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HealthFirst Expertise you can trust Welcome to HealthFirst. We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to know what to do in a medical emergency.

HealthFirst provides dynamic First Aid Training, Mental Health First Aid training, Health Promotion activities, tailored Health Screening Assessments and interactive Health Education to individual members of the public, schools and playgroups, sports clubs, businesses and international organisations throughout Switzerland. We know that people with some basic knowledge and skills can save lives and

reduce the impact of an injury or illness. Through our ensa Mental Health First Aid training, we teach how to proactively approach a person in mental distress, aiming to offer support before a crisis develops. We are also passionate about Health Screening and Health Education and we strive to empower people to manage their own health through greater knowledge and understanding. Our training and education is led by native English-speaking doctors, nurses and midwives.

Work should protect health, not damage it.This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work shines a spotlight on crea...
28/04/2026

Work should protect health, not damage it.

This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work shines a spotlight on creating safer, healthier workplaces, physically and psychologically.

At HealthFirst, we help organisations build healthier, safer workplaces through:

✅ Workplace well-being strategy and employee education
✅ Training for managers to lead healthy, high-performing teams
✅ Mental Health First Aid training
✅ Physical Health First Aid training
✅ Stress, burnout and resilience workshops
✅ Culture change programmes that support sustainable performance

Because healthy people build healthy organisations.

Want to find out how your organisation can create a healthier, safer workplace? Get in touch!

It’s  , and we’re so thrilled to introduce our newest HealthFirst trainer, Nurse Scarlett Brannigan. Take a moment to ge...
27/04/2026

It’s , and we’re so thrilled to introduce our newest HealthFirst trainer, Nurse Scarlett Brannigan.

Take a moment to get to know her and help us give her a warm welcome in the comments 👇

Can stress really cause hair loss?In this episode of Health Matters, Dr Michelle breaks down the science behind stress-r...
23/04/2026

Can stress really cause hair loss?

In this episode of Health Matters, Dr Michelle breaks down the science behind stress-related hair loss, what’s happening in the body and what current research shows.

With April marking Stress Awareness Month, now is the time to get informed.

🎧 Listen now to learn more.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rlKKPSVgcMbrgMMiY81De?si=b2386736971f49a1

Health Matters · Episode

Big congratulations to Dr Michelle Wright, who completed the A2 route of the legendary La Patrouille des Glaciers for th...
21/04/2026

Big congratulations to Dr Michelle Wright, who completed the A2 route of the legendary La Patrouille des Glaciers for the second time over the weekend!

Starting in Arolla at 4am on Saturday morning, she and her team covered almost 30km with 2,200m of positive elevation gain in high alpine conditions.

Organised by the Swiss Army, the A2 route is a serious test of endurance, resilience, and teamwork.

Join us in congratulating Michelle in the comments!

Ski touring isn’t physical rest but it is recovery. Out here, I’m restoring mental, sensory, and emotional energy - key ...
02/04/2026

Ski touring isn’t physical rest but it is recovery.

Out here, I’m restoring mental, sensory, and emotional energy - key parts of the 7 types of rest we often neglect.

For me, recovery isn’t always stillness. Sometimes it’s movement in the mountains. 🏔️

Dr Michelle

What helps you truly rest and reset? Share in the comments👇

27/03/2026

Someone is choking. You have seconds to act. Would you know what to do?

In this week’s , Nurse Sue Britain shares one life-saving skill everyone should know.

Learn these skills so you know how to respond when every second counts. Join one of our public first aid courses available in Bern, Zurich, Geneva, and online.

👉 Link in comments to book

Your go-to, evidence-based health advice is now on Spotify! Health Matters, with Dr Michelle Wright, is tailored for lif...
25/03/2026

Your go-to, evidence-based health advice is now on Spotify!

Health Matters, with Dr Michelle Wright, is tailored for life in Switzerland.

🎧 Click to listen and stay informed: https://open.spotify.com/show/4berUtSE6BMD0vukjr4sMH?si=282a1119936c40c0

Podcast · Dr Michelle Wright · Your go-to for evidence-based health advice from a medical doctor, tailored for life in Switzerland.

Earlier this month, we were delighted to see HealthFirst's Well-being and Mental Health Director, Dr Mecky McNeil, prese...
23/03/2026

Earlier this month, we were delighted to see HealthFirst's Well-being and Mental Health Director, Dr Mecky McNeil, present a poster on mental health in menopause at the Newson Education Hormones Uncovered Conference 2026 in London, together with her colleagues from the postgraduate certificate in menopause medicine course.

Well done, Mecky, on this wonderful achievement!

Today is International Day of Happiness - and the science is clear; happiness is more than just a feeling.Research shows...
20/03/2026

Today is International Day of Happiness - and the science is clear; happiness is more than just a feeling.

Research shows positive emotions can:

✓ Lower stress hormones
✓ Support heart health
✓ Boost immune function
✓ Improve pain tolerance

In practice: 5 simple, evidence-based ways to build more happiness daily.

HealthFirst in Action ✨📸HealthFirst trainers, Nurse Amanda Gaillet and Nurse Lizzy O’Connor, delivering a 1-day Basic Li...
19/03/2026

HealthFirst in Action ✨📸

HealthFirst trainers, Nurse Amanda Gaillet and Nurse Lizzy O’Connor, delivering a 1-day Basic Life Support & Essential First Aid Skills training for our client, Verity.

From CPR to managing serious injuries like spinal trauma, it’s all about building the confidence to act when it matters most.

Because first aid skills save lives.

👉 Get in touch to bring this training to your team.

Are you dreaming of a good night’s sleep? 😴Today we’re celebrating   and this year’s theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better.”Sl...
13/03/2026

Are you dreaming of a good night’s sleep? 😴

Today we’re celebrating and this year’s theme, “Sleep Well, Live Better.”

Sleep is one of the most powerful pillars of good health and well-being, and today is an important reminder of this.

Comment SLEEP and we’ll send you our HealthFirst Sleep Well, Live Well Checklist to help you build better sleep habits.

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Welcome to HealthFirst. HealthFirst provides dynamic First Aid training, Mental Health First Aid training, Health Promotion activities, tailored Health Screening Assessments and interactive Health Education to individual members of the public, schools and playgroups, sports clubs, businesses and international organisations throughout Switzerland.

We believe that it is everyone’s responsibility to know what to do in a medical emergency. We know that people with some basic knowledge and skills can save lives and reduce the impact of an injury or illness.

Through our ensa Mental Health First Aid training, we teach how to proactively approach a person in mental distress, aiming to offer support before a crisis develops.

We are also passionate about Health Screening and Health Education and we strive to empower people to manage their own health through greater knowledge and understanding.