It’s 2:00 AM on a Tuesday in January. Outside, the Prague streets are cold and dark. Inside, your toddler has woken up crying, burning hot to the touch with a temperature of 39.5°C. For expat parents, this is a moment of pure panic. Do you rush to a crowded public hospital emergency room? Do you wait until morning and try to navigate a Czech-language polyclinic? Winter in Prague is beautiful, but it is also synonymous with the "škola/školka" (school/kindergarten) germ cycle.

It starts with the first drop in temperatures in November and often lasts until March. You hear it on the tram, in the office, and perhaps in your own home: a persistent, dry, nagging cough that just won’t go away. Expats long-term residents often jokingly call it the "Prague Cough." But for many, there is nothing funny about months of respiratory discomfort. Prague is beautiful in winter, but the combination of cold virus season and the city's geography creates a challenging

Heart disease remains the leading cause of health issues worldwide, but it is also one of the most preventable. For expats living in Prague, the combination of a high-stress corporate job, a diet change (hello, Czech beer and schnitzel!), and a lack of time can create a "perfect storm" for cardiovascular issues. Many people wait until they feel chest pain to see a doctor. At Swiss Medical Services  in Prague 1 , we advocate for proactive, preventive cardiology. We bring the p

Living in Prague often means navigating bureaucracy, and obtaining or renewing a driving license is no exception. Whether you are exchanging your foreign license for a Czech one, applying for the first time, or are a senior driver, you will likely encounter the request for a "Posudek o zdravotní způsobilosti" (Medical Fitness Certificate) At Swiss Medical Services  in Prague 1 , we turn this administrative hurdle into a quick, stress-free 20-minute visit. Here is everything y