Health Education Seminars

Dr Michelle Wright, an experienced medical journalist and radio broadcaster, shares her passion for health education and disease prevention via a series of engaging and informative seminars. Popular seminars include:

“Your heart; Your Life: Tips for heart disease prevention”

A 90 minute interactive seminar about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it. This seminar will enable participants to:

• Learn about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the world’s biggest killer);
• Receive practical tips on how to reduce personal risk factors;
• Understand the typical symptoms of a heart attack and stroke;
• Know what to do if a heart attack or stroke is suspected.
• Have an introduction to Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Adults.

“International Arrivals: Your Health in Switzerland”

A 90 minute interactive seminar addressing pertinent topics such as:

• When and how to call the Emergency Services in Switzerland.
• Which potentially life-saving phone apps to download now!
• Important English-French/English-German medical phrases.
• An introduction to the local health-care system and how Swiss health insurance works.
• Accessing hospitals and clinics and finding a doctor in your local area.
• Anglophone health-related resources and support groups.
• Swiss-specific health issues including ticks, duck fleas and marching caterpillars.

Other seminar options

Dr Michelle and her team of experts offer a wide portfolio of seminars including Women’s Health, Resilience Building, Mindfulness and Sleep for Maximum Performance. All seminars are tailored to the audience concerned.