Promotion Santé Valais (PSV) is the reference organization in Valais for prevention, health promotion and pulmonary therapy. A not-for-profit association, PSV is committed to improving the health of the entire Valais population, at all stages of life and in all environments. With its recognized expertise and local roots, PSV coordinates and develops numerous programs and actions in collaboration with public and private partners, responding to the canton's current and future healthcare needs.

Provisions and Services

PSV offers a wide range of services aimed at the general population, health and social professionals, schools, municipalities and festive circles :

• Screenings and vaccinations

  • Breast cancer screening mammography

  • Stool blood test (colon cancer screening)

  • Vaccination coverage monitoring and vaccination campaigns in schools school

• School health

  • Screening and prevention of health problems in children and adolescents

  • Health awareness and support for schools

  • School health unit for vaccination, prevention and support in cases of abuse

• Lung League

  • Respiratory advice, care and therapy (asthma, sleep apnea, lung diseases)

  • Specialized consultations for patients

• Health prevention and promotion

  • Addiction programs and workshops (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, gambling)

  • Promotion of healthy eating and physical activity (workshops, training, campaigns)

  • Prevention in mental health (workshops, coaching, awareness campaigns)

  • Actions on digital education and managing hyperconnectivity

• Counseling, advice and support

  • Information, orientation and social accompaniment for all publics (adults, young people, families, seniors, migrants, LGBT, professionals)

  • Talk groups, mutual aid, support in case of psychological or social difficulties

• Training and animations

  • Training for professionals, teachers, parents and community relays

  • Interactive workshops in schools, businesses and festive environments

• Campaigns and resources

  • Deployment of awareness campaigns

  • Provision of resources, documents, educational tools and publications

Areas of intervention

PSV intervenes on priority themes defined by the cantonal health strategy:

• Dietary and physical activity

• Psychological health

• Sexual health

• Screenings and vaccinations

• Addiction prevention and support

Target audiences

• General population (children, adolescents, adults, seniors)

• Health, social and education professionals

• Municipalities, schools, businesses, festive environments

• People in vulnerable situations or with special needs

Values and commitment

PSV places equal opportunities, innovation and collaboration at the heart of its actions, with the aim of enabling everyone to preserve their health, adopt favorable lifestyles and maintain an optimal quality of life, even in the event of illness.