OFM Family Focus

#FamilyFocus: Childhood Cancer Week - Are more children being diagnosed in SA?

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at UniversitasAcademic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 3 he talks about the current rate of diagnosis in South Africa and the current state of affairs at his unit. He also explains how treatment works and thanks his incredible colleagues for their…

7 Sep 2020 3AM 6 min

#FamilyFocus: Childhood Cancer Week - What is it like working with children with cancer?

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 he talks about the journey a family has to go on when their child is diagnosed, the legacy these children leave when they pass away and the incredible bravery they display every…

7 Sep 2020 2AM 3 min

#FamilyFocus: Childhood Cancer Week - Early warning signs can save a life

Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein. In part 1 he talks about the early warning signs parents and doctors need to look out for and why early detection, saves lives.

7 Sep 2020 2AM 4 min

#OFMFamilyFocus - Women's Health Week: Remind yourself that you are incredible

Minette Jacobs is a social worker in private practice and is helping us wrap up Women's month by reminding us why women are so resilient, strong and inspirational. Every woman deserves a little break, even if it is just to enjoy a cup of coffee or not having to do…

28 Aug 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: Women's Health Week - Are you living with Endometriosis?

Prof Paul Wessels talks about women living with Endometriosis and shares some advice regarding the cause and treatment thereof and reassures patients that there is hope. He also talks about the link between Endometriosis and sub-fertility. To find more details click here: https://citymed.co.za/gynaecology/

27 Aug 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: Women's Health Week - The 7 daily supplements you need

I speak to Schalk Mulder, Marketing Director at Immunadue about the 7 supplements every woman needs to take between the age of 20 - 40 years. You can find more details at https://immunadue.co.za/

26 Aug 2020 3AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: Women's Health Week - An introduction to gynecology - Part 2

Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about menopause, the debate regarding getting a hysterectomy or not and osteoporosis.

25 Aug 2020 3AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: Women's Health Week - An introduction to gynecology - Part 1

Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 1 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about your first appointment with your gynecologist, breast cancer as well as hormone replacements/supplements.

25 Aug 2020 3AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: Women's Health Week - Female Fitness

Ons eindig vrouemaand af met die kollig op gesondheidskwessies wat spesifiek te doen het met vrou wees. Ek gesels met fiksheid-konsultant en eienaar van Dancesation, Cat van der Merwe oor Vroulike Fiksheid. Hoekom is dit so belangrik vir vrouens om aktief te wees? Is daar oefeninge wat jy eerder sou…

24 Aug 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: World Breastfeeding Week - The greatest gift of love between two moms

Mandisa Khanyile is a gender activist and shares her very personal story with us. Her good friend Tamsyn was a breastfeeding activist and when Mandisa's baby arrived she was unable to breastfeed. Tamsyn stepped in and breastfed Mandisa's baby boy on her behalf for the first week of his life…

7 Aug 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: World Breastfeeding Week - It's time to normalise breastfeeding in SA

Anel Olsson, is the founder of a campaign called “Normalise Breastfeeding South Africa”, which aims to address the stigmas surrounding breastfeeding. She explains why we need to allow mom's to feel that it is fine to breastfeed their child whenever, wherever.

6 Aug 2020 2AM 3 min

#OFMFamilieFokus - Wêreld Borsvoeding-week: 'n Goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding

‘n Goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding - Eloïse Swanepoel is 'n dieetkundige by Potchefstroom Hospitaal en het haar meestersgraad gedoen in, en het 'n spesiale belangstelling en passie vir baba en kindervoeding. Sy studeer tans om 'n borsvoedingskonsultant te word. 1) Wat kan mammas doen om 'n goeie begin…

5 Aug 2020 2AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: World Breastfeeding Week - Why do many South African women not breastfeed?

Dr Chantell Witten is currently based at the University of the Free State, Faculty of Health Sciences in the division for Health Professions Education. She is a dietitian by profession and training focusing specifically on infant and young child nutrition. She completed her PHD at the North West University. Dr…

2 Aug 2020 11AM 2 min

#FamilyFocus: World Breastfeeding Week - The benefits of breastfeeding a micro preemie

I chat to Registered Nutritionist, Pumla Dlamini from VITAMIN ANGELS (www.vitaminangels.org) She is also the co-Chair at www.sacsowach.org. We continue to celebrate Wolrd Breastfeeding Week as she shares her personal journey about breastfeeding her micro preemie who was born at 26 weeks. Not only does she highlight some of the…

2 Aug 2020 11AM 4 min

#FamilyFocus: World Breastfeeding Week - Support breastfeeding for a healthier planet