With a multitude of whistles and thunder claps cracking through the night air, upon which immediately followed explosions of brightly coloured light, we welcomed in the new year of 2010. Standing on the beach of Lambertsbay, a small fishing village 350km north of Cape Town, we watch the impromptu display of communal fireworks lighting up […]
Dear Healthcare Provider RE: RPL for 2010 Medscheme has been advised that the Department of Health (DoH) has been prohibited from publishing a reference pricing list (RPL) for the calendar year 2010. This is as a result of various legal challenges brought against the DOH regarding the publishing of the 2009 RPL. The first legal […]
In South Africa we had Eye Care Awareness Week occurring from 5 to 10 October 2009. During this week there is a national campaign running by all the associations and organisation involved with eye care to promoting eye health to the general public. For many of us it seems unnecessary to be reminded about our […]
Dear Provider In terms of Section 63 of the Medical Schemes Act, Act No 131 of 1998, the Boards of Trustees of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (“GEMS”) and the Medical Scheme for the Department of Correctional Services (“MEDCOR”) has given their members notice of the proposed transfer of the business of MEDCOR to GEMS, […]
Dr. Shabeer Jeeva, Psychiatrist and ADHD Specialist Terry Wilke, Psychologist & Director of ADHASA Date: 30 November 2009 Time: 08h30 to 16h00 Venue: Bishops College, Memorial Theater, Campground Rd, Rondebosch Cost: R300 (morning tea and lunch included) Program: 08h00 – 08h30 Registration 08h30 – 09h30 Diagnosis, treatment (Dr Jeeva) 09h30 – 10h30 Medication (Dr Jeeva) [&hel...
Today, the 14th of November 2009 is world diabetes day. The day marks the birthday of Frederick Banting who was part responsible for discovering Insulin, the hormone that regulates the blood glucose levels in the body. All over the world organisations and country health departments are promoting the awareness of diabetes and providing screening facilities […]
Dear Customer Fizziclean Protein Remover Tabs –Product Discontinuation It is with regret that we need to advise that we have had to discontinue the “Fizziclean-Protein Remover Tabs” from our Lenscare Product Range. The product is been phased out and we have limited stocks left. One of the key active ingredients used in the production of […]
As the year closes and many of us start to have thoughts about long holidays and Christmas presents there are a group of parents and students who start to fear this period. They start to panic, tensions starts to build and elaborate plans of escaping to secluded islands frequently pops into frantic minds. Yes, it […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD / ADD) is a condition many parents and teachers have to deal with daily. To discover all the facts and dispel the myths, join us for this discussion and get an opportunity to ask the experts what you need to know. Leila Benelli Motivational Speaker & Talk Show Host […]
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years ago today, that I took over the practice from Mr and Mrs Langenhorst. They showed great faith in me, entrusting their precious baby into my care. Since our humble beginnings in October 1999 of Estelle, the receptionist, and myself the optom, dispenser, lab technician, finance […]
