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Urology Urology is the medico-surgical speciality devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, malformations and lesions of the organs of the urinary tract, both in women and in men. This speciality also includes treatment for disorders of the male reproductive system. Renal calculus, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and cancers of the genito-urinary system are the main conditions that are treated in the field of urology. Organisation Sierre Sion Martigny Spitalzentrum Oberwallis (Visp) Sierre…
Au programme du 18 octobre au marché de Sion : Visite du sein géant Conseils spécialisés du Centre du sein du Valais romand Informations de la Ligue suisse et de la Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer, Centre de dépistage du cancer du sein DÉCOUVREZ LE SEIN GÉANT Chaque année, on recense dans notre pays environ 5500 nouveaux cas chez la femme et 40 nouveaux cas chez l’homme. Visitez l’intérieur d’un sein géant ! La maquette de plus de 4 mètres de long et 2 mètres de haut vous permettra de découvrir les différents stades de ce…
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…
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…
L'institut central (ICH) possède le statut de Catégorie C pour la formation continue. Une formation continue en spécialité d'un an peut être prise en compte. Le responsable direct de la formation est le chef du service de médecine légale. Des contrats de travail sont conclus entre le service de médecine légale de l'Institut central du Valais et le CURML de Lausanne, ainsi que I'IRM de Berne. La formation se base sur la Réglementation pour la formation post-graduée de la FMH ( www.fmh.ch ) et sur le Catalogue de matières de…
Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports medicine (CHVR) et médecine du sport Sports medicine is aimed at sportsmen and women of all ages from adolescence onwards, whether or not they are practising an individual or team sport with a view to performance, whatever their level, but also at people wishing to maintain or start a physical activity for their health or pleasure. An important part of our work involves diagnosing and treating all the pathologies associated with exercise and sport, including traumatic injuries…
Gastroenterology Gastroenterology is the medical speciality concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of all diseases of the digestive system, which includes not only organs such as the oesophagus, the stomach, the small intestine, the large intestine, the rectum and the anus, but also digestive glands such as the liver, the bile ducts and the pancreas. Patients suffering from digestive afflictions can be treated by Valais Hospital gastroenterologists on the Sion, Sierre and Martigny sites for the Valais romand region and…
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…
Radiology Radiology is a medical speciality mainly aimed at providing support for diagnosis by means of imaging techniques. It is as varied as the devices and technologies that it uses: these range from scanners to MRI, and include, among others, ultrasound, angiography or echography. Radiology is known as a ‘support’ speciality, and caters to patients of all ages, coming from Accident & Emergency, from the various departments in the hospital, or sent by their doctor for a check-up or an outpatient intervention. In…
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…