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Health Care in Winterthur

By Betsy Burlingame

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Summary: Health Care in Winterthur: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Winterthur is known for its excellent healthcare system. The public and private healthcare systems in Switzerland are both highly regarded and provide quality care.

Switzerland's Healthcare System

Switzerland has a public healthcare system called the Swiss Health Insurance System. This system is used by both Swiss citizens and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Winterthur for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Winterthur are well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals. Foreigners, including expats and digital nomads, are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Switzerland. However, many expats choose to use private hospitals for their medical care. Private hospitals in Winterthur are known for their excellent care and modern facilities. People recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Winterthur

  • Kantonsspital Winterthur: This is a public hospital located in Winterthur. It is well-equipped and staffed with experienced medical professionals.
  • Klinik Hirslanden: This is a private hospital located in Winterthur. It specializes in cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics.
  • Klinik Im Park: This is a private hospital located in Winterthur. It specializes in neurology, psychiatry, and rehabilitation.

Emergency Services in Winterthur

Winterthur has an ambulance service that can be called in an emergency. The ambulance service is reliable and usually arrives quickly.

Health Insurance Companies in Winterthur

The most popular private health insurers in Winterthur are Helsana, Sanitas, and CSS. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies, although some may choose to use specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Betsy Burlingame Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.


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