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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.

22/07/2025

Challenge – Holiday Edition! 😎

Whether you’re at home or on holiday, keep your eyes peeled for these life-saving devices.

A big shout out to our latest D-fib Spotter, Deborah Rimmer, who snapped this AED at the port in Camogli, Italy.

Remember: AEDs can save lives during a sudden cardiac arrest. Knowing where one is could make all the difference.

Have YOU spotted an AED? Send us your pics and join the challenge! 📸

18/07/2025

Travelling abroad this summer?

After a British tourist tragically lost her life after a dog scratch in Morocco, in this episode of Health Matters, Dr Michelle shares the crucial facts every traveller needs to know: what is rabies? How do you prevent it? And why timing is everything.

To listen to the full podcast, visit healthfirst.ch or World Radio Switzerland.

16/07/2025

Yesterday, our very own Dr Michelle Wright was at the Geneva fan zone, teaching CPR and helping members of the public learn vital steps that could save a life — part of UEFA and the ERC - European Resuscitation Council’s Get Trained Save Lives campaign at the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 in Switzerland.

If you’re joining in the fun at the tournament, be sure to stop by one of the fan zones to learn basic CPR. It only takes a few minutes and could help you save a life!

14/07/2025

Get to know one of our newest HealthFirst team members, Nurse Robyn Eloise Egan, in this month’s Meet the Team Monday feature.

Curious about why she became a nurse and where her career has taken her? 🌍 Swipe to learn more!

11/07/2025

HealthFirst is excited to be part of at the UEFA Women's Euro ⚽

See you there 👋 And stay tuned for behind-the-scenes snaps from the booths!

❤️ Learn from the reigning champions and get CPR trained - be ready to save a life!

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09/07/2025

How would you help a drowning child?

Following Dr Michelle’s recent Health Matters podcast on drowning, aired on World Radio Switzerland, this video shares her practical advice on what to do if a child is drowning.

Drowning is preventable with the right knowledge and precautions:

✅ Always supervise children
✅ Learn Basic Life Support
✅ Respect water safety guidelines

Watch now. You could save a life!

08/07/2025

"Talking about your emotions doesn’t make you weak."

In this powerful video, Raksha, a young person with lived experience of mental illness shares what she wishes she’d known:

- Your strength lies in speaking up.
- You’re not responsible for others’ reactions.
- Asking for help is courage, not failure.

Let’s make sure every young person hears this - and believes it.

Mental Health First Aid training helps adults support the young people in their lives with confidence and compassion.

Consider joining our upcoming Mental Health First Aid: ensa Switzerland Focus Youth training beginning on 13 August. To find out more and register visit: https://ensa.swiss/en/youth/course/

30/06/2025

Join our online Mental Health First Aid Focus Youth course starting on the 13 August and gain real-world tools and practical knowledge to support a young person struggling with their mental health.

✅ Learn how to spot the signs
✅ Listen without judgment
✅ Help confidently and calmly

Find out more: https://healthfirst.ch/for-public/ensa-mental-health-first-aid-training/ensa-mental-health-first-aid-focus-youth/

Register today at Mental Health First Aid: ensa Switzerland and become a mental health ally: https://ensa.swiss/en/youth/course/

23/06/2025

🚨 HealthFirst First Aid Toolkit #6: Choking 🚨

Choking can happen in seconds and knowing how to stay calm and act quickly could save a life.

Swipe to learn what to do if an adult or child over 1 year old is choking.

11/06/2025

We love receiving reviews like this from our course participants!

Clear, practical, and confidence-building. That’s what our first aid courses are all about.

Are you ready to feel prepared in an emergency? Join one of our upcoming courses and learn the skills you need.

09/06/2025

👋 Meet the Team Monday 👨‍⚕️

This June, we’re excited to introduce one of the newest members of the HealthFirst team, Nurse Michael Edwards!

Read on to get to know more about why Michael became a nurse and where his career has taken him so far.

30/05/2025

Spot the AED Challenge – On the Move Edition! 🚆

This Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was spotted by HealthFirst’s Rachel Pattaroni while riding the train through the picturesque village of St. Saphorin, Vaud.

Remember: AEDs can be found in more places than you think — even on public transport!

Knowing where to find an AED could help save a life. Keep your eyes open and share your own AED sightings with us! 📸

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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.