News

The healthcare sector is a rapidly growing industry. On this page you will find news from the members of St.Gallen Health and the health location Stadt St.Gallen.

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St.Gallen Health an der IFAS 2024

St.Gallen Health at the IFAS 2024

We will be presenting healthcare hub St.Gallen from October 22 - 24, 2024 in Hall 3 at Stand C15.

Sep 20, 2024

Over 40 institutions are part of St.Gallen Health

St.Gallen Health, created in 2020, now connects over 40 St.Gallen institutions from business, research and education. Together for healthcare hub St.Gallen - from A for alcare to Z for Center for Laboratory Medicine.

Aug 2, 2024

Fachlich breiter aufgestellt

Broader technical positioning

Appointment of Dr. Gavin Brupbacher to the Executive Board of Oberwaid AG.

3 Jul 2024

Grenzüberschreitendes Vorhaben gewürdigt

Cross-border project honored

Digitalization and innovation in genetic counselling - European Regional Development Fund awards funding for a project by and with the Centre for Laboratory Medicine in St.Gallen.

26 Jun 2024

Neuausrichtung Joint Medical Master

Realignment of Joint Medical Master

The University of St.Gallen (HSG) and the University of Zurich (UZH) are realigning medical education.

May 23, 2024

Eröffnung HEALTH Innovation Hub

Opening of HEALTH Innovation Hub

With the opening of the HEALTH Innovation Hub, Switzerland Innovation Park East is laying the foundations for future innovations.

May 16, 2024

Schweizerische Gesellschaft für Telemedizin und e-Health (SGTMeH)

Swiss Society for Telemedicine and e-Health (SGTMeH)

Member of St.Gallen Health takes over the presidency of the Swiss Society for Telemedicine and e-Health

May 7, 2024

Das "ideale" Spital

The "ideal" hospital

For over 25 years, walkerproject has been contributing to the transformation of the healthcare system.

18 Apr 2024

Seit 160 Jahren der Mensch im Mittelpunkt

Focusing on people for 160 years

For 160 years, the SIGVARIS GROUP has been committed to making people feel good. Every day. Also at the location in St.Gallen.

10 Apr 2024

St.Gallen Health Area am START Summit

St.Gallen Health Area at the START Summit

Various local start-ups and institutions will represent the St.Gallen Health Area at the START Summit 2024.

27 Mar 2024

Eröffnung Rehazentrum St.Gallen

Opening Rehab Center St.Gallen

"The Rehazentrum St.Gallen offers patient-oriented rehabilitation close to the hospital, combining the best therapeutic, medical and nursing care."

Feb 28, 2024

"Graphene Flagship": EU-Forschungsinitiative mit Empa Beteiligung

"Graphene Flagship": EU research initiative with Empa participation

The largest EU research initiative ever launched has come to a successful conclusion. Empa researchers were also involved.

23 Feb 2024

Vier Excellence-Sterne für die Oberwaid

Four Excellence stars for the Oberwaid

The Oberwaid was awarded an outstanding four Excellence Stars by the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM).

22 Jan 2024

Gleich mehrere Deals für B-Sync On bei „Die Höhle der Löwen Schweiz“

Several deals for B-Sync On at "Die Höhle der Löwen Schweiz"

Wake-up capsule B-Sync On from Galventa, based in St.Gallen, convinces the lions.

Dec 6, 2023

Brückenschlag zwischen Wissenschaft und Gesundheitsvorsorge

Bridging the gap between science and healthcare

The Digital Health VADIAN Innovation Prize was awarded for the third time.

Dec 1, 2023

Anerkennung internationaler Spitzenforschung

Recognition of top international research

Dr. Peter Wick, head of department at Empa in St.Gallen and lecturer at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich, was appointed adjunct professor at ETH Zurich in October.

Nov 13, 2023

Achtsam, patientennah, lösungsorientiert.

Mindful, patient-oriented, solution-oriented.

The Dr. Risch laboratory offers customers services that cover all areas of integrated laboratory medicine.

Oct 26, 2023

Kantonsübergreifende Allianz im Bereich Herzchirurgie geplant

Cross-cantonal alliance planned in the field of cardiac surgery

The University Hospital Zurich (USZ), the Cantonal Hospital St.Gallen (KSSG) and the City Hospital Zurich (STZ) are planning to establish and expand a joint alliance in cardiac surgery.

Oct 24, 2023

Von St.Gallen in die ganze Welt

From St.Gallen to the whole world

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) Swiss AG produces sales packaging in St.Gallen for the global pharmaceutical, medical technology and cosmetics industries.

