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Meet the team – Dr Mecky McNeil

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Meet the team – Dr Mecky McNeil

Meet the team, our monthly introduction to the team members at HealthFirst. Introducing Dr Mecky McNeil, Mental Health and Well-being Director.

15th July 2024

Alcohol Part 2

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Alcohol Part 2

In part 2 of her mini-series on alcohol, Dr Michelle discusses some practical steps if you’re looking to reduce your intake and some important support resources across Switzerland.

10th July 2024

Alcohol

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Alcohol

July 1 to 7 2024 is Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK. Listen to Dr Michelle as she uses the opportunity to think about the latest evidence around alcohol and its health effects.

3rd July 2024

Water Safety

First Aid, Podcast

Water Safety

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses the outdated terms ‘dry drowning’ and ‘secondary drowning’ and gives advice about what to do if a person has run into difficulty in water.

26th June 2024

Sexology

Physical Health, Podcast

Sexology

In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle demystifies the topic of sexology with sex therapist Steven Derendinger.

19th June 2024

Cancer Support Switzerland Part 3

Physical Health, Podcast

Cancer Support Switzerland Part 3

The final part of Dr Michelle’s conversation with Dr Carine Karnouk, Counselling & Support Services Manager and Head Psychologist at Cancer Support Switzerland in this week’s Health Matters –how donations and fundraising activities keep their doors open to those who need support. Find out more and get in touch at https://www.cancersupport.ch/

12th June 2024

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