Every year, a team of international doctors flies from Switzerland to Mexico. There they visit the poorest communities, where nutritional deficiencies often lead to cataracts. In addition to performing free operations, they educate local doctors and bring much-needed supplies. Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/edu_health/swiss-flying-doctors-bring-gift-of-sight-to-mexicos-poorest_120-2537740
Posts Tagged ‘health’
Flying doctors bring gift of sight
Posted in Current affairs, tagged blindness, cataracts, charity, health, Mexico, Switzerland, Travel on November 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
BODY WORLDS exhibition gets under the skin
Posted in Science, tagged anatomy, art, biology, health, museums, Science, Switzerland, Zurich on September 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The immensely successful as well as controversial BODY WORLDS exhibition is now on in Zurich. It features bodies that have been specially prepared to reveal muscles, organs, bones – and just about anything one would find beneath the skin. Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/dead-bodies-displayed-at-zurich-exhibition_121-2393715
New women’s guide keeps expats in the know
Posted in People, tagged entertainment, expat, health, shopping, Switzerland on June 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Whether you’re new in town or a long-time local, it’s not always easy to keep tabs on the latest hotspots and events. With that in mind, a company based in Vevey is busily doing the legwork and sharing the findings on its website, My Little Black Book. The goal is to reach women all over [...]
In the market for everything organic
Posted in Environment, tagged Environment, Food, green, health, organic, shopping, Switzerland on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Heads swivel as the longhaired man pauses to peruse the glass bottles on display. Many rock stars might prefer beer or whisky, but it’s the selection of fruit wines and liqueurs that have caught the eye of Chris von Rohr of Krokus. The vendors seem to hold their breath while passers-by murmur, “Is that who [...]
Women’s group takes steps against breast cancer
Posted in Current affairs, tagged health, Switzerland on May 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
In honour of its 30th birthday, the International Women’s Club of Lucerne is trying to help women worldwide live longer, healthier lives. Willing to sweat for the cause at Saturday’s Lucerne City Run, the women have raised 6,000 Swiss francs for breast cancer research. Read the whole story here: http://www.swisster.ch/en/news/women-s-group-takes-steps-to-fight-breast-cancer_0-1596947
