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Blood donation campaign at CERN – 18th of November 2025
The medical service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation campaign on 18th of November 2025. The event will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, please visit the HSE website: Blood donation | HSE unit at CERN
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Month Without Tobacco – November 2025
Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative provides you with the tools and support needed to succeed in stopping smoking. In both France and Switzerland, you can sign up to a unique 30-day program with support from health professionals, daily advice, information and messages of encouragement. The initiative is 100% free of…
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Beware of the Risk of Poisoning
Mushroom picking is one of autumn’s pleasures… provided you know what you’re doing! If in doubt, never pick an unknown mushroom — some of the 3,000 species recorded in France can be toxic or even deadly. The peak of poisonings occurs in October, at the height of the picking season. Between July and December 2024,…
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Flu season and the flu vaccination – October 2025
Flu season and the flu vaccination – October 2025 Flu is a contagious virus that can cause anything from mild illness to serious complications, especially in high-risk groups like young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with underlying health issues or weakened immune systems. The flu spreads easily through airborne droplets, especially those released…
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Join the CERN Medical Service for the Mental Health Campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future”
On 9 October, from 11:30 to 13:30, the CERN Medical Service invites you to join its conference for the mental health campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future.” This dedicated event will feature three insightful talks on mental health. Find full details on the Indico page: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1570517/ 🧠 Mental health is a vital part…
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Colorectal Cancer Screening – New Partnership with UNILABS
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer but, when detected early, it can often be treated successfully. [1] This year, the CHIS has signed an agreement with the UNILABS laboratory in Switzerland to facilitate access to colon cancer screening for its members aged 50 and over. The colon cancer screening test…
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Covering treatment by medical auxiliaries
October 2025 Auxiliary medical care encompasses a vast range of services, and the rules governing how it is covered frequently give rise to questions from members. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the medical auxiliaries most frequently covered by the CHIS, for most members, provided that you have a medical prescription. • Nurse • Physiotherapist…
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CERN Health Insurance Scheme (CHIS) – UNIQA office moving back to the Main Building from the 1st of October
From the 1st of October 2025, the UNIQA office will be located back in the Main Building in the newly refurbished CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC). Due to the move, the UNIQA office will be exceptionally closed on Tuesday the 30th of September. The UNIQA team will still be reachable by email and phone. Alongside…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2025
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – October 2025 October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of promoting screening and prevention of the disease. Breast cancer affects both women and men with around 2.3 million new cases every year[1]. By increasing awareness about breast cancer, supporting those affected, and raising funds for research, the month-long…
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Move More, Eat Better campaign – 16th of September 2025
While staying active and eating well is important all year round, on the 16th of September you will be able to benefit from useful advice and tips about healthy lifestyles during a special campaign on the Meyrin site! Interactive information stands will be located at R1 and the Main Building from 10 am to 3…