Contributions around the world of medicine

Kidney stones are a common health problem, affecting up to 10 per cent of the population over the course of a lifetime. If kidney stones migrate into the ureter, they can cause severe colicky pain. If they do not pass spontaneously via the bladder, treatment by a urologist may be necessary.

The formation of kidney stones is favoured by various factors. In addition to dietary habits and insufficient fluid intake, metabolic disorders can also be the cause in some patients. If kidney stones occur repeatedly or at a young age, further clarification by a nephrologist in a specialised consultation is usually advisable. In this way, possible metabolic disorders can be recognised and treated in a targeted manner in order to reduce the risk of stones forming again.

The Advent and Christmas season invites us to reflect, come together and share moments of joy. Once again this year, we are offering a wide range of spiritual, musical and communal events in the world of health.

We all know that learning doesn't stop when training is complete. On the contrary, we face new situations every day that require expertise, creativity and cooperation. This is exactly what the Learning and Education Centre is there for: a place where we can prepare ourselves for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

The foundation-wide Ethics Forum at Gesundheitswelt Zollikerberg has been in existence for over 20 years. On 1 July, the current members met for its 200th meeting.

Over 61 degrees in the Zollikerberg health centre: from the hospital corridor to the office, from the classroom to the examination.

Palliative care begins with a diagnosis that limits life. What comes after that is open. My work begins with listening. I want to understand the other person - the situation, the questions, the wishes. I want to provide personalised support. I want to find out what is important.

We can only realise our full potential in an environment in which we feel safe. Psychological safety is an essential prerequisite for successful collaboration - and is one of kultour's key areas of focus.

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.