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5/26/2025

We are celebrating 30 years ifa

30 years of ifa. More than enough reason to celebrate. The company has grown from 4 to 140 employees during this time. 140 colleagues who work day in and day out, mostly in the background, for the health of the population and companies. This togetherness was celebrated joyfully – with fun and games, food and drink, music and dancing.

  

Jubilaeum 30 Fest 1404
Roll the movie!

6/4/2025

Roll the movie!

«Work healthier. Live more consciously.» That is our aspiration, that is what we are committed to – because together, we want to make a positive difference. The new ifa video showcases our comprehensive commitment to health. It was created with the active support of the ifa team under the direction of Martin Skalsky.

Healthier thanks to social media and smartwatches?

6/3/2025

Healthier thanks to social media and smartwatches?

Find out how to make good use of digital health services and what to look out for. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on June 12 at 6:00 p.m.

Just a cough? Or already asthma?

5/7/2025

Just a cough? Or already asthma?

Find out when a cough is more than just a harmless cold. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on May 20 at 5:00 p.m.

New location for the ifa health center Oerlikon

5/6/2025

New location for the ifa health center Oerlikon

After moving to the new location, the ifa was able to officially open the new health center in Oerlikon. It currently serves the employees of four contract companies in the area. They benefit not only from the advantages of a walk-in practice on site, but also from individually tailored health promotion and prevention campaigns. In this way, the ifa contributes to the promotion and maintenance of the health of employees in companies and at the same time promotes a cost-efficient healthcare system.

Stress-resistant and crisis-proof – are you?

3/26/2025

Stress-resistant and crisis-proof – are you?

Learn in time how to strengthen your resilience for everyday life. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on April 8 at 5:00 p.m.

The ifa in action

3/18/2025

The ifa in action

30 years of ifa. 30 years of commitment to health. High time to present the ifa and its activities in a video clip. Thanks to Martin Skalsky and his crew, the footage is now in the can. We are looking forward to the result ... Coming soon.

Allergies: What's new?

3/3/2025

Allergies: What's new?

Around 25 percent of the Swiss population suffers from allergies, and the trend is rising. The SRF program «gesundheitheute» devoted itself to this topic and highlighted the latest developments. The ifa allergist Amanda Gonzalez also contributed as an expert.

Lively exchange with the Baden City Council

2/25/2025

Lively exchange with the Baden City Council

On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, a delegation from Baden City Council visited the ifa's headquarters. During a tour of the practice and a subsequent presentation, they learned about the ifa's diverse activities and discussed the challenging framework conditions with the participation of the Aargau Medical Association. Because the ifa wants to continue to be a forward-looking healthcare provider for the population and companies in the future.

Slept well? Live longer

2/4/2025

Slept well? Live longer

Find out why good sleep is so important for your health and what you can do if you have trouble sleeping. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on February 19 at 5:30 p.m.

Walk-in practice sets new record

1/31/2025

Walk-in practice sets new record

10'304 – that's how many patients were treated at the ifa walk-in practice last year. A new record. The ifa walk-in practice is open on weekdays to anyone over the age of 16 with urgent physical complaints without prior appointment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues whose dedication makes this important service possible for the people of the region.

The ifa's expertise in demand

1/15/2025

The ifa's expertise in demand

Swiss television SRF visited the ifa. The occasion: filming for the program «gesundheitheute» on the subject of hay fever. The ifa allergist Amanda Gonzalez gave an interview about the most important aspects, while her team colleague Malin Oppliger provided support in demonstrating the relevant tests. The program will be broadcast on March 1.

  

You can't help yourself? Yes, you can

1/6/2025

You can't help yourself? Yes, you can

Whether it's exercise, diet or sleep – learn to get rid of unhealthy habits and adopt new, healthy ones. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on January 14 at 5:00 p.m.

Full of energy

12/2/2024

Full of energy

A year ago, we installed a large photovoltaic system at the ifa head office in Baden. As a result, we are now able to cover more than half of our on-site electricity needs. We are already looking forward to many more sunny days.

Obesity – simply injected away?

11/28/2024

Obesity – simply injected away?

Find out what causes obesity and what can be done about it. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on December 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Future Day 2024

11/15/2024

Future Day 2024

Future Day at the ifa: always great fun! From resuscitation (on a dummy) and X-rays to preparing a tasty and healthy meal, our junior staff really put their back into it. This leaves a lasting impression.

Snack attack! Can you resist?

11/13/2024

Snack attack! Can you resist?

Learn about the effects of sugar impulses and how to deal with them. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on November 25 at 5:30 p.m.

When work makes you ill

10/29/2024

When work makes you ill

The health of employees must be protected by law. Nevertheless, work can make people ill, whether due to the content of the work or the working conditions. The SRF health program «Puls» on Monday was dedicated to the topic of «occupational illnesses». During and after the program, Dieter Kissling, head of ifa, also answered questions from the audience in the chat.

You can read the chat transcripts here.

Quit smoking! How you can do it too

10/1/2024

Quit smoking! How you can do it too

Find out what nicotine does to you and what it takes to quit for good. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on October 24 at 5:00 p.m.

Start of our new apprentices

9/19/2024

Start of our new apprentices

Welcome to our new apprentices, Elena and Natasha! We are delighted that they are both training to become Medical Practice Assistants (MPA) at the ifa. Enthusiastic young talent is especially in demand in the healthcare sector. We wish Elena and Natasha many exciting experiences and a lot of fun in our team.

Charitable causes supported

9/11/2024

Charitable causes supported

The ifa maintains a support fund for employees and their families in financial need. Surpluses are donated annually to charitable organizations and campaigns. This year, an extraordinary donation was already made in August for the victims of the devastating storms in Ticino, Valais and Graubünden. The ifa employees have now decided to support two further organizations at the Annual General Meeting: Redog, the Swiss Association for Search and Rescue Dogs, which are used in missing persons cases; and the Tamahú Guatemala relief organization, which provides training for nurses or clean water for remote indigenous villages.

45 plus, fit and healthy – how does it work?

8/28/2024

45 plus, fit and healthy – how does it work?

Find out what you can do for your health, especially after your mid-40s. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on September 12 at 5:00 p.m.

What is sustainable business?

8/27/2024

What is sustainable business?

On Monday, the Swiss CFO Day 2024 took place in Zug, this time with the topic «Sustainability». One of the speakers was Dieter Kissling, head of ifa, who took the opportunity to draw attention to occupational health aspects. If you want to do business sustainably, you have to keep an eye on the health of your employees. This is how companies fulfill their responsibility – and: It pays off. The smart ones invest in prevention, including when it comes to health.

Successful completion of apprenticeship

7/15/2024

Successful completion of apprenticeship

Well done – congratulations to our apprentices Malin and Dylan on successfully completing their apprenticeships as MPAs. We wish them all the best in their further professional development!

New home base for head office Romandie

7/8/2024

New home base for head office Romandie

Open day: Welcome to the new, modern ifa head office Romandie in Bussigny. From here, we will coordinate ifa's activities in French-speaking Switzerland – as close as possible to our customers.

The world of work is changing rapidly – what about occupational medicine?

6/6/2024

The world of work is changing rapidly – what about occupational medicine?

The world of work is undergoing profound change – and not just because of digitalization. The increasing isolation of more and more people who have to commute farther and farther is putting a strain on mental health. At the same time, how can work be designed for an aging workforce? And what does sustainable work look like in the face of the climate crisis? Occupational medicine has to take these changes into account. This is the focus of the 37th National Congress of Occupational Medicine in Montpellier this week, which is also being attended by experts from the ifa.