May 12th is International Nurses Day

International Nursing Day is celebrated around the world every May 12th, the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, considered the pioneer of modern nursing. It’s appropriate therefore that International Nurses Day this year falls on the same day as Mother’s Day – Sunday 12 May. The theme for the 2024: The economic power of

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May 8th is World Red Cross Day

8 May is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day—a global day to celebrate the uniqueness and unity of our International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. This year, we’re putting kindness in the picture and encouraging people around the world to #BeHumanKind. More info: https://www.ifrc.org/world-red-cross-and-red-crescent-day Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our

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May is Anti-tobacco Campaign Month

Although most of us are aware of the health dangers associated with smoking, millions of South Africans still light up. This is unfortunate because smoking puts you at risk of developing illnesses such as lung cancer, chronic lung diseases, and heart disease. More info: https://www.gov.za/anti-tobacco-campaign-month Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our website

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May, is Burns Awareness Month

Significant research and medical advances have dramatically improved burn care and treatment, aided rehabilitation, shortened hospital stays, and increased burn survival rates. Burn safety education and prevention efforts continue to reduce the number of people who suffer burns each year. The National Burns Association of South Africa (NBASA) has some important information to share on

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South Africa calls for ‘big catch-up’ to improve immunization coverage

“Africa Vaccination Week event welcomes extraordinary global and national progress in protecting children from deadly but preventable diseases, while highlighting efforts needed to improve immunization coverage.” Read more: https://www.unicef.org/…/south-africa-calls-big-catch… Dr Wolmarans: 012 549 8900 / office@gjmw.co.za Visit our website for more info: www.gjmw.co.za . . . #DrGJMWolmarans#health#healthcare#medicalcare#tuberculosis#tb#hiv#tbc#endtb#aids#coronavirus#cancer#hivaidsawareness#hivawareness#worldtuberculosisday#diabetes#health#stroke#arv#worldtbday#stoptb

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Toys to avoid

Your little one will play with anything – but not everything is a toy. Babies under 6 months have limited motor skills and hand-eye coordination, meaning it’s important that they play with toys that are safe. You’ll want to avoid toys that are heavy and those that have small or detachable objects, long strings or

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5-Step Seatbelt Test:

1. Can your child sit upright for the entire ride? 2. Does the shoulder belt cross between the shoulder and neck NOT cutting the neck? 3. Does the lower back sit firmly against the back seat? 4. Does the lap belt lie flat and snug over the upper thighs NOT over the abdomen? 5. Do

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How to Bathe Your Newborn

“Your baby’s first bath is not only one of the earliest milestones but also a moment to treasure. Although bathing a slippery, squirming, and sometimes screaming baby takes some practice, it will get easier with every bath. How Often Should You Bathe Your Newborn? You may be surprised to learn that your newborn doesn’t need

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