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Newsagents and Flowers The newsagents located inside or in the immediate vicinity of the hospital sites offer newspapers, magazines, periodicals and various items of confectionery. They also sometimes sell flowers. For reasons of hygiene, only cut flowers are permitted in the rooms. Flowers are not permitted in intensive care. Brig: Newsagents Monday to friday from 06:50 to 18:45. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays from 07:30 to 18:45. Visp: Newsagents Monday to friday from 06:50 to 18:45. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays from 07:30 to…
Tobacco and Alcohol Tobacco Please bear in mind that the hospital is a place that cares for people’s health. Valais Hospital has been non-smoking since May 2007, and smoking is prohibited inside all the hospital establishments. When you are admitted, either to the Pre-Operative Evaluation Unit (unité d’évaluation préopératoire, UEP), to Accident & Emergency or to a department where you are going to be hospitalised, please do not hesitate to ask for help. The doctor overseeing your admission may temporarily prescribe a…
Where to Eat Our cooks prepare your meals with care, taking account of the most up-to-date knowledge in terms of modern food physiology. Valais Hospital establishments have obtained the « fourchette verte » label. This guarantees a balanced diet in a healthy environment. Cafeteria Timetables Brig Monday to friday from 06:50 to 18:45. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays from 07:30 to 18:45. Visp Monday to friday from 06:50 to 18:45. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays from 07:30 to 18:45. Sierre Open from Monday to Friday, from 08:00 to 19:00.…
Cancerology/Oncology Oncology or cancerology is the medical speciality which deals with the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients who are affected by cancer of the organs or by a malignant blood disease. It includes medical oncology, haemato-oncology and radio-oncology. Medical oncology treats cancers of the organs (breast or lung, for example) or of the lymph nodes (lymphoma). These treatments are administered either intravenously, subcutaneously or orally, and they are often referred to using the generic term…
Angiology Vascular medicine, also known as ‘angiology’, is the medical speciality which deals with arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases affecting the human body as a whole. Angiology allows for enhanced clinical diagnosis thanks to non-invasive functional vascular explorations (without any breaking of tissue). Its aim is to confirm cases of arterial and/or venous impairment. It represents part of a diagnostic and therapeutic medical approach, and also plays a role in the preventive care and monitoring of patients who are…
Traffic Medicine Department In the Traffic Medicine Department at Valais Hospital, we offer expert assessments for people whose ability to drive is in question. Our highly qualified level 4 SSML traffic physicians carry out assessments to identify any problems related to alcohol, drugs, medication or health problems that may affect driving ability. These assessments are carried out at the request of the Swiss road traffic authorities. As well as carrying out assessments, our doctors also take part in accompanied check-ups…
Memory Clinic Memory Clinic Following the appearance on the market of medicines which slow down, even if only very partially, the effects of diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, memory clinics or memory consultations have developed all over the world, including in Valais Hospital, with the aim of providing better diagnosis and more holistic care, tailored to the specific situation of the patient and of his/her next of kin. For the Valais romand region, Valais Hospital has been equipped since the end of 2011 with a…
Frequently Asked Questions Show all FAQ for this category - All categories - Anesthesia What are the risks involved in having an epidural when you are giving birth? Why is it important to go to the UEP? Can I accompany my child to the operating theatre? Is it possible to wake up during an operation and to not be able to communicate this fact? Can an anaesthetic cause memory impairment? Is there a risk that you might not wake up after receiving an anaesthetic? What should I do if I have any problems after receiving an…
Feedback Forum The feedback forum which we have set up for our in-patients provides them with an active response to their feedback and with personalised support in resolving any difficulties or conflicts which might arise during their stay in hospital. Valais Hospital is particularly committed to strengthening relationships based on trust and dialogue with patients and their families. The feedback forum now provides a place where patients can talk about the experiences and difficulties they have lived through in hospital.…