognized as a model for translating scientific findings into patient care. It serves as a model and cooperation partner for leading international pain centers. The treatment concept is considered the standard of innovative pain therapy. Today, severe illnesses can be sustainably alleviated, and the quality of life of those affected can be significantly improved. He has expanded the implementation of scientific findings worldwide and created even better care options through the use of digital media. Furthermore, he is the author of numerous publications, supports self-help groups, and is committed to a network for rare headache disorders.”
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Heartiest congratulations to you, dear Professor Göbel, and therefore also to all your staff, and thus to the entire excellent system of the Kiel Pain Clinic.
Through your work and the worldwide dissemination of your vast knowledge, you have significantly improved the lives of countless people. My life as well, and so, again and again: thank you, thank you, thank you!
Many warm greetings to you and your staff at the most empathetic, professionally outstanding, and consistently patient-centered clinic, which is probably unique in this respect.
Hella Kiecksee
A well-deserved award,
congratulations and best wishes for continued good health.
Your outstanding work for the people and for the Kiel Pain Clinic, for the benefit of all those suffering, has received fitting recognition.
I personally see this award from the state of Schleswig-Holstein as confirmation of the outstanding performance and dedication of
Prof. Dr. Hartmut Göbel and his entire team.
Olaf Biewald