Throughout our lives, we will inevitably come across people, children or adults, who have become suddenly ill or had a accident – and it is perfectly human to want to help in anyway we can. Always remember your own safety first however. D is for…
We would like to welcome you to become a member of the Anglo-Swiss Medical Society. It is an international support network for Anglophone medical professionals working or living (or with links to) Switzerland. Our aims are to foster a cultural understanding of the Swiss Medical…
There are a variety of definitions of dyslexia. The World Federation of Neurology defines dyslexia as “a disorder manifested by difficulty in learning to read despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence and sociocultural opportunity”. Take a listen to Rachel Melville-Thomas, Child Psychotherapist, talking to Jayne Crawshaw…
Misty mornings and golden afternoons – its time to clear out your garden or terrace ready for winter. Pull on your welly boots, pick up the rake – and check if you (and your child) are protected against tetanus. This is a nasty bacteria infection…
The children are back to school, swapping holiday stories, picking up new reading books – and also sharing germs. Its a normal part of childhood and helps to strengthen their immune system. However, there are some simple measures we can implement to help reduce the…
How do you know if your child’s tummy ache is due to a physical illness or psychological stress? Dr Penny Fraser and Child Psychologist, Rachel Melville-Thomas, talk about listening to your child’s symptoms and working out what is going on. Take a listen on http://worldradio.ch/wrs/programmes/kids/index.shtml
In November, you will be able to order your own HealthFirst First Aid Kit online on our website www.healthfirst.ch. These are custom made to our own professional standards which meet and exceed European Standards. Each kit includes a list of emergency numbers for Switzerland and…
Dr Michelle and Dr Penny are pleased to be able to launch our ‘new-look’ website. As HealthFirst expands, we have become more and more aware of the importance of making sure that we can keep you all up-to-date with the latest courses that we are…