Movember is almost here — and it’s more than just moustaches.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men[1], especially those over the age of 50[2]. Early detection through regular screenings can significantly improve outcomes, which is why awareness and proactive health checks are so important.

Encompassed in the campaign is also the awareness of testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is less common than prostate cancer, but it primarily affects younger men[3]. Self-checks and regular screenings can help to detect the cancer early.

For more information on the cancer awareness campaign this November with the Medical Service, please visit their website: Cancer awareness and prevention | HSE unit at CERN

The medical service, in collaboration with HUG, will hold a blood donation campaign on 18th of November 2025.

The event will take place in Building 29 on the Meyrin site, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

For more information, please visit the HSE website: Blood donation | HSE unit at CERN

Throughout the month of November, the “Month Without Tobacco” initiative provides you with the tools and support needed to succeed in stopping smoking. Please click on the title for more information.

Mushroom picking is one of autumn’s pleasures… provided you know what you’re doing! If in doubt, never pick an unknown mushroom — some of the 3,000 species recorded in France can be toxic or even deadly. Click on the title for more information.

Flu is a contagious virus that can cause anything from mild illness to serious complications, especially in high-risk groups like young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with underlying health issues or weakened immune systems. Please click on the title for more information.

On 9 October, from 11:30 to 13:30, the CERN Medical Service invites you to join its conference for the mental health campaign: “A Healthy Mind for a Calm Future.”

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer but, when detected early, it can often be treated successfully. [1]

This year, the CHIS has signed an agreement with the UNILABS laboratory in Switzerland to facilitate access to colon cancer screening for its members aged 50 and over.

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October 2025

Auxiliary medical care encompasses a vast range of services, and the rules governing how it is covered frequently give rise to questions from members. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the medical auxiliaries most frequently covered by the CHIS, for most members, provided that you have a medical prescription.

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From the 1^st of October 2025, the UNIQA office will be located back in the Main Building in the newly refurbished CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC).

Due to the move, the UNIQA office will be exceptionally closed on Tuesday the 30^th of September. The UNIQA team will still be reachable by email and phone.

Alongside the UNIQA office there will be other internal services for the CERN community, however, please note that UNIQA opening hours will remain the same:

Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

A UNIQA letterbox will be reinstated in the Main Building and one can also be found on the ground floor in building 33 – CERN Community Support Centre (CCSC). It is also possible to send documents to UNIQA via the myUNIQA app or by internal mail.

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the aim of promoting screening and prevention of the disease.

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