History

Origins:
Foundation of an elegant sanatorium in 1912 
The origins of our “Fachklinik St. Georg” at Höchenschwand in the southern Black Forest go back to the year 1912. After a terrible fire, which occurred in 1910, the main edifice of the former “Kurhaus” (cure house), whose history can be traced back to the 14th century, was rebuilt and became a hotel. It was already in 1919 when the first medical service was set up there by Mr. Bernhard Porten sen. and Dr. Wilhelm Bettinger.

Construction of extensions in 1955 and in 1967
Mrs. Gisela Porten (2001) and Mr. Werner Porten (1998), who had taken over the clinic in 1950, had it extended and modernized by the construction of additional buildings. In order to meet modern medical requirements they built first in 1955 the “Kuranstalt und Fachklinik St. Georg” (sanatorium and specialized clinic). In 1967 the “St. Georg Privatkliniken” were extended by the construction of a swimming pool and of medical and therapeutic rooms. After the closure of the hotel and the integration of “Porten's Kurhaus” into the “St. Georg Privatkliniken”, the sanatorium got another modern annex building.

Modernization in 1999
In order to improve the accommodation quality our patient rooms of the buildings I and II were entirely refurbished in 1999. 
The dining hall and the training kitchen were also renovated. The therapy centre was entirely refurbished in bright and friendly colours and was equipped with new bathtubs, a “Stangerbad”  (combination of electro- and hydrotherapy) and inhalation facilities. Our spa centre was also generously converted, being fitted additionally with two saunas, a Roman steam bath, a whirlpool and light therapy rooms. 

Extension in 2006/2007
In 2006 the medical department was extended by the construction of two new buildings. A new medical department with a therapeutic and diagnostic centre, a gymnasium and 8 therapy rooms was additionally created on a surface area of 550 square metres. 

Today: “Fachklinik St. Georg” 2008 
Today the “Fachklinik St. Georg” has 170 beds in 100 single rooms and 35 double rooms. Mr. Frank and Mrs. Sonja Porten are managing today in the 3rd generation the “Fachklinik St. Georg” as a prevention and rehabilitation clinic. 

Indications and major therapy fields  
The specialized clinic for internal medicine with the indications oncology, pneumology, cardiovascular diseases and disorders of the locomotor system is well-known for its unique sarcoidosis competence centre. The clinic has moreover acquired an excellent reputation in lymphology and in the medical care of stoma patients. We are also providing aftercare treatment (Anschlussheilbehandlungen, AHB) and post-operative rehabilitation treatment (Anschlussrehabilitationsbehandlungen, ARB). Moreover, we offer modern health packages for self-payers.