Tag: medical service
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Next blood donation campaign on 21 and 22 July, Building 29
The last blood donation campaign spanned two days, on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 March, and thanks to your solidarity, a total of 234 donors came to give blood, of which 70 were new donors. This resulted in 218 donations collected spanning all blood group types. Thank you all! According to the Geneva blood barometer, blood
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Hantavirus: an update from the CERN Medical Service
You may have seen recent news about a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. As of 12 May 2026, 11 cases (nine confirmed, two probable) have been reported, including three deaths. Affected passengers are currently hospitalised in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. Hantavirus is typically contracted through contact with infected
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Diabetes awareness campaign
Did you know that more than 589 million people worldwide live with diabetes (IDF, 2024), and that one in nine adults is affected? In Switzerland, almost 500 000 people are affected by this chronic disease (Diabetes Switzerland, FOPH, 2024–2025). Yet type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90% of cases, can be avoided or delayed by following
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24 – 25 March | Next blood donation campaign | Building 29
Contribute to this essential act of solidarity that benefits us all
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Tools for balance: sign up for a group Stress Check-up session in 2026
In 2025, CERN launched the Stress Check-up Programme, built on awareness, action and support. This initiative underscored our commitment to fostering a healthy, resilient community by providing tools to recognise, address and manage stress effectively. As we begin 2026, we are pleased to announce four new group sessions. You can secure your place by registering
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How to better manage stress day to day
Discover CERN’s new stress check-up programme
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The CERN Medical Service: an essential partner for our occupational health
In the event of an emergency or an injury, or if you need immediate assistance, call the Fire and Rescue Service directly on +41 22 767 4444. The CERN Medical Service was founded on 1 June 1965. It supports the Organization in its duty to monitor the health, in a work-related context, of just over