World Hypertension Day

Loading player...

17 May is World Hypertension Day and in the OFM Family Focus, Yolanda Maartens finds out from the Heart and Stroke foundation why you need to know what your blood pressure is.

DISCLAIMER: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

17 May 2021 2AM English South Africa Kids & Family · Education

Other recent episodes

30 jaar lank al in ‘n rolstoel, Brunhild Strauss motiveer almal om Loslitdag te ondersteun die 5de September

Brunhild Strauss is woonagtig in Springbok in die Noordkaap. Hy is ‘n parapleeg vanaf sy bors verlarm weens ‘n motorongeluk 30 jaar gelede. Hy is aan diens by die Nasionale Raad vir en van Persone met Gestremdhede (NCPD) as Ontwikkelings Werker en beeiwer homself vir die bewusmaking en inklusiewe omgewing…

26 Aug 11AM 6 min

Kolorektale kanker is onder die top 3 kankers in mans en vroue in SA

Kolorektale kanker is in ‘n groot mate leefstyl verwant, en Suid Afrikaners moet let op die verskeie risiko faktore. Wees bedag op die tekens en simptome van Kolorektale kanker en kry dadelik hulp. Vlooi Venter , Kliniese Verpleegspesialis by KANSA, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Familie Fokus…

5 Aug 5AM 8 min

Global initiative driven by National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities to be presented at G20 summit

Taking place under the auspices of South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025 the Disability-20 (D20) seeks to centre the voices, leadership, and lived experiences of persons with disabilities in global policy formulation. With the momentum initiated by the Brazilian G20 Presidency in 2024, South Africa is uniquely positioned to solidify…

29 Jul 10AM 8 min

Living with Lupus for 13 years, NW foundation offers support to others

Lolo Lekgoane joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to motivate you to live life without limits. She speaks about her journey with SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) and how fighting to stay healthy has created awareness of the plight of others also faced by this autoimmune disease.

25 Jun 3AM 7 min

Children with autism supported with compassion and care at Bloemfontein School of Autism

The Bloemfontein School of Autism is the only one of it’s kind in the Free State. Regional Development Officer for Autism SA, Salina Jele, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to talk about their support groups for parents, the needs of the school and the importance of understanding…

28 May 2AM 5 min

All episodes