Rising temperatures and heat waves pose a serious risk to our health. Heat can cause fatigue, headaches and can also lead to dehydration or heat stroke. Please click on the title for more detail.

In light of World Heart Day on 29 September, CERN's Medical Service is organising a Cardiovascular Health Campaign on 26-28 September 2023 in collaboration with the CERN Fire & Rescue Service, CERN Clubs, HUG, NOVAE, and Save a life. Please click on the title for more detail.

For Reimbursement of COVID-19 Tests as of 11 January 2022. Click on the title for more detail.

November 2022
All CHIS members have the right to be reimbursed for certain alternative therapies under specific conditions. Click on the title for more detail.

October 2022
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.

With the snow and the ice, pavements and road surfaces can resemble skating rinks, increasing the risk of slips and injuries. Winter sports are also a common source of accidents. At this time of year, the CERN infirmary sees more people coming in with musculoskeletal problems after a fall. Please click on the title for more detail.