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Spitalverbund Appenzell Ausserrhoden – Spital Herisau

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Checked in July 2026

What this service does for you

The emergency department at Spital Herisau is open around the clock. For people in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, it is often the first place to go if sudden signs of a stroke appear, such as paralysis or speech problems. Spital Herisau does not have its own certified Stroke Unit, but CT imaging and fast initial care are available. If a stroke is confirmed, patients are transferred to a specialised Stroke Center, such as the Kantonsspital St.Gallen.

Automatically translated from German.

The key facts at a glance

Access
Emergency, any time
Languages
German
Address
Spitalstrasse 6, 9100 Herisau
Opening hours
24 Stunden täglich, 7 Tage die Woche

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