August 2017 Events Archive

Spotlight on women's health - August 2017

This month we celebrate National Women's Day. What better way to mark this occasion than by gaining greater awareness of leading women's health issues and proactive ways of keeping healthy? Mothers, daughters and grandmothers can all work towards a healthier tomorrow with these tips from the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS). Read more>

Are you over 50? Get tested for bowel cancer and gastrointestinal diseases

When we are feeling healthy and well, it may not occur to us to have tests for underlying health issues that are not showing any symptoms. The difficulty this presents is that often when we begin to experience symptoms, this can be an indication that an illness has reached an advanced stage. Fortunately, a simple and non-invasive test is available to detect early signs of bowel or colorectal cancer and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Read more>

The benefits of breastfeeding for both you and baby

The findings of many medical studies highlight the importance of optimal breastfeeding practices during infancy and early childhood, emphasising its contribution to increased health and wellbeing and lower mortality rates. Read more>

Becoming an organ donor saves lives

Around 4 300 South Africans are waiting for organ and cornea transplants however less than 0.2% of South Africans are registered organ donors. Read more>