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Contact us You can contact us for general messages or information using the form below. For registrations, please use the registration form. This form is for general contact with the day clinic and not for direct contact between patients and therapists. For personal health questions, please contact the day clinic directly: 027 604 30 87 We will reply as soon as possible on the following working days.
Sleep medicine Sleep Clinic We spend roughly 30% of our lives sleeping. Sleep medicine can be beneficial when sleep is disturbed or when it doesn’t properly fulfil its role of giving us rest. Excessive fatigue, insomnia, constantly waking up at night, sleep apnoea, snoring, abnormal behaviour at night, jet lag and restless limb syndrome are some of the many conditions we deal with every day. The Sleep Clinic is certified by the Swiss Society of Sleep Research, Sleep Medicine and Chronobiology. The clinic is part of the…
General Surgery Surgery Clinic The General Surgery Department deals with the most common types of surgery. Its key areas include: treatment of hernias (e.g. umbilical hernia, inguinal hernia, incisional hernia) Depending on the findings and location, a personalised surgical procedure will be discussed and determined with the patient in the course of a consultation. This procedure may take the form of open surgery or keyhole surgery and may involve the use of mesh to strengthen the abdominal wall. (Lichtenstein, Shouldice,…
The Urology Clinic Haut-Valais The Urology Clinic offers a whole range of urology services with the exception of kidney transplants. Key interests include uro-oncology including the surgical treatment of bladder, prostate, kidney and testicular cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Additional fields of interest cover the full range of minimally invasive urogynaecology services and mesh and band inserts in cases of cystoceles and urinary incontinence. The Urology Clinic has access to a modern ultra-sound device with…
Visceral Surgery Department Surgery Clinic (SZO) Visceral surgery (in Latin ‘viscera’ means ‘internal organs’) deals with the treatment of the digestive tract and the glands. This involves a work-up, operative therapy and after-care of diseases, injuries and abnormalities found in the entire gastrointestinal tract including the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts, pancreas, spleen and thyroid gland. The focus is on patient-oriented, personalised treatment carried out with the greatest expertise and the highest level of…
Internal Medicine Internal medicine treats patients suffering from medical afflictions which require extensive investigations and medical diagnosis. This speciality can be seen as being at the cross-over point between several other specialities and covers a wide range of afflictions; it is practised throughout the various sites of Valais Hospital. In 2011, the Internal Medicine Departments of Valais Hospital (Cantons of Valais romand and of Haut-Valais) registered just over 100,000 days of hospitalisation. The average length…
Breast Centre of the Hospital centre Oberwallis (SZO) Interdisciplinary treatment and care of breast disease Women suffering from breast diseases can be diagnosed, treated and cared for optimally in Hospital centre Oberwallis. The interdisciplinary team provides fast and high-quality care and treatment. For more complex situations, we work closely with the Breast Centre of the University Hospital for Women in Bern. Psychological support for women and their families is also part of the care. Who are we? Who can contact us?…
Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy aims to help people of any age who are temporarily or permanently limited in terms of their living and work skills by a somatic or mental disability, to recover the greatest possible autonomy in their personal, social and professional lives. This therapy takes into account day-to-day movements and activities with the aim of developing facilitation strategies tailored to each individual’s resources. Its personal and social aspects, and the therapist’s listening skills are very…
Your Child’s Stay The Paediatric Department provides comprehensive care for children and their families. Your child’s healthcare needs will be determined as soon as he/she is admitted to the department, and will be re-evaluated during his/her stay. We are very aware that pain is a crucial issue, and have developed several techniques aimed at providing care in the least painful way possible. Our doctors will regularly update you on your child’s condition. And you are welcome to attend the daily medical visit (between 09:30…