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Understanding Diabetes: A Simple Guide

Blog, Physical Health

Understanding Diabetes: A Simple Guide

Today, 14th November, marks World Diabetes Day. The call to action this year is to put well-being at the heart of diabetes care. Millions living with diabetes face daily challenges that go far beyond blood sugar levels – it’s about balancing physical and mental health too.

14th November 2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the days grow shorter and darker, this week Dr Michelle tackles the topic of Seasonal Affective Disorder which impacts 2-3% of people living in the northern hemisphere during the winter months.

6th November 2024

Movember

Mental Health, Physical Health, Podcast

Movember

It’s Movember! In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle sits down with Carl Wählers from the organization Blokes and Black Dogs to discuss the importance of raising awareness for men’s physical and mental health.

1st November 2024

COVID – Booster Time?

Physical Health, Podcast

COVID – Booster Time?

It’s time to talk COVID again! This week Dr Michelle breaks down the Swiss COVID-19 vaccination guidelines for Autumn-Winter 2024-2025.

24th October 2024

Meet the Team – Nurse Amanda Gaillet

Latest News, Meet the team

Meet the Team – Nurse Amanda Gaillet

Meet the Team, our monthly introduction to the team members at HealthFirst. Introducing Nurse Amanda Gaillet, HealthFirst Trainer.

21st October 2024

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Physical Health, Podcast

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide – the ‘silent killer’: in this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle discusses what carbon monoxide is, how poisoning happens, and most importantly, what you can do to protect yourself and those you live with.

16th October 2024

World Mental Health Day 2024

Mental Health, Podcast

World Mental Health Day 2024

10th October marks World Mental Health Day, the theme this year being ‘It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace’. Listen in to why this is such an important topic for people, businesses, and communities alike.

10th October 2024

Mpox Part 2

Physical Health, Podcast

Mpox Part 2

Part 2 on mpox this week – with a particular focus on recommendations for travellers to areas where the current epidemic is active.

27th September 2024

Meet the Team – Nurse/Midwife Polly Pupulin

Latest News, Meet the team

Meet the Team – Nurse/Midwife Polly Pupulin

Meet the team, our monthly introduction to the team members at HealthFirst. Introducing Nurse/Midwife Polly Pupulin, HealthFirst Trainer and Clinical Team Development Coordinator.

23rd September 2024

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