UWC Campus Health & Wellness Centre

UWC Campus Health & Wellness Centre UWC CAMPUS HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTRE. Modern and well-staffed facilities for your health related concerns. Day to day primary health care plus so much more.

UWC has modern and well-staffed facilities for your health related concerns. The services range from day to day primary health care needs to more specialised surgical procedures which are done on site. We embrace a holistic approach to your health care needs and offer you natural health care options as well, all at one beautiful site: The Campus Health Centre has been located on the 1st floor of t

he Community Health Sciences Building for the past 17 years and has been operated by Dr D H Bagwandeen & Associates since 2003. Our practice is a modern, attractive, state-of-the-art facility. We provide a full range of primary healthcare services that include:
- Diagnosis & treatment of common ailments
- Contraception / family planning methods
- PAP smears for females
- Diagnosis & treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STD)
- Counselling, diagnosis & management of HIV infection
- Management of Tuberculosis (TB)
- Performing minor surgical procedures

We also provide more specialised services such as:
- Performing ECGs & lung function tests
- General medical examinations for insurance, sportspersons, job applications, etc.
- Blood & other laboratory tests for various conditions
- Management of sport injuries
- Dispensing of medication
- Immunisation against various diseases
- Medical weight management programmes
- Comprehensive medical aesthetics services

For your convenience, our health shop stocks a wide range of vitamins, supplements and personal care products. Apart from the extensive aesthetic renovations to the Health Centre, we have established a much anticipated Health Shop. The new Health Shop is fully operational and offers the UWC community the convenience of getting natural and healthy supplements, vitamins and various other health-promoting products right here on Campus. Leading skin care and weight management products will also feature prominently in the products stocked. We further equipped the Health Centre with a mini theatre to perform more extensive medical and surgical procedures and we introduced a comprehensive range of lifestyle modification and aesthetic medical services to our already extensive range of primary health care services! Dr Bagwandeen has a special interest in lifestyle management, medical aesthetics and weight management and has extensive training and experience in these new and exciting fields. The Health Centre will offer a full range of treatment options within this area of medical care and will operate over extended hours to accommodate your needs in this regards. Please call on us or visit us to find out further details and about the range of care options available to you. Our friendly staff will be glad to assist you with all your health care questions. For an appointment to consult with a Doctor or Nurse, please visit: http://doctorsvisit.co.za/members/

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others....
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others.” - Nelson Mandela

Today, we honor the legacy of Nelson Mandela - a symbol of hope, justice and compassion. Mandela Day is a global call to action: to inspire change, uplift others and make every minute count. 🌍💛

Even 67 minutes can change a life.

🩺 Men’s Health Month at UWC 🩺A Reminder of today's free health screening open to all UWC staff and students!📅 Date and T...
19/06/2025

🩺 Men’s Health Month at UWC 🩺

A Reminder of today's free health screening open to all UWC staff and students!

📅 Date and Time: 19 June 2025 (9AM - 2PM)
📍 Venue: Campus Health and Wellness Centre, Next to B-Block, First Floor

Come through for:
✅ Free Blood Pressure Checks
✅ Free Sugar (Glucose) Testing
✅ Free HIV Testing
✅ Info on Prostate Cancer and Men's Health Awareness

Let’s prioritize your health — it’s time to check in with yourself.
| Quick | Confidential | No Booking Needed

🩺 Men’s Health Month at UWC 🩺In honour of Men’s Health Month, the Campus Health and Wellness Centre invites all male stu...
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🩺 Men’s Health Month at UWC 🩺
In honour of Men’s Health Month, the Campus Health and Wellness Centre invites all male students and staff to a Free Health Screening Day!

📅 Date and Time: 19 June 2025 (9AM - 2PM)
📍 Venue: Campus Health and Wellness Centre, Next to B-Block, First Floor

Come through for:
✅ Free Blood Pressure Checks
✅ Free Sugar (Glucose) Testing
✅ Free HIV Testing
✅ Info on Prostate Cancer and Men's Health Awareness

Let’s prioritize your health — it’s time to check in with yourself.
| Quick | Confidential | No Booking Needed

💪 June is Men’s Health Month 2025! 💙This month, we’re raising awareness and encouraging men to take charge of their heal...
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💪 June is Men’s Health Month 2025! 💙
This month, we’re raising awareness and encouraging men to take charge of their health—because preventive care saves lives.

