Fondation La Colline

Aims

The Foundation is non-profit-making and non-political. It reflects the desire on the part of Hirslanden Clinique La Colline to deepen its commitment in two key areas of interest :

• Medical research

Assisting medical research, publications, and the monitoring and organisation of medical and surgical conferences, with the aim of boosting the development and excellence of different medical and surgical specialities.

• The passing on of skills, knowledge and training

Helping to pass on medical expertise and knowledge by offering support for training in various specialities, expertise in the field and the organisation of medical and surgical conferences.

The Foundation works closely with Hirslanden Clinique La Colline, which provides the Foundation with the resources it needs to lead, supervise and carry out projects. There is also collaboration with other partners in accordance with specific needs.

The Foundation supports projects and gives donations related to the key areas of interest mentioned above. It is financed by its own funds and revenue, as well as by donations and contributions from third parties. Its annual report provides information about current projects. Its accounts are audited by an external, independent auditor. As a charitable organisation, the Foundation is subject to the oversight of the Swiss Federal Supervisory Board for Foundations, which is part of the Federal Department of the Interior.

Insight into activities and publications related to medical research

Dr Mathieu Assal:

Scientific research plays an essential role in a centre of expertise. It provides a method of analysis that enables the surgeon to be at the cutting-edge of technology and to offer the best treatment options to patients according to their specific needs and based on sound reasoning." Dr M. Assal    

More publications at : http://www.centrepied-cheville.ch/publi-recentes

Dr Alexandre Lädermann:

http://www.centre-epaule.ch/recherche-scientifique

At the suggestion of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dominique Hügli, Clinique La Colline has donated equipment from its operating unit to the “Centre for the Handicapped of Kaya”. Since then, the hospital has strengthened its cooperation with the Morija organisation in a variety of ways: through financial, material and human support; and through an exhibition of photos started at the hospital in 2016 in partnership with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts – Western Switzerland in Geneva (HES-SO).  

“The whole team gives an incredible amount of time and energy to Kaya. The patients and their families place enormous trust in us. They often believe we have magical powers and sometimes hope for the impossible. My work can seem like a drop in the ocean.

We try to pass on our knowledge to ensure continuity. It is a lengthy process, with an uncertain outcome, but it is worth the effort.” Dr D. Hügli.