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Kerstin Gorges Certified nurse, MA Health Management Switzerland, MA International Management in Healthcare and Social Services

Kerstin Gorges is a certified nurse with two Master’s qualifications in Health Management and International Management in Healthcare and Social Services. She has many years of management experience in hospitals as well as in-depth knowledge of somatic and psychiatric care. Her extensive practical experience, both as a specialist nurse and as a case manager working in treatment coordination, is continuously incorporated into her work as a project manager for health projects at CONCORDIA. Today, she puts her specialist knowledge, holistic mindset and passion into developing health services that are based on the insured persons’ needs and focus on their health and well-being.

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease in infants is a harmless viral disease for which there is no vaccination. Find out everything you need to know here.

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Stomach ache in small children

Abdominal pain and tummy ache in small children can have various causes. Find out here which symptoms you can look out for.

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Measles

Measles is highly contagious and by no means harmless for small children. Find out here how you can best protect your children from measles.

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Croup

Pseudecroup or croupy cough can also lead to breathing problems in small children. Find out here how to react correctly in an emergency.

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Burns and scalds in children

Burns and scalds are a serious danger for small children. Find out here how to react correctly in an emergency.

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Chickenpox

The varicella zoster virus often causes chickenpox in young children. Find out more about symptoms and treatment.

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Nettle stings in infants

Has your infant been stung by a nettle? Find out which symptoms can occur and how to treat them correctly. Tips and first aid.

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Sunstroke and Heat Stroke in Young Children

Small children often don't realise that their bodies are overheating. The result is sunstroke or heatstroke. Find out here how to react correctly.

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Tick bites in small children

Young children are at risk of tick bites when playing outdoors. Read here what you should look out for after a tick bite.

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