World Diabetes Day and Eye Health: A Vital Connection
Discover how St John’s eye care centres provide essential screenings to detect diabetes and preserve vision in communities across South Africa.
Discover how St John’s eye care centres provide essential screenings to detect diabetes and preserve vision in communities across South Africa.
World Stroke Day, recognised on 29 October, raises global awareness about stroke, emphasising prevention, early recognition, and support for survivors. As stroke remains a leading cause of disability and the second most common cause of death, the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) established this day to educate on its risks, recognise warning signs, and stress the…
After completing your first aid course, you’ll receive certification that remains valid for three years. However, maintaining your first aid knowledge and skills requires more than just an initial course. To stay fully prepared for emergencies, consider taking a refresher course before your certificate expires. Many individuals and companies choose to do this annually or…
We recently spent a collaborative morning with World International Chess Master Jesse February at the Grand Cafe at Intercare Bellville. This unique event brought together strategic minds and lifesaving skills in an engaging setting. The event featured interactive chess sessions led by Jesse from Bright Stars Chess Academy, alongside hands-on first aid training from St.…
We are leaving Summer behind and entering Autumn, and while many enjoy the cooler weather, longer evenings and changing colours of nature; it is also the time of year when salads are being replaced by stews, and fans by heaters… and anticipated increased loadshedding. To first responders, this means an increase in domestic and commercial fires. Here…
On April 17, 2024, the global bleeding disorders community comes together to commemorate #WorldHemophiliaDay. The theme of the event this year is “Equitable access for all: recognizing all bleeding disorders”. The World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) vision of Treatment for All is for a world where all people with inherited bleeding disorders have access to care,…
Burns are injuries to the body’s tissues caused by factors such as heat, excessive sun exposure, chemicals, or electricity, while scalds result from hot liquids or steam. The severity of burns and scalds can vary widely, from minor injuries that are easily treated to severe emergencies that are life-threatening, depending on their depth and size.…