COVID vaccines: How they work & why it’s important to get vaccinated
There are so many stories about the COVID vaccine, it can be hard to know who to believe!
If you’re worried about getting the vaccine, this easy to understand comic will answer all your questions.
Cervical Cancer: Causes, symptoms, myths & facts & more
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer amongst South African women, and the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It is estimated that women across the world have a 1 in 42 lifetime risk of contracting cervical cancer, and it has been identified as a national priority due to an increase in incidences.
In this education sheet, we will cover everything you and your patients need to know about cervical cancer.
Heart Disease & Stroke: A detailed guide
What is heart disease? The blanket term ‘heart disease’ refers to several types of heart conditions, each of which has its own treatment and symptoms.
What is heart disease? In general, heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its vessels, muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contraction.
Heart Disease and Stroke Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contractions.
Q: What are the symptoms of heart disease?
Many heart diseases can be ‘silent’, only being diagnosed when you experience symptoms. Some of these include chest pain or discomfort, upper back or neck pain, indigestion, heartburn, nausea, extreme fatigue, upper body discomfort, dizziness, shortness of breath, and swelling of the feet, ankles, legs, abdomen or neck veins.
Heart Disease and Stroke Info Sheet
Heart disease quick facts: The blanket term ‘heart disease’ refers to several types of heart conditions, each of which has its own treatment and symptoms. In general, heart disease refers to any disorder that affects the heart, its vessels, muscles, valves, or internal electric pathways responsible for muscular contraction.
Vision
Look out! Regular eye examinations are an important part of looking after your health. If your vision is impaired, getting it corrected can improve your quality of day-to-day life, and regular testing can help detect eye conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, all of which can lead to loss or impairment of […]
Self-care for women
SELF-CARE FOR WOMEN As mothers, wives, sisters, friends and daughters, women often experience a lot of pressure to manage their own wellbeing, while helping those around them. As with most things in life, the most important thing is balance – if you don’t take care of yourself first, you won’t be able to fulfil any […]