Medical and health-promoting services
SWICA works with experienced network partners to offers its customers throughout Switzerland a wide range of medical services relating to prevention management. Our employees are thoroughly trained in the medical field and able to provide customers with professional advice and solutions that are closely tailored to the company's needs.Ask for no-obligation advice
Health check
The health check is an opportunity for employees to find out their current health metrics and is designed to raise their awareness of potential risk factors and the importance of a healthy lifestyle, both at home and at work.
Scope of service and objectives
Employees
- are aware of their personal health metrics, helping improve their health literacy.
- are aware of their stress levels and their ability to cope, and know what action to take on that basis.
The company
- can identify health risks at an early stage.
- can define appropriate occupational health management measures.
HRV measurement
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a metric allowing an accurate and objective assessment of the relationship between stress, recovery and sleep quality. During the subscription period, employees can independently perform other measurements and track the effect of their measures using the mobile app.
Scope of service and objectives
- Obtain objective information on current stress levels
- Identify personal stressors and factors hindering recovery
- Identify measures to reduce stress and boost resources
Fitness check
This check is a good way for employees to get an idea of their own fitness level. A 3D scan is used to produce a detailed body analysis, which is combined with a standardised mobility and fitness test to assess physical performance. This is then immediately followed by an evaluation and consultation with a specialist.
Scope of service
- Detailed 3D body scan
- Mobility and fitness test
- One-on-one consultation
Back check
Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common reasons for staff absences. Understanding the causes of back pain is often the key to alleviating it or preventing it altogether. Our experts perform back checks on your employees using a Swiss analytical device called the SpinalMouse.
This computer-aided tool analyses the shape of the back and the mobility of each individual segment of the spine. Afterwards, each employee has a one-on-one consultation in which they receive tailor-made exercises designed to achieve lasting improvements in their spinal health.
Scope of service
- Analysis of spinal health
- Evaluation
- Advice
Focus on night work
This check-up is designed to reduce, and ideally prevent, any negative health effects for those who work night shifts. Under Swiss employment law, employees who work 25 or more nights per year are entitled to a medical check-up and consultation. Workers can request this service every two years, or every year if they are aged 45 or above.
SWICA performs the SECO night shift check-up on the company's premises. It also has an extensive national network of medical practices that can carry out the check-up for individual employees. Employees are given a medical examination as well as advice on important health issues relating to shift work.
Further information is available online: SECO website
Scope of service
- Medical assessment (including a medical questionnaire and measurement of various vital signs)
- Physical examination by a doctor
- Individual consultation
Flu vaccination
The annual flu vaccination protects individuals – and the people around them at work and at home – from infection and illness. It also reduces the risk of possible complications. Vaccinations take place annually from mid-October to the middle/end of November.
Scope of service and objectives
- Reduce the number of absences during the flu season and the associated costs.
- Significantly lower the risk of long-term absences due to complications from the flu.
Skin examinations
The skin is our largest organ. Regular monitoring is important to detect sun-induced skin changes or work-related skin conditions at an early stage and prevent malignant secondary damage.
Since a visual diagnosis and a few additional details are usually sufficient to diagnose skin conditions, SWICA works with OnlineDoctor, the leading teledermatology platform. Skin condition specialists at OnlineDoctor assess skin changes within 48 hours.
Employees have to upload pictures and a few details to the platform. They then receive a specialist assessment and recommended action, viewable in their patient account. In more than 85% of cases, a telemedicine consultation is sufficient, saving employees a visit to the dermatologist or specialist.
For companies that prefer physical examinations, the dermatology check is a good option. Dermatologists examine employees on the company's premises.
Scope of service
OnlineDoctor
- Remote dermatological examination, regardless of location
- Skin changes of all kinds
- If required: recommendation to visit medical practice
On-site dermatology check-up
- General information on skin protection and individual advice from medical professionals
- Dermatoscopic examination of the whole body by the dermatologist with subsequent recommendations (focusing on sun-induced skin changes)
Short presentation on dermatology
The dermatology services can be complemented by a short presentation on skin protection (in person or as a webinar).
Health day
A health day makes a great employee event or the ideal kick-off to introduce health management in the company. The programme can be put together individually depending on the customer’s wishes, for example a circuit consisting of a health check, biofeedback measurement (ability to relax), talks (e.g. mental health, nutrition and exercise) and workshops (e.g. relaxation exercises, ergonomics and physical exercises).
Objectives
Employees
- are more aware of the subject of health
- can look at health from different perspectives
- are able to assess their own health situation and are aware of their personal risks
- have an opportunity to talk with specialists and get individual advice
Health coaching
More than half of all non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular disease or diabetes, can be prevented or at least mitigated by a healthy lifestyle.
santé24's health coaching (lifestyle change) programme is aimed at employees who are predisposed to or already diagnosed with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or a lipid metabolism disease.
Scope of service and objectives
- Personal health coaching
- Promote and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Reduce health risks
Vision and hearing test
Impaired hearing or vision can endanger the safety and performance of employees. A test of visual acuity, spatial vision and colour perception can help detect problems at an early stage.
The same applies to the hearing test: Regular checks can counteract noise-induced hearing loss, one of the most common occupational diseases.
Scope of service
Eye test:
- Assessment of visual acuity (can be done in a matter of minutes using state-of-the-art equipment)
- Medical assessment and treatment recommendations
Hearing test:
- Measurement/assessment of hearing ability using a modern audiometer and otoscope
- Referral for a comprehensive examination if any impairment is detected
Migraine
Migraine is the third most common disease worldwide, affecting one in seven people. SWICA offers sufferers its adapted version of an individual coaching programme originally developed by the Swiss Headache Society and Novartis. Migraine sufferers learn about the factors that trigger attacks and their effects. This helps them to make long-term behavioural changes that improve their quality of life.
Scope of service
- Individual coaching
- Pain diary
- Medication advice
- Lifestyle advice and relaxation exercises
First aid training
Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. So it's important for the people present in such situations, including incidents at work, to be able to act correctly and provide help. In this training, paramedics provide employees with the theoretical and practical knowledge they need to become competent first responders who know what to do in an emergency. On completion of the course, participants receive a certificate from the Swiss Resuscitation Council (SRC).
Scope of service
- Recognise, assess and respond to an emergency situation
- Understand the rescue chain and its importance
- Know how to care for and position an unconscious person
- Practical training on adult simulation manikins, including chest compressions and use of a defibrillator
- Apply the steps of the BLS-AED-SRC algorithm
- Understand the basic ethical principles and legal aspects
Executive health
Managers are often under a great deal of pressure. They have a responsibility towards their employees and a role model function. Anyone performing at such levels must be physically and mentally fit – both for their own sake and so that they can lead their staff effectively. SWICA's executive health offering is an exclusive programme designed to protect and maintain the health of managers.
The programme consists of four modules: two for individuals and two for the team. These can be booked in combination or individually:
- Executive check-up
- Executive coaching
- Executive prevention
- Executive teambuilding
Mental health
The job balance programme is designed for companies that want to improve the mental health of their employees. Participating employees can choose between guided online self-help training or telepsychological counselling.
These measures can have a positive effect on employee productivity and satisfaction.
Full-body analysis
InBody© takes just a few minutes to provide a detailed analysis of your body composition. It uses state-of-the-art bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to accurately measure muscle mass, body fat percentage and body water via electrodes on the hands and feet.
In combination with one-on-one consultations at their workplace, participants receive valuable recommendations on nutrition and exercise.
Scope of service
- Inbody© measurement with results sheet
- Personalised advice from our specialists based on the analysis results
