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Health Seizure Feature

Seizures

Seizures can be alarming, but if you remain calm and use the information in this downloadable infographic, you will know what to do AND what not to do.
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Health Quit smoking Feature

Quitting Smoking

We all know that smoking is harmful to our health. If you quit for good, that damage does not have to be permanent. See how quickly you can start to recover from the extensive damage done by smoking in this downloadable infographic.
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Health Child ER24 Feature

Children's Emergencies

Children can’t always tell us what’s wrong. If your child or any child in your care seems unwell or in pain, rather be cautious and call for medical assistance.
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Health Electrocuted Feature

Electrocution

The number of South Africans who are electrocuted every year has climbed in recent times and it is one of the most dangerous situations to treat. Ensuring that the source of the electricity has been turned off, and other key points are explained in this downloadable infographic.
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Health Burn Safety Feature

Burn Safety

Children are at greater risk for burns and scalds in the home. Knowing what to do when your child is hurt is vital, but preventing them from getting hurt is safer. This downloadable infographic covers both prevention and treatment.
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Health AED Feature

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

In cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) with CPR can increase the chances of survival from 9% to 50%. How to use an AED and where to find one in an emergency are explained in this downloadable infographic.
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Funeral Feature

A Better Braai Day

Heritage Day is upon us and as South Africans, we do love a beer and a braai. However, we can overindulge and this can lead to serious consequences. With a few changes here and there, we can enjoy more and better Braai Days.
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POWA web feature

The POWA Care Pack

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) works to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life. POWA offer a safe haven for women and children who have escaped abuse and gender-based violence, and provide counselling and rehabilitation services to help make a lasting change in these women's lives. This downloadable resource guide is a portable companion that we have developed for POWA and everyone that needs a helping hand.
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Health Burnout Feature

Burnout: The prevention and the cure is care

We take some time to appreciate the vital part that care plays in our wellbeing. Caring for others, their care of us and especially care of ourselves is vital to recovery, resilience and resolute forward momentum.
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Winter Wellness Feature

Winter Wellness

Summer's healthy habits can be a struggle in the cold, but the extra effort is worth it. Here's a list of 5 key things to keep in mind this winter.
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What you need to do if your child is choking

If your child starts to choke, will you know what to do? Thanks to ER24, this short video will help you learn how you could save your child's life. #IWishILearntThatInSchool – Part of our series supporting the youth.
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Hands only CPR

#IWishILearntThatInSchool - Part of our series supporting the youth. Hands only CPR is without mouth to mouth breaths but can be just as effective as conventional CPR. We show you how to perform this technique to help save a life.
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Breaking the Creche Syndrome cycle

Getting to grips with ‘Creche Syndrome’

If you’ve recently, or are planning to place your child in a creche or day-care facility, you may have heard of ‘Creche Syndrome’. The colder Winter months which are now taking a firm grip can play havoc with your child’s health.
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Tips to combat winter colds

Combat those winter ‘sniffles’

No one wants to muddle through the winter months feeling tired, run-down, and sick all the time. When it comes to keeping your family as healthy as possible, an ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure.
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Vaccination and immunisation

Vaccines and immunisation

Immunisation is a global health success story that saves millions of lives every year. We take a look at the development of vaccines and how cutting-edge technologies are changing the vaccine landscape.
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Health and democracy

Your Right to the access of HealthCare in South Africa

Access to health care is a basic human right. The right to health care can however be limited in certain instances, depending on the availability of resources. We discuss these points in further detail including if you have the right to refuse treatment
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Diabetes Awareness – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Many people do not know that they are diabetic until long-term damage is done by the disease. In this article, we help you identify some of the signs and symptoms and advise you on how to treat diabetes.
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Food to boost your mood

In this article, we discuss what you can eat in order to gain mental clarity and have a better emotional outlook.
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