Free screening of chronic illnesses offered
Excited community members came in their numbers to utilise the opportunity of free services rendered by the doctors from their own township.
Doctors from all over Kathorus invited members of the community to an Open Wellness Day where members of the community received free education on their well-being.
Community members received a free screening of chronic illnesses during the event that took place at Dr Molopyane and Stoffel Surgery on Zakhele Street, Extension Two, in Vosloorus, recently.
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Dr Rebecca Stoffel, the owner of the venue that hosted the first instalment of the event, said the purpose of the day was to give back to the community who support their practices.
“We as a group of doctors from around Kathorus, who care about the well-being of the ordinary community members, formed a company called Reined in 2018. As the group, we visit each other in our different practices where we invite community members and give them free education on their well-being, more especially the importance of blood testing,” said Stoffel.
She added: “We also give them a free screening of chronic illnesses, give medical advice and make sure that the illness is successfully treated.”
Stoffel said this will be an ongoing event with the next one set to take place in Reiger Park. She advised the community of Reiger Park to get ready for the event.
Patients were screened for diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure) and asthma. They were also advised to find out their weight, height and blood type, as well as their risk profile.
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Bertha Mahlatji, one of the community members, said the Open Wellness Day was beneficial for everyone in attendance, especially those who are unemployed with no money to consult doctors.
“Others, like myself, were not even aware of their illnesses. As I was screened for my blood pressure, I found out that I have hypertension. I was prescribed medication immediately. So, prevention is better than cure,” said Mahlatji.
She thanked all the doctors who dedicated their time to come and offer their services to the community members.
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