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Mental Health, Podcast
Dr Michelle speaks with Bindu Fernandes from Heart2Heart – the English language service of 143, providing emotional first aid and compassionate support at the end of the phone line, here in Switzerland and in the Principality of Liechtenstein
10th September 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Don’t let the end of summer stall your progress. In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle shares strategies to keep moving and the science of 7000 steps a day.
4th September 2025
First Aid, Podcast
After a British tourist tragically lost her life after a dog scratch in Morocco, in this episode, Dr Michelle shares the crucial facts every traveller needs to know: what is rabies? How do you prevent it? And why timing is everything.
17th July 2025
First Aid, Podcast
As the Swiss summer heats up, many are flocking to rivers and lakes to cool off. This episode explores why drowning remains a persistent danger, who’s most at risk, and the simple precautions that can save lives.
3rd July 2025
Physical Health, Podcast
Dr Michelle talks with paediatrician Dr Sarah Glick about chickenpox and its vaccine and how things have changed in Switzerland since the mid-1990s.
30th June 2025
First Aid, Podcast
Why should Alertswiss be on your phone? Dr Michelle reveals how this app keeps you safe in emergencies – from floods to pandemics – and how it helped the village of Blatten.
20th June 2025
