HealthFirst

14/10/2026

Ahead of World Restart a Heart Day on 16 October, we’re sharing this video from the Swiss Resuscitation Council, featuring a voice-over by HealthFirst’s Dr Michelle.

Everyone can save a life. When someone experiences cardiac arrest, calling the emergency services and starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as soon as possible can make a life-saving difference while the ambulance is on its way.

Watch the video to learn what to do if you find yourself in this situation, and consider taking a first aid course to learn and practise CPR so you have the confidence to act when it matters most.

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13/10/2026

A powerful reminder of why breast cancer awareness matters.

Take a moment to watch and share this video from Breast Cancer Network Australia.

13/10/2026

Pink October, or Breast Cancer Awareness Month, invites us to support people affected by breast cancer and to learn about early detection.

Breast cancer awareness is about more than wearing a pink ribbon. An estimated 2.4 million women worldwide were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024. Behind that number are people living with a diagnosis, those adjusting to life after treatment, and those living with metastatic breast cancer, which has spread beyond the breast. Awareness can prompt us to notice changes, seek medical advice and learn about screening options where we live.

Take a look at Cancer Support Switzerland’s initiatives and events throughout Pink October, and find out how you can get involved and support those affected by cancer.

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day invites us to think about mental health in our own lives and communities.

Research across 29 countries suggests that around one in two people will experience one of the mental disorders studied by the age of 75. Yet people with lived experience are still too often invited to share their stories without being included in decisions about the support they receive.

This World Mental Health Day, we can make space for honest conversations and take people’s answers seriously. Schools, workplaces and services can go further: ask people with lived experience what needs to improve, involve them in decisions, and report back on what has changed.

At HealthFirst, we believe people are better supported when their experiences inform both the conversations around them and the services they rely on. Real voices lead to real change when people are heard, have a say and can see the difference their input has made.

Read our latest blog through the link in bio to explore why being heard should mean having a say. 

09/10/2026

Who gets a say in the decisions that affect people living with mental health conditions?

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme, “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change,” reminds us of the importance of listening to those with lived experience.

Read our blog, Real Voices, Real Change: From Being Heard to Having a Say.

🔗 https://healthfirst.ch/company/blog/real-voices-real-change-from-being-heard-to-having-a-say/

08/10/2026

Would you know how to respond if a young person was struggling with their mental health?

Last weekend, Dr Michelle delivered a Mental Health First Aid Focus Youth course for a committed team of school staff, helping them build the skills and confidence to recognise signs of difficulty, start a supportive conversation and guide young people towards appropriate help.

You don’t need to have all the answers. Knowing how to listen, trust your instincts and respond with care can make a real difference.

If you’re a parent, teacher, coach or another adult supporting young people, join our public Mental Health First Aid: ensa Switzerland Focus Youth course this November. Invest in skills that help you support the young people in your life.

👉 Find out more and book your place: https://ensa.swiss/en/youth/course/5475/registration/

29/09/2026

We’re marking World Heart Day 💙

In our latest blog, Dr Michelle and Dr Mecky share six practical ways to protect your heart, from the food you eat and how you move to sleep, smoking, alcohol and knowing your numbers.

Take a moment for your heart today. Read the full blog here: https://healthfirst.ch/company/blog/the-heart-of-the-matter-the-importance-of-heart-health-and-protecting-your-most-vital-organ/

29/09/2026

Today is World Heart Day ❤️

Did you know that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide?

This World Heart Day, we’re joining World Heart Federation in the “Don’t Miss a Beat” campaign to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease. Recognise the signs, protect your heart, and make meaningful lifestyle changes to support your heart health.

For six practical ways to protect your heart, check out our latest blog by visiting our website.

25/09/2026

TOP FIRST AID QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED

We’re sharing answers to some of the questions our HealthFirst trainers are asked most often during our first aid courses.

Have a first aid question of your own?

Join one of our courses and ask it in person. Our experienced team of doctors, nurses and midwives are here to help you build the knowledge and confidence to respond when it matters.

See the link in comments for upcoming public courses.

16/09/2026

Do you know which number to call in a medical emergency in Switzerland, or elsewhere in Europe?

In her latest Health Matters podcast, Dr Michelle explains the essential numbers to remember and introduces EchoSOS, a free app that can help you contact the right emergency service, share your precise location, and make vital information available when it matters most.

Listen and follow on our website.

https://healthfirst.ch/company/blog/emergency-numbers-in-switzerland/