Contributions around the world of medicine
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Honorary award for the ‘father’ of our parents’ driving school
Dr Peter Reinhard was awarded the Remo Largo Honorary Prize by the Swiss Society for Developmental Paediatrics for developing the parents’ support programme at Zollikerberg Hospital. This weekly, free programme, run by the Department of Neonatology and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, supports parents during the first few weeks after the birth.
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Breast cancer: ‘The earlier we detect a tumour, the better we can treat it’
What changes in the breast should women have investigated? When is early detection advisable, and how can breast cancer be treated on an individual basis today? Dr Teelke Beck, Senior Consultant at the Zollikerberg Breast Centre, answers the most important questions about breast cancer – from risk factors and early detection to modern therapies and complementary medicine.
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The baby blues: When your emotions go on a rollercoaster ride after giving birth
In the first few days after giving birth, many mothers experience a rollercoaster of emotions. Joy and happiness can alternate with exhaustion, uncertainty or tears. This temporary dip in mood is known as the ‘baby blues’. Inge Werner, a breastfeeding counsellor at the Maternité in the Women’s Clinic at Zollikerberg Hospital, explains what lies behind it, what helps during this phase and the important role partners play in it.
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Breast cancer: ‘You don’t have to go through this alone’
A diagnosis of breast cancer often raises many questions – medical, personal and everyday ones. Breast Care Nurse Ms Spörri supports patients at the Zollikerberg Breast Centre from diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare. In this interview, she explains what concerns those affected most, how they and their families are supported, and why having a trusted point of contact during treatment can be so valuable.
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How healthy is my heart? 7 signs you should get checked out
Our heart works round the clock – usually without us even realising it. But what if it suddenly skips a beat, starts beating faster, or we find ourselves unusually out of breath during everyday activities? Not every change is a sign of heart disease. However, certain symptoms should be investigated more closely. Our cardiologist, Dr Reto Berli, explains which seven signs you should take seriously and when a cardiological assessment is advisable.
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Working together for a strong healthcare region
Healthcare is changing: patients are increasingly being cared for along treatment pathways and across organisational boundaries. In the Zurich region, on the right bank of Lake Zurich and in the Zurich Oberland, this networked care is already a reality. Männedorf Hospital, Uster Hospital, Zollikerberg Hospital and the Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich work closely together. They demonstrate how different areas of expertise can contribute to safe, high-quality care that is close to home.
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Breastfeeding: What really matters in the first few days
Breastfeeding is a natural process, yet it is not always straightforward. Especially in the first few days, mum and baby need to get to know each other and find their own rhythm together. How often should a baby be breastfed? How can you tell if they’re hungry or getting enough breast milk? And what can you do if breastfeeding is painful? Our breastfeeding counsellor offers guidance on getting off to a good start with breastfeeding and shares her everyday experiences.
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Angela Scalese is to become the new Head of Communications and Marketing at Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg
With effect from 1 August, Angela Scalese has taken on the newly created role of Head of Communications and Marketing at Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg. The new position forms part of a strategic reorganisation: the Foundation’s Executive Board has decided to pool existing resources more effectively and to merge the communications and marketing departments of the Foundation’s Executive Board and the hospital into a single division.
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3 years, 300 births: The Zollikerberg Birth Centre celebrates its anniversary
For the past three years, the Zollikerberg Birth Centre has been dedicated to midwife-led, as natural as possible births in a calm and homely atmosphere. It complements the services offered by the maternity clinic at Zollikerberg Hospital. Around 300 babies have been born here since then. Its third anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday 30 August 2026 with an anniversary party. Anyone interested is invited, as are families who have already given birth at the birthing centre.