📅 Regular check-ups
🥗 Balanced nutrition
🏃 Physical activity
🧠 Mental health check-ins
🚭 Avoiding harmful habits

Your health is your power. Don’t wait to prioritize it. Let’s support the men in our lives to live longer, stronger, and healthier.

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If you’re up early enough tomorrow morning, then you can tune into the Morning Expresso Morning Show - SABC 3 at 07:15 on SABC TV to watch Dr Bagwandeen’s interview on how to quit smoking in preparation for WORLD NO TO***CO DAY on the 31st May 🎉🎉

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They explore sleep cycles, the impact of age and gender on sleep needs, the concept of sleep debt, and the identification of sleep disorders.
The discussion also covers practical sleep hygiene tips to improve sleep quality, emphasizing the significance of understanding individual sleep patterns and needs.

Ready for that good night's sleep? Tune in to discover what sweet dreams are made of! 😴

Link: https://linktr.ee/theovarianclub...

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Dr Kawalsky's latest episode on hormonal acne & rosacea is out now!
They are unpacking all the science behind your skin and the role of hormones.

Watch via link below 👇🏽

🔗 https://linktr.ee/theovarianclub?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=9452c349-9fc8-4667-900a-e2c0eb72ea04

Remember to always consult a medical doctor if you are experiencing issues with your skin :)

Flu season is here and it's time to get your Flu Vaccine 💉Benefits of being vaccinated against Flu:- Reduce your risk of...
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Flu season is here and it's time to get your Flu Vaccine 💉

Benefits of being vaccinated against Flu:

- Reduce your risk of having to visit a doctor by 40-60%.
- Prevent getting sick with the Flu.
- Prevent severe hospitalization from underlying issues like Asthma and heart diseases.
- Prevent the spread of Flu.

Call us on 021 959 2875/6 or email us at health@uwc.ac.za to find out more information.

R100 each and subject to availability as stock is limited!

The first HIV Drive for 2025 will be taking place at Jakes Gerwell Hall next week and we urge all UWC students to know t...
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The first HIV Drive for 2025 will be taking place at Jakes Gerwell Hall next week and we urge all UWC students to know their status and get tested!💉

Where: Jakes Gerwell Hall
When: 3 - 6 March 2025
Time: 9am - 3pm

There is limited space per day so make sure you get there early 😁

Health Awareness And Wellness Drive

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How lucky are we to have our very own Dr T Kawalsky start a podcast tackling women's health myths, questions and concerns that all of us ladies can relate to?

A conversational podcast by two best friends across countries, South Africa and France, tackling the trendiest women’s health and wellness topics through a scientific lens.

Join Dr Tarryn Kawalsky (campus doctor at Campus Health & Wellness Centre) and health expat Emma Ichai as they empower listeners to navigate the complex women's wellness world, exploring delicate subjects one conversation at a time. Confused about women's health? Tune in and subscribe for some valuable insights!

Link: https://linktr.ee/theovarianclub?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=97835446-9d96-4c4d-8f5d-2a43e45ec69b

The Ovarian Club: Powering Life, Nurturing Health, Shaping Sustainable Wellness.

Tune into Expresso Morning Show - SABC 3  tomorrow morning (30 July 2024) at 6am to see Dr Bagwandeen discuss Gut Health...
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Come through to the Campus Health and Wellness Centre TODAY for your FREE eye test🤓Hosted by Mullers Optometrists from M...
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Come through to the Campus Health and Wellness Centre TODAY for your FREE eye test🤓

Hosted by Mullers Optometrists from Middestad Mall in Bellville this eye test is a simple screening to ensure that the health of you eyes are up to date 🫡

They are at our clinic today from 9am to 3pm.

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Belhar

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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