In the busy world that we live in, extra strain can be put on the heart through stress and lifestyle choices. Heart disease is a leading cause of illness and premature death across the Western world, and health professionals are aiming to reduce our risk by educating us about heart health care.
With this in mind, the business networking organization, Executives International, has invited HealthFirst Medical Director, Dr. Michelle Wright, to provide some tips to its members and the general public about how to prevent heart disease. The workshop is designed for people who are health-conscious and keen to learn more about taking care of their heart. During the workshop, Dr. Wright will take event guests through a discussion of heart risk factors and offer advice on potentially life-saving first aid care.
During the session, you can expect to:
- Learn about risk factors for cardiovascular disease (the world's biggest killer)
- Discover practical tips to reduce your personal risk factors
- Understand the typical symptoms of heart attacks and strokes
- Learn what to do if a heart attack or stroke is suspected
- Get an introduction to 'hands-only' Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for adults
This 90-minute workshop will take place on 14 June 2016 at the International School of Lausanne. The program for the evening will be as follows:
- Registration begins at 18h
- Workshop runs from 18h30 to 20h
- Networking over refreshments from 20h.
To enable as many people as possible to benefit from this event, Executives International is offering knowitall.ch readers a 50% discount on the normal price of Fr. 60.-. So you will only have to pay the discounted rate of Fr. 30.-, normally offered to EI members only. To claim your discount, just mention KIAP in the comments box when you sign up to attend the presentation at this page.
About Dr. Michelle Wright
General Practitioner, Michelle Wright, trained in England, working in some of the country's leading hospitals and clinics before moving to Switzerland in 2004 and taking up a practicing role at the International Labour Organization in Geneva.
Michelle Wright is also one of the Medical Directors of HealthFirst, and is passionate about health education and disease prevention. A writer and journalist with broadcast experience and a regular radio show about health, Michelle has plenty of useful information to give and is an engaging, fun speaker. We look forward to welcoming her to our upcoming workshop.
Your Heart; Your Life: Tips for Heart Disease Prevention
An Executives International presentation, given by Dr. Michelle Wright
International School of Lausanne
Chemin de la Grangette 2,
1052 Le Mont-sur-Lausanne
Bus stop located outside the school – the 22 runs between Lausanne-Flon and Clochatte regularly.
14 June 2016, registration from 18h
