St.Gallen Health healthcare network continues to grow
St. Gallen is home to leading national and international healthcare institutions from the worlds of business, research, and education. The St. Gallen Health network, initiated by the Stadt St.Gallen 2020, now comprises 50 organizations with the aim healthcare hub the healthcare hub , driving innovation, and further increasing the visibility of the location.
As a network, St.Gallen Health makes an important contribution to the city's Vision 2030, which establishes the city as a center for research, education, innovation, and value-adding entrepreneurship. The heterogeneity of clinics, research, medical technology, laboratories, nursing, telemedicine, and specialized healthcare providers creates synergies that strengthen the entire location.Stadt St.Gallen Standortförderung agencyStadt St.Gallen as a central point of contact, coordinator, and driving force.
Presence at key events
The network is increasingly making its presence felt at important specialist events. Following its appearance at the Swiss MedTech Expo 2025 in Lucerne, St.Gallen Health is attending the European Colorectal Congress (ECC) in St.Gallen for the first time this week. With around 900 participants from over 80 countries, the ECC is one of the most important medical congresses in the region. Last Saturday, the city welcomed around 40 international experts, underscoring Stadt St.Gallen role Stadt St.Gallen host to a dynamic health and knowledge ecosystem.
Short distances as a locational advantage
The heterogeneity of the network is unique; hardly any other healthcare network in Switzerland comprises so many different sectors. This is attractive for members and provides comprehensive insight into the healthcare sector in St.Gallen. Through exchanges at regular network meetings, St.Gallen Health embodies the concept of short distances. Through its cooperation with Switzerland Innovation Park Ost and partners such as the digital health center bülach and BioLAGO, the network is gaining significant supra-regional visibility.
Expansion at the cantonal level
The growing interest beyond the city limits shows that St.Gallen Health is sending out a strong signal. Next year, the next step in the development process will be examined in collaboration with Standortförderung St. Standortförderung and the Innovation Park – expanding the network to the cantonal level in order to strengthen St.Gallen as a center for health and innovation in the long term.
Media release St.Gallen Health, December 2025
