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Could this unassuming street corner be the birthplace of a medical empire? You’re standing in Hirslanden, now a bustling district of Zurich. You might be surprised to learn that it lent its name to the largest private hospital group in all of Switzerland: the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group. This medical giant, with 17 hospitals across the nation, traces its roots back to a single clinic established in this very district in 1932. The Klinik Hirslanden, as it was known, was the brainchild of Heinrich and Marie Hatt-Haller. The architect Hermann Weideli brought their vision to life. The clinic opened its doors during a time of dire need when Zurich faced a severe shortage of hospital beds. The Klinik Hirslanden quickly blossomed and grew through expansions, its reputation growing alongside it. The turning point came in 1990. The Klinik Hirslanden merged with four other hospitals, marking the birth of the Hirslanden Group as we know it. From those humble beginnings, the Hirslanden Private Hospital Group now boasts a network of over 2,000 affiliated doctors and a workforce exceeding 10,000 dedicated professionals. The Hirslanden name, echoing through the halls of healthcare in Switzerland, is a quiet testament to the district’s enduring legacy.

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