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Caesarean birth with a window drape: see your baby from the first breath
Thanks to the window drape, parents can see and experience their child from the very first second of the caesarean section. This unique moment of closeness and bonding brings families together from the very beginning. Dr Barbara Blöchlinger-Wegmann, our Head of Obstetrics at the Women's Clinic, tells us more.
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Summertime - sweating time? How Botox helps against hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
Summer brings sunshine and a good mood - but for many people it also brings an unpleasant problem: excessive sweating, medically known as hyperhidrosis. Sweat stains, damp hands or wet clothing can become a real burden in everyday life - especially in summer temperatures and in social situations. At Zurich Plastic Surgery at Zollikerberg Hospital, we regularly treat patients who feel restricted in their everyday lives due to heavy sweating. Dr Sora Linder, Head of Plastic Surgery Zurich, explains how treatment with Botox® can provide targeted help.
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"Morning Shed": What plastic surgeons say about the TikTok skincare trend
One of the latest social media hypes is called "Morning Shed" - and promises nothing less than the ultimate freshness kick in the morning. Thousands of videos show users supposedly shedding "old skin" overnight with intensive overnight skin care routines, mouth tapping, cold treatments and detox water - like a snake shedding its skin. But what do plastic surgeons say? Does this trend really make sense - or is it dangerous?
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Today is Cholesterol Day: Time to do something good for your heart
In an interview with Dr Robert Schorn, Head Physician at the Nephrology and Dialysis Centre and certified lipidologist (DGFL), we have summarised some facts about cholesterol for you.
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Our hospital-at-home offer: inpatient care at home
In 2021, we became the first Swiss hospital to offer a fully-fledged alternative to hospitalisation with "Visit - Zollikerberg Hospital at Home". Patients receive medical care in their own home - at hospital level, but in familiar surroundings. The high level of satisfaction shows: Hospital at Home fulfils a contemporary need for care.
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"Heroine" - A moving film that focuses on nursing care. The surgical team provides information
The film "Heldin" is currently causing quite a stir in the media. It impressively shows the challenges and stresses of the nursing profession - emotionally and close to the reality of many carers. But how authentic is the portrayal really? We take a closer look.
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Hospital at Home: utilising opportunities, mastering challenges
Christian Ernst, project manager of the hospital-at-home service "Visit - Spital Zollikerberg Zuhause®" and Gwen Gehrecke, nursing expert, talk in an interview about the opportunities and challenges of acute care in familiar surroundings and about their expectations for the upcoming congress, which will take place on 8 November 2024 at Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg.
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Traffic information for the 2024 Cycling and Para-Cycling Road World Championships
The 2024 Cycling and Para-cycling Road World Championships will take place in and around Zurich from 21 to 29 September 2024. Zollikerberg Hospital will be accessible at all times, but there may be considerable traffic restrictions that change daily. Significantly longer journey times are therefore to be expected. We recommend that you use public transport whenever possible. Please note the following times for your arrival and departure.
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Step by step: a virtual journey through Zollikerberg Hospital
Would you like to get to know Zollikerberg Hospital without leaving your home? Our 360° virtual tour offers you a comprehensive visual insight into our facility and the surrounding park - from the comfort of any location. Immerse yourself in the world of Zollikerberg Hospital and discover modern facilities and inviting surroundings that are waiting to be explored by you.