Occupational Therapy Day was first launched on 27th October 2010. Since then, it has become an important date in the occupational therapy calendar to promote and celebrate the profession internationally. What is World Occupational Therapy Day? The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) is the international voice of the occupational therapy profession which globally comprises…
Month: October 2017
Improving Pharmacy operations with Allegra Healthcare Solutions
As a pharmacy business owner and or manager of a pharmacy, it is your responsibility to effectively manage the various aspects of the pharmacy, such as finances, staff, marketing, sales, and customer service. It can be difficult to oversee all of these areas, particularly in larger pharmacies, and in such cases, an effective, integrated pharmacy…
Health telematics and it’s enhancement of remote healthcare
Telematic Medical Applications is one of the newest and most powerful of recent additions to the health care management solutions. The many benefits of Telematic Medical Applications make it an area of rapid development in rural, regional, national, and international health care initiatives. People can be diagnosed and treated at local clinics, without having to…
Telemedicine Keeps the Doctor Away
Telemedicine is a relatively new concept, and in the world of internet, it develops with lightning speed. It’s safe to assume that you’re reading this on either your laptop, tablet or smartphone, right? Whichever one of the three it is, you’re accessing this information online and didn’t have to move much more than a finger….
South Africa has the highest overweight and obesity rate in sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa has the highest overweight and obesity rate in sub-Saharan Africa, with up to 70% of women and a third of men being classified as overweight or obese. A staggering 40% of women in our country are obese, which means they have a body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2. However, this is no…
Open your eyes for Eye Care Awareness Month
Did you know that 80% of blindness can be avoided through prevention or treatment? Eye Care Awareness Month is from 23 September to 18 October this year and this initiative ties in well with our focus on protecting and enhancing your wellness. We want to emphasise that simple eye care measures (like tests) are critical…
Research report men suicide and society
The report Media report – “Men and Suicide: Why it’s a social issue” (PDF) Full report – “Men, Suicide and Society” (PDF) The research results Our research, Men and Suicide: Why it’s a social issue, reveals that: men compare themselves against a ‘gold standard’ which prizes power, control and invincibility; men in mid-life are now part…
Men’s Mental Health: A Silent Crisis
Numerous researchers have recently stated that there is a silent crisis in men’s mental health. This is based on robust evidence that men have high rates of various mental health issues. These include elevated rates of suicide and substance abuse, as well as low rates of mental health service use. Sadly, male gender often intersects…
Recognizing warning signs of Mental Illness?
Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and “happen to someone else.” In fact, mental disorders are common and widespread. An estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year. Most families are not prepared to cope with learning their loved one has a mental illness. It can…
World habitat day
he United Nations has designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day. The theme for World Habitat Day 2 October 2017 is Housing Policies: Affordable Homes. The purpose of World Habitat Day is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities, and on the basic right of all…
The theme of the International Day of Older Persons 2017
“Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.” This year’s day is about enabling and expanding the contributions of older people in their families, communities and societies at large. It focuses on the pathways that support full and effective participation in old age, in accordance with old persons’…
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