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At our last public event on the topic of "The pelvic floor in the course of life", our doctors and therapists summarised the most important information from their presentation and revealed further tips and tricks for dealing with pelvic floor complaints in our latest interview.

Women with PCOS often struggle to get pregnant and the desire to have children often becomes a challenging journey. But despite the obstacles, there is hope and options for women who want to fulfil their dream of getting pregnant. To gain more insight into the topic of PCOS and the desire to have children, we spoke to Dr Roland Braneti, Head of our Fertility Centre and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the Women's Clinic at Zollikerberg Hospital.

Céline Larisch, a healthcare specialist in training at Zollikerberg Hospital, is one of the few people to hold a Swiss Olympic Card for beach volleyball. In her hospital story, the 17-year-old explains how she balances work, school and regular training and how she is supported at the hospital.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as PCO syndrome, is a common hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. According to the latest data, around 10 to 13 per cent of all women of childbearing age are affected. From irregular periods to fertility problems, PCOS can present a variety of challenges. Yet despite its prevalence, PCOS often remains a mysterious and misunderstood health problem. To separate the facts from the myths and develop a more comprehensive understanding of PCOS, we sat down with Dr Roland Braneti, MD, Head Physician of our Fertility Centre and Gynaecological Endocrinology at the Women's Clinic.

Five facts about working at Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg.

Our chaplain Sales Meier provides insights into his work and explains how he supports patients in difficult times. He talks about challenges, dealing with spiritual diversity and what motivates him every day. Read the full interview.

Whether outside in the park or inside your own four walls - the risk of falling, especially for older people, is omnipresent and is often accompanied by a stressful fear of a possible accident. At Zollikerberg Hospital, various experts from different departments support our patients with various approaches to preventing falls. Their common goal is to minimise the risk of falling and help people to walk safely and confidently again.

Co-determination, co-design, giving meaning to work - this is a reality in nursing at the Department of Surgery. In 2019, new structures and roles were created based on the sociocratic circle model, not to everyone's delight. But let's start from the beginning.

Urs Wildbolz has been in charge of our private ward specialising in acute geriatrics for five years. In his role, he wears several hats every day, which he talks about in this interview. He talks about what drives him, who his mentors were and provides insights into the challenges of nursing. What advice would he give to someone at the start of their career? Find out all this and more here.