Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital became part of the well-known Network of Swiss Hirslanden Medical Centers, which diagnose and treat patients in all fields of modern medicine. The Hirslanden Network has 18 clinics across the country. The hospital has 163 beds for the hospitalization of patients. The medical complex also includes 7 high-tech operating rooms and 4 excellently equipped delivery rooms.
The hospital’s key areas of specialization are orthopedics and traumatology, spinal surgery, gynecology and obstetrics.
The quality of medical services is monitored through an effective quality management system. Since 2010, the hospital regularly openly publishes all indicators of clinical activities, which helps to increase patient confidence.
The hospital is located in the central and at the same time quiet part of the beautiful Swiss city of Bern. The windows of the patient's rooms overlook the beautiful views of the Old City and fascinating alpine landscapes. The medical institution is also proud of its own spacious garden where one can stroll along the pond, relax and gain strength. All these details, combined with the excellent quality of medical service, guarantee the best treatment results and comfort.
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Departments
Department of Adult and Pediatric Pulmonology, Thoracic Surgery, Somnology
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Hand Surgery
Accommodation
Patients rooms
The patients of the Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern live in comfortable rooms made in a modern design. Each patient room has an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet. The standard patient room includes an automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a table, a chair, an armchair, a TV and a telephone. If desired, one can connect to Wi-Fi. The hospital also offers accommodation in the enhanced-comfort patient wards, which are additionally equipped with a safe, a refrigerator and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
The religious services can be provided upon request.
Accompanying person
During the inpatient program, an accompanying person may stay with the patient in the room or at a hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Hotel
During the outpatient program, the patient may stay at the hotel. Our managers will help you choose the most suitable option.
Location
Bern is the capital of Switzerland and the canton of the same name, an important political and cultural center of the country. The city is located on the Are River, in the southern part of the Swiss plateau. Bern's Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is noteworthy that Bern is one of the few cities in Europe that almost completely retained their historical appearance.
The symbol of Bern has long been a bear. In its honor, the city constructed the Bear Pit (an open-air cage with live bears), the Bear Square, the Bear Park and many other places and objects dedicated to this animal.
Bern offers many historical monuments. One should definitely visit the Clock Tower (Zytgloggeturm) with moving figures, the construction of which dates back to the 12th century, the Botanical Garden, the Baroque Church of the Holy Ghost, the late Gothic St. Vincent Cathedral, the Einstein House Museum, the Parliament Building, the famous Kinderfresserbrunnen Fountain, the Alpine Museum and the Museum of Art, which contains a collection of famous works by Paul Klee.
Having been in Bern at least once, one will certainly want to come back here again and again to see the cozy green streets, unusually high bridges and beautiful architecture.