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Successful collaboration with Kimberly Ordoñez: A farewell full of gratitude and joy. After more than a year of valuable collaboration, we will bid farewell in November 2025 to Dr. Kimberly Ordoñez, who is taking the next step in her career. During this time, together with Mr. Castaño at reception and Dr. Vieira, she built a warm and vibrant community of Spanish-speaking patients. In the future, Dr. Vieira will continue to be the trusted contact person for this patient group at Notfall 3. We warmly congratulate Kimberly on her new position in the specialized Orthopedics Department of Klinik Gut Fläsch as a resident physician. The entire team at Notfall Zürich 3 is proud of her path and grateful for her great commitment, her warmth, and the enriching collaboration. Her dedication and kindness have left a lasting impression – for this we thank her from the bottom of our hearts. We wish Kimberly all the best, much success, and many fulfilling experiences in her new role. All the best, dear Kimberly!

Today marks the start of World Immunization Week: Is your vaccination protection up to date? Vaccinations are a hot topic these days – both online and in personal conversations. In times of emerging pathogens and ongoing research, it’s more important than ever to rely on trustworthy information and to discuss appropriate vaccination protection in a confidential and supportive setting. World Immunization Week by the WHO (April 24–30, 2025) is held under the motto: “Humanly Possible: Vaccines for All”. It reminds us that vaccinations are among the most effective and safest medical measures to protect people of all ages from serious diseases Is your vaccination protection up to date? Use World Immunization Week as an opportunity to review your vaccination status with us. Staying current with your immunizations is an important step for your health and for the health of those around you. The Swiss Vaccination Plan recommends:

A Farewell with Joy and Gratitude. After half a year of successful collaboration, Dr. Antigoni Margariti has secured a position in the A-Clinic for General Internal Medicine at Uster Hospital on the ward. We warmly congratulate Antigoni on this important step in her career and wish her continued success for the future. As a wonderful conclusion, we fondly remember the joint ski day of the Emergency Clinic Notfall 3 – a moment of togetherness and joy that reflects our team culture. All the best, Antigoni!

An article about Dr. Max Kälin, his philosophy as a doctor and future visions of Notfall 3. From the article: “Suffering in all dimensions” Max Kälin is an old-school family doctor who is not above making house calls. He thinks it will be difficult to find a successor for his practice on Zurich’s Albisriederplatz. As an alternative, he and his colleagues are relying on a different business model. Read more on the NZZ website. Image: Christoph Ruckstuhl / NZZ

We respect the achievements of our female employees – A special Valentine’s Day 💙🌹 Thank you for your dedication! 🌹💙

Congratulations, Martin Vanecko! As of today, February 6, 2025, our esteemed colleague Dr. Martin Vanecko is officially recognized as a radiation protection expert! This certification allows him to independently work in high-dose X-ray procedures and perform interventions under fluoroscopic guidance. This qualification marks a significant milestone in his professional career and enables our team to offer even more precise radiological diagnostics and treatment at the highest level. The entire Notfall 3 team warmly congratulates Martin on this outstanding achievement! 🎉 👉 Learn more about our team – just click on a team member’s picture: https://notfall3.ch/en/team-en/

More patients, new premises Our emergency practice is growing steadily – and the trust of our patients is reflected in the numbers. We treat an average of 80 emergencies and consultations every day – and the trend is rising. In calendar week 3 of 2025, 73 new patients registered with us. The linguistic diversity is particularly pleasing: in addition to German, English and Spanish, Slovak, Greek and French were also spoken. To meet this demand, our homepage is already available in German, English, Spanish and Slovak, with other languages ​​to follow shortly. From February 1st, we will be expanding our premises: two additional consultation offices on the first floor will then be available for treatments. The LG1 laboratory and Erhard Trittibach’s psychological practice are already located there (more information here). Thanks to these innovations, we can further improve the care of our patients – and we look forward to being there for you in the future.

Christmas dinner at the Notfall 3 practice in Zurich – A successful evening. On December 12, 2024, the annual Christmas dinner of the Notfall 3 practice took place. The event took us to the charming Taverna D’Angelo in Zurich, where we enjoyed a culinary diverse evening. From delicious pasta and pizza to a fine pumpkin soup – there was something for everyone. In a relaxed atmosphere, we took the opportunity to celebrate the end of the year together and strengthen our collegial collaboration. The evening was filled with good spirits, lively conversations, and a sense of community. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this wonderful evening possible!

Fight or Flight – Dealing with Critical Situations. Following our team meeting at Notfall 3 in Zurich, we had the opportunity to learn valuable practical skills for emergency situations. Dr. med. sc. Kälin gave an input on the topic of “Self-release from a chokehold”. Following a demonstration of the escape technique, we were able to try it out ourselves in a safe environment. Under instruction, we practiced the movements together – naturally without any actual choking, but with great enthusiasm. This exercise was not only instructive but also reminded us of the importance of staying calm and acting effectively in critical situations. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kälin for this helpful workshop!