Blouberg Family Practice wishes to thank all their patients for their loyal and continued support over the past year. “ Our vision is to create an exceptional medical experience for our patients that prioritizes their individual needs. We strive to ensure that our patients leave the practice feeli...
10/07/2019
Substance abuse poses an enormous social problem in South Africa with devastating impact on our society. It exacerbates our chronic issues of poverty, crime, child abuse and gender violence. According to the SA National Youth Risk Behaviour Survey, 11.5% of pupils have tried at least one drug. As...
21/02/2019
Diabetes is often called the "silent killer" as most of it's symptoms are often missed. Educate yourself about diabetes in order to prevent the disease and it's devastating complications. Read more about diabetes: https://bloubergfamilypractice.co.za/do-you-have-diabetes
OVERVIEW International Diabetes Federation estimates that the number of adults with diabetes in the world will increase by 55% in 2040. Alarmingly, Africa is expected to show the biggest increase with an estimated increase of 140%! Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder caused by abnormal insu...
06/11/2018
As we touched on last week, the health of you and your baby is of utmost importance. Antenatal checks during your pregnancy monitor and sustain your health. If you’re expecting we’re here to help and support you in your journey to motherhood.
Your newborn baby is the light of your life, and we’re sure you want the best for your little one. Newborn checks ensure the health & development of your baby, and at our practice we’re here to support you and your baby every step of the way.
Breast Cancer has in one way or the other affected someone we know or someone close to us, and with October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we sat down with with our specialist family physician, Dr. Sheena Mathew, for a Q & A session.
Q & A’s with our specialist family physician Dr. Sheena Mathew October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Breast Cancer has in one way or the other affected someone we know or someone close to us. Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths associated with this disease is ...
23/10/2018
We take women’s health seriously. We recommend that all women come for regular Cervical and breast cancer screening and gynecological assessments.
Take the next step in maintaining your health, and let us manage your gynecological checkups.
Patients are often not sure how to differentiate between symptoms of allergies, the common cold, and flu. Click now for more information.
16/10/2018
[BLOG] It’s breast cancer awareness month, and we encourage all women to do regular breast cancer self examinations at home. Always check for any changes in your breasts and underarms, and spend time feeling for lumps. Early detection makes a huge difference!
Depression affects a lot of people, but it’s still something that isn’t taken seriously, at home or in the workplace. The battle with depression is an ongoing struggle, and patients diagnosed with it need the care of those around them.
Has your body taken a hit after your child birth? Many women suffer from urinary incontinence due to weakened pelvic floor muscles after the strain of childbirth.
It is important to be aware of risk factors that could predispose to depression as well as the signs and symptoms of this disorder. Click now for more info!
28/08/2018
We often take our mental health for granted during postnatal care.You can undergo immense emotional and mental distress after childbirth.
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Blouberg Family Practice provides a unique offering of affordable specialist care for your entire family. Our practice is headed by a specialist Family Physician who offers a diverse spectrum of services ranging from Chronic disease management, Paediatric care, Women’s health services, Mental health care and Palliative care.
The practice is headed by Dr. Sheena Mathew, a Family Physician, who completed her 4-year Family Medicine speciality at the University of Stellenbosch and her medical degree at the University of Witwatersrand.
Our Family Physician’s patient-centered care is a revival of traditional medicine and its core values, where your family doctor shares an intimate relationship with you and your family.
The patient-physician relationship is an intricate aspect of the Family Physician’s practice and providing continuity of care is key to the development of this special relationship. The Family Physician’s comprehensive consultation with a patient seeks to understand the patient’s experience of the illness and how this impacts on their lives.