Oct 20, 2023

Digitale, KI-gestützte Vollfeld-Blutbilddiagnostik im Zentrum für Labormedizin

Digital, AI-supported full-field blood count diagnostics at the Center for Laboratory Medicine

The Center for Laboratory Medicine (ZLM) St.Gallen was the first institution in Europe to integrate this pioneering technology into its routine operations.

Oct 3, 2023

alcare AG - länger besser leben

alcare AG - living better for longer

alcare AG is a general contractor for real-time digital healthcare in Eastern Switzerland.

Sep 25, 2023

Ostschweizer Kinderspital - familiär, bunt, umfassend

Eastern Switzerland Children's Hospital - familiar, colorful, comprehensive

Pediatric medicine is a matter close to the hearts of the staff at Eastern Switzerland Children's Hospital.

Sep 20, 2023

Tag der offenen Türe Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn - 9. September 2023

Hirslanden Klinik Stephanshorn open day - September 9, 2023

10 years of intensive care unit, emergency room and certification for the breast center are reasons to celebrate!

Sep 6, 2023

SimDeC - das Wohnlabor mitten in der Stadt

SimDeC - the living lab in the middle of the city

SimDeC is a unique model apartment in St.Gallen that has been designed and furnished to help as many people as possible in their everyday lives.

Aug 16, 2023

Finanzierung für ZLM Forschungsprojekt

Funding for ZLM research project

The Swiss National Science Foundation is donating over three million Swiss francs to a major research project at the Center for Laboratory Medicine.

Aug 11, 2023

Healing Architecture

Healing Architecture

Does architecture promote healing? A scientific study looks at the effect of colors and materials on the recovery of patients.

Aug 4, 2023

Startfeld Diamant für Health Yourself

Diamond starting field for Health Yourself

Health Yourself, a member of St.Gallen Health, wins the Diamond starting field.

10 Jul 2023

NET WORKS für St.Gallen

NET WORKS for St.Gallen

NET WORKS for innovations, NET WORKS for perspectives, NET WORKS for the future, NET WORKS for St.Gallen. The new St.Gallen Health campaign has been launched.

29 Jun 2023

Veröffentlichung im renommierten Wissenschaftsmagazin Nature

Publication in the renowned scientific journal Nature

Fighting malignant brain tumors with bacterial peptides.

May 23, 2023

GPI Swiss AG gewinnt Verpackungspreis

GPI Swiss AG wins packaging prize

GPI Swiss AG, based in St.Gallen, wins a WORLDSTAR GLOBAL PACKAGING AWARD 2023.

May 17, 2023

Happy Birthday Kantonsspital St.Gallen

Happy Birthday Kantonsspital St.Gallen

The Cantonal Hospital of St.Gallen was founded on May 1, 1873 and is now a permanent fixture in the Swiss hospital landscape.

May 1, 2023

Kompetenz Demenz - St.Galler Demenz-Kongress

Dementia competence - St.Gallen Dementia Congress

The OST - Ostschweizer Fachhochschule is the only university in Switzerland to focus consistently on the topic of dementia.

Nov 8, 2022

Neues Tumor- und BrustZentrum Ostschweiz

New Tumor and Breast Center Eastern Switzerland

Advice, care, diagnostics, therapy - all in one place.

Aug 5, 2022

Vifor Pharma am Standort St. Gallen

Vifor Pharma at the St. Gallen site

Global active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production for iron-based products and phosphate binders takes place at Sittertobel in St. Gallen.

7 Jul 2022

Die Oberwaid - zwischen Tradition und Moderne

The Oberwaid - between tradition and modernity

On the outskirts of St.Gallen, the Oberwaid - The Hotel offers the best medicine in rehabilitation & prevention. The clinic.

27 Jun 2022

Teddybärspital – Auf Visite bei Dr. Ted

Teddy Bear Hospital - On rounds with Dr. Ted

Elephants, bears and parrots are all treated in the teddy bear hospital. Under the expert guidance of medical students, the so-called Dr. Teds, children between the ages of four and six learn about everyday hospital life in a playful way

May 9, 2022

Empa - Pflaster für innere Wunden

Empa - Plasters for internal wounds

Closing wounds in the digestive tract is a challenge. Empa researchers have therefore developed a polymer plaster for the intestine that can be used to stably adhere and seal injuries.

19. Aug 2021

St.Gallen ist am Puls der Nanomedizin

St.Gallen has its finger on the pulse of nanomedicine

The European conference on nanomedicine "NanoMed Europe21" will take place in St.Gallen at the beginning of September 2021. What does St.Gallen have to do with nanomedicine? Peter Wick, Head Particles-Biology Interactions at Empa in St.Gallen, provided information.

Aug 12, 2021