The reduction is attributed to changed working methods, including a review of the entire flow from referral to examination. Staff ideas and improvement suggestions were crucial, said Ida Eriksson, chair of the Health and Medical Care Board. 'This means patients can get the right care faster,' she added.
Staff member Anna Ågårdh explained that changes to booking, introduction of more appointment times, and a faster workflow helped shorten waits while improving patient prioritization. Region Kronoberg is also working to detect more osteoporosis patients, as many remain undiagnosed, and is training additional staff in bone density measurement to secure future capacity. In other developments, the region board has tasked the regional director with analyzing where a new hospital could be built in Växjö.
Specialist psychiatry has opened Sjövillan at Sigfridsområdet, where families can stay overnight during intensive treatment for children with eating disorders. Additionally, Åsa Lindvall, department head at the skin clinic, is a finalist for the Vitalis scholarship 2026 for her work with last-minute appointments.