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Lowering blood sugar: how diet helps with diabetes

Diabetes is affecting more and more people - especially type 2 diabetes. However, a targeted diet can stabilise blood sugar levels and effectively prevent the disease. In our blog post, you can find out how you can actively combat diabetes with simple nutritional tips and why a healthy lifestyle is so important. Read now how you can make a big difference with small changes.

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kultour as a joint endeavour - employees help shape it

More than 1,100 employees of Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg have already experienced kultour - more than 100 of them have even played an active role in shaping it. Their involvement is crucial for the quality of the workshops and the relevance of the project for the working reality of Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg.

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What to do about loneliness in old age?

How do we deal with loneliness in old age? What does loneliness do to us? In the recently published reference book "Loneliness today. Individual fate or social failure?", our colleagues Sabine Millius and Eliane Pfister Lipp explore these questions. Their contribution shows that there are many things that can help.

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Obstetrics and neonatology: hand in hand for you and your baby

The birth of a child is a unique moment - full of emotions, anticipation and perhaps also some uncertainties. In this intensive phase of life, it is particularly important that you feel that you are in good hands, both medically and personally. At Zollikerberg Hospital, we support you with an interdisciplinary, experienced team that works closely together. Our obstetrics and neonatology departments are there for you from pregnancy and birth to the first days with your newborn.

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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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Baby facelift: Everything you need to know - An interview with Prof Fansa, Head of Plastic Surgery

Facelifting is a hot topic that is also gaining increasing attention in Hollywood. In particular, the baby facelift, a gentle and less invasive method for treating wrinkles and early signs of ageing, is becoming increasingly popular. Unlike traditional facelifts, which require deeper incisions and more intensive tissue removal, the baby facelift offers a more subtle solution. It treats early signs of ageing while providing a fresh, natural look - without major changes. The trend is increasingly moving towards gentler procedures with shorter recovery times and less scarring. We spoke to Prof Hisham Fansa, MD, our Head of Plastic Surgery, to find out more about modern facelift techniques and their benefits.

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Gynaecological care for impaired women: A new service at Zollikerberg Hospital

Impaired women often have no access to specialised gynaecological care. This leads to unwanted pregnancies, pain and suffering. Dr Karin Lindauer, gynaecologist at Zollikerberg Hospital, has therefore set up a special consultation for women with cognitive and physical impairments. This service is the first of its kind in Switzerland.

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Our visiting clowns in action: how Pippa-Jolie and Ina Schnusel bring a smile to people's faces

The two visiting clowns Pippa-Jolie and Ina Schnusel offer a fascinating insight into their work at Zollikerberg Hospital. With music, magic and humour, they visit patients on various wards every month to create moments of lightness and joy. They talk about people's touching reactions and share moving stories of encounters that have left lasting impressions.

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Milestone reached in development planning

Since the establishment of our Diakoniewerk Neumünster foundation in 1858, we have played a key role in shaping the regional healthcare system with our Zollikerberg hospital, the Magnolia nursing home, our retirement homes and our numerous healthcare services.