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Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are very real concerns, particularly for the elderly, babies, young children and pregnant women. Dr Michelle Wright outlines steps to take to avoid and treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
29th June 2023
Podcast
Last weekend, members of the public helped to rescue a 6-year-old girl from Lake Zug, immediately calling the emergency services and starting resuscitation.
Their prompt action and the fast arrival of the medical team meant that the girl soon began breathing by herself again, and she was transported to hospital by helicopter for further treatment.
23rd June 2023
Blog
Childhood is full of minor bumps and grazes as children learn to walk, run, ride a bicycle, climb, and enjoy all their other adventures!
20th June 2023
Podcast
What do a tea towel, frozen peas, a pillow, and cling film have in common? They are simple household objects that can all be used in a first aid situation.
19th June 2023
Podcast
Every year, 31st May marks World No Tobacco Day. In this Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the health benefits of quitting tobacco, and gives some top tips to make a quit attempt more successful.
7th June 2023
Podcast
For the fourth and final episode in her mini-series on breast cancer, Dr Michelle explains how breast cancer screening works in Switzerland.
31st May 2023
