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14/08/2025

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26/06/2025

12/06/2025

🩺 Top 5 Reasons to Book Your Annual Check-Up

Your health is your greatest asset — don’t wait until something feels wrong. At Hills Medical Centre, we believe in staying proactive, not reactive.

Here’s why your annual check-up matters:

1. Early Detection Saves Lives
Identify issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes before they become serious.

2. Personalized Prevention Plan
Get expert advice on how to stay healthy based on your unique lifestyle, risk factors, and family history.

3. Update Your Health Records
Ensure your vaccinations, screening tests, and medications are up to date.

4. Mental & Emotional Check-In
Your physical and mental health go hand in hand. Let’s talk about stress, sleep, and wellbeing.

5. Build a Long-Term Relationship With Your Doctor
Trust and continuity of care mean better long-term health outcomes.

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🗓️ Don’t delay — your future self will thank you!
📍 Hills Medical Centre – Durbanville

05/06/2025

👨‍⚕️ Mansgesondheidsmaand – Jou Gesondheid, Jou Verantwoordelikheid

Mansgesondheidsmaand is ’n belangrike geleentheid om mans bewus te maak van die belangrikheid van voorkomende sorg en om verantwoordelikheid vir hul liggaamlike én geestelike gesondheid te neem.

Baie ernstige siektes wat mans raak – soos hartvatsiektes, hoë bloeddruk, kanker en diabetes – kan dikwels vroeg opgespoor en bestuur word met gereelde mediese ondersoeke.

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🔍 Belangrike Gesondheidstappe vir Mans:

1. Gereelde mediese ondersoeke:
Laat minstens een keer per jaar ’n algemene ondersoek doen – selfs al voel jy gesond.

2. Bloeddruk & Cholesterol:
Moniteer dit gereeld – veral as jy ouer as 40 is of 'n familiegeskiedenis het van hartsiektes.

3. Prostaatgesondheid:
Mans ouer as 45 moet hul prostaat laat toets – prostaatkanker is een van die mees algemene kankers by mans.

4. Beheer stres en geestesgesondheid:
Depressie en angs is gereeld, maar word selde bespreek. Moet nooit skaam wees om hulp te vra nie.

5. Beweeg meer, eet gesonder:
Gereelde oefening en ’n gebalanseerde dieet hou jou hart, brein en liggaam sterk.

6. Vermy rook en oormatige alkohol:
Hierdie gewoontes is gekoppel aan ’n hoë risiko vir kanker en lewersiektes.

7. Toets gereeld vir chroniese toestande:
Diabete, HIV en hoë cholesterol toon dikwels nie simptome nie – vroeë opsporing red lewens.

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📍 Onthou:

Voorkoming is beter as genesing.
’n Gesonde man beteken ’n sterker gemeenskap en ’n gelukkiger gesin.

👉 Besoek vandag nog Hills Mediese Sentrum vir jou gesondheidsondersoek. Jou toekoms begin by vandag se keuse.

👨‍⚕️ Men’s Health Month – Your Health, Your Responsibility

Men’s Health Month is an important reminder for men to take charge of their physical and mental well-being through preventative healthcare and lifestyle changes.

Many serious conditions that affect men – such as heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, and diabetes – can often be detected early and managed effectively with routine checkups.

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🔍 Key Health Steps for Men:

1. Schedule regular health checkups:
Even if you feel fine, make time for a full medical exam at least once a year.

2. Monitor blood pressure & cholesterol:
Especially important for men over 40 or with a family history of heart conditions.

3. Prostate health matters:
Men over 45 should screen for prostate issues – prostate cancer is one of the most common male cancers.

4. Look after your mental health:
Depression and anxiety are common but often overlooked. Don’t hesitate to seek help.

5. Stay active and eat well:
Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for heart, brain, and overall health.

6. Avoid smoking and excess alcohol:
These habits significantly raise your risk of cancer and liver disease.

7. Screen for chronic conditions:
Diabetes, HIV, and high cholesterol may show no early symptoms – early detection saves lives.

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📍 Remember:

Prevention is better than cure.
A healthy man builds a stronger community and a happier family.

👉 Book your checkup today at Hills Medical Centre – your future starts with the choices you make today.

29/05/2025

🛑 World No To***co Day – 31 May 2025 🛑
🚭 Breathe Life, Not Smoke 🚭

At Hills Medical Centre , we’re standing with the world this week to raise awareness about the dangers of to***co use. To***co kills over 8 million people each year – and many of these deaths are preventable.

This year, we encourage our patients, friends, and families to choose health over habit.

💔 To***co increases your risk for:
• Heart disease
• Lung cancer
• Stroke
• Chronic respiratory conditions
• Complications in pregnancy

💪 It’s never too late to quit.
Your body starts healing just 20 minutes after your last cigarette.

🩺 Need support to quit smoking? Our medical team is here to help with guidance, support, and treatment options.

📞 Contact us today at 021 975 1358
📍 Visit us in Durbanville or send us a message to book a consultation.

***coDay ***coFreeFuture

09/05/2025

Today, on 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated nursing staff across South Africa.

Your compassion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to patient care do not go unnoticed.

Every shift you work, every life you touch, and every sacrifice you make reflects the true spirit of service.

Thank you for being the backbone of our healthcare system—your courage and care make a profound difference every single day.

08/05/2025

• May is South Africa's Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on increasing awareness, reducing stigma, and improving access to mental healthcare.

• This year's theme is "Access and Inclusion: why community mental health is important."

Follow this 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟰 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

https://myhealthpartner.co.za/articles/four-pillars-of-relaxation

08/05/2025

In South Africa, the flu season typically begins in the first week of June and can last around 12 weeks, but can range from as short as 7 weeks to as long as 25 weeks. It's characterized by the circulation of influenza viruses, primarily A and B, during the colder winter months.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Start and Duration:

The average start of the flu season is the first week of June, but it can begin as early as April or as late as July.

The season typically lasts about 12 weeks, but the duration can vary.

Peak Activity:

The peak of flu activity is usually during the winter months.

Common Symptoms:

Flu symptoms can include fever, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, and chills.

Vaccination:

Vaccination is recommended, especially for those at higher risk, and is most effective when given before the season starts. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) provides updates and information on the flu season.

Prevention:

Practices like washing hands frequently, covering coughs and sneezes, and avoiding close contact with sick individuals can help prevent the spread of the flu.

27/03/2025

Discovery Vitality Health Check availability at Hills Medical Centre

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29/11/2024

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Thank you for another unforgettable year. 🩵

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