Topics that are currently occupying us

Learn how herbal medicines can relieve common menopausal symptoms and help you find balance again. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on June 23 at 5:30 p.m.

Emergency aid saves lives – and the ifa is part of this chain of survival. We serve as partners and trainers for organizations and interested individuals in all matters related to first aid and emergency care. We are therefore delighted to have been recertified in accordance with the new Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC) guidelines and to be able to continue making our contribution.

Find out how constant stress damages your mind and body, and how you can protect yourself. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on May 27 at 5:00 p.m.

Our heart valves can narrow dangerously over time – find out what you can do about it. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on April 21 at 5:00 p.m.

Especially in light of climate change, heat and cold are key issues in building services engineering, urban planning, energy supply – and medicine. This time, the Institute of Building Technology and Energy (IGE) at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts invited Dieter Kissling, among others, to its traditional seminar. As an occupational physician, he discussed the peculiarities of body temperature, outdated room temperature standards, the dangers of overheating, and various human cooling methods. The most effective way to cool down? Slushies – semi-frozen drinks – which were introduced to the Mediterranean region over 1000 years ago.

Find out when medication or surgery is not necessarily the best solution and how to proceed in such cases. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on March 26 at 5:00 p.m.

Learn about the latest scientific findings on exercise and physical activity. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on February 23 at 5:00 p.m.

«Health First» is the name of the inspiring exhibition currently on display at the Stapferhaus Lenzburg. As part of the exhibition, Jan Kissling gave a medical perspective presentation to a group of teachers, who are also exposed to particular strains due to their profession. Using concrete examples, he demonstrated that whether through exercise, nutrition, or sleep, as individuals and as a society, we are trying to close the gap between «life expectancy» and «healthy life expectancy». The goal is to grow old healthily and ultimately die healthily.

In an emergency involving children, time seems to stand still, yet every minute counts. That's why we now offer the child emergencies course. Parents and grandparents, uncles and aunts, childcare workers, and anyone else responsible for children can learn how to handle potential emergencies with professional guidance. This will enable them to recognize dangerous situations early on and act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

You can find the dates and details of the courses here.

Learn how sugar creates addiction and how to live a sugar-free life. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on January 19 at 5:00 p.m.

An eventful year is drawing to a close, a jubilee year for the ifa. And it was a pleasure to get together after work for a Christmas dinner to chat, laugh, and raise a glass – both to what we have achieved and to what we have planned. Here's to a successful 31st year for the ifa!

It's never too early to learn about healthcare. That's why Future Day at the ifa is such a special event every year. From X-rays to lab work to CPR, the children's enthusiasm was contagious – in the best way possible.

Find out what the latest research says about post-Covid illness and how to alleviate the symptoms. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on November 18 at 6:00 p.m.

In honor of its 30th anniversary, the «Badener Tagblatt» newspaper visited the ifa and interviewed Dieter and Jan Kissling. The result is a portrait of a company that has always been dedicated to promoting the physical and mental well-being of individuals and businesses, while continuously evolving.

«Work healthier. Live more consciously.» In keeping with the company's philosophy, this is the title of the ifa's new health guide. ifa experts have compiled recommendations and tips on health topics that affect us in both our private and professional lives, presenting them in a handy format: from physical health to mental health to the question of what constitutes a healthy work culture. Because health often seems like a given in everyday life – until it’s not. Available in German, French and English, as individual copies for private individuals and, on request, as special editions for your teams.

Find out why migraine is often misdiagnosed and what measures can help. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on October 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Welcome to the new apprentices at the ifa: Nina, Yara, and Mia. Over the next three years, they will complete their training to become medical practice assistants (MPAs). The healthcare sector, in particular, needs motivated and committed young talent. With this in mind, we wish the three of them every success and enjoyment in their professional and personal development!

Find out why vaccination is the most effective way to prevent the flu. Join us for our next online presentation ifa live in German: on September 16 at 5:00 p.m.

The ifa now offers comprehensive, interdisciplinary counseling to help you manage your diabetes, from nutrition to exercise – tailored to your individual needs. We are happy to provide you with more information.

Congratulations to Ylva and Michelle on successfully completing their apprenticeships as MPA EFZ and earning their vocational baccalaureate. We wish them all the best in their further professional development!

«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.

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.

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.

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.