The World Health Organisation report that every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide. 800,000 people die by suicide every year and for every 1 suicide there are more than 20 attempts.(1) The 10th October 2019 is World Mental Health Day and this year…
My ski season didn’t get off to a great start this winter. On the 15th December – my first proper ski day – I managed to fall and break my right ankle. For those who know me, I’m an avid skier, so this is a…
With the warm weather that we’ve been having lately, there’s nothing better than to cool off in one of the many lakes and rivers that Switzerland has to offer. Most of the time, this dip or swim in the water is completely enjoyable and uneventful…
I walked into the supermarket the other day and saw asparagus on the shelves again – I can’t believe it’s that season already here in Switzerland! I love asparagus and with its health benefits, try to eat as much of it as possible when it’s…
Will 2017 bring a new baby to your family? If so, read the Top Five Tips for Expectant Parents from our highly experienced British-trained midwife Polly Pupulin. She leads Birth Preparation Courses in Geneva where you can meet other expectant parents and have the opportunity to get…
Thank you! Merci! Danke! Grazie! We are delighted to celebrate that 5000 of you have now been trained in First Aid or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by HealthFirst. Dr Michelle, Dr Penny and our team of nurses and midwives thank you for your enthusiasm and loyalty….
Mild head injuries are common, especially in children and during contact sports. They can occur when the head is hit by a moving object (e.g. a ball, car or fist) or when the head hits a stationary surface at speed (e.g. the ground, a wall…
HealthFirst is pleased to launch our new Foil Survival Blankets and HealthFirst Resuscitation Face Shield Key Rings. These have been carefully researched to provide you with two simple, lightweight aids for your rucksack, handbag or First Aid Kit to enhance the First Aid care that…
The Zika virus is carried by mosquitoes and was first discovered in the Zika forest in Uganda in 1947. Since then, there have been some outbreaks of the virus in Africa and in Asia and over the last few years, outbreaks reported in the Pacific…
Knee injuries on the slopes by Dr Michelle Wright With all of the recent snow here in Switzerland, the skis, snow boards and snow shoes have been dusted off and the winter season is in full swing: we can really start to enjoy the great…