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Valais Hospital
Brig / Visp Ophthalmology Ophthalmology is the medical speciality devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting the eyeball, tear ducts and eyelids. Outpatient consultations and treatment account for most of the activity involving this speciality. It is possible to provide numerous forms of treatment during outpatient consultations, such as laser treatment of the retina or of a glaucoma. In the Canton of Haut-Valais, patients are treated by experienced ophthalmologists who carry out operations at Brig…
Hospital Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Department Sion Otolaryngology, commonly known as ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), is the medico-surgical speciality which treats diseases of the nose, of the throat and of the ears, as well as cancers of the head and neck. It thus treats paediatric to geriatric patients suffering from functional, infectious and cancerous diseases. Rhinology deals with the treatment (either medical or surgical) of conditions affecting the nasal cavities and paranasal sinuses. In surgical terms, this mainly…
Martigny What is palliative care? Palliative care provides practical support for individuals suffering from incurable progressive chronic diseases, from diagnosis through to the end of their lives. This care provides relief from troublesome symptoms such as pain, digestive problems, nausea and breathing difficulties. Palliative care also provides relief from psychological suffering such as anxiety and depression. It also offers support in cases of isolation or of family conflicts. Organising palliative care requires…
Plastic, Reconstructive, Cosmetic and Hand Surgery Plastic Surgery Plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery refers to surgery of the skin and of its underlying structures in any part of the body, whether in relation to congenital, acquired, or post-traumatic problems, or to problems connected with ageing. It restores and corrects the external form of the body – including that of the face and hand – and provides for functional recovery. Cosmetic surgery is an integral part of this speciality. The Skin he skin is the…
Seminars, Training Programmes and Conferences Seminars, Training Programmes and Conferences he full list of national and international conferences can be viewed on the website of the Swiss Society for Reconstructive or Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, in the <link http: www.plastic-surgery.ch _blank external-link-new-window external link in new>calendrier des manifestations (calendar of events) section, or on the website of the French Society for Reconstructive or Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, in the <link http:…
Gynaecology / Obstetrics Visp Gynaecology is the medico-surgical speciality devoted to the physiology of and conditions affecting the female genital system. Obstetrics is a medico-surgical speciality connected to pregnancy and labour. The main practitioners of this speciality are midwives and doctors. Bringing these two specialities together allows for holistic care to be provided to women during their lives. The Valais Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology Departments are located in Visp for the Haut-Valais region.…
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Sion Gynaecology is the medico-surgical speciality devoted to the physiology of and conditions affecting the female genital system. Obstetrics is a medico-surgical speciality connected to pregnancy and labour. The main practitioners of this speciality are midwives and doctors. Bringing these two specialities together allows for holistic care to be provided to women during their lives. The Valais Hospital Obstetrics and Gynaecology Departments are located in Sion for the Valais romand region and in…
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.…
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…