OFM Family Focus

Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Phillip Scott skoolhoof by Amari skool.

Carey Haupt is a registered dietician and lactation consultant. She is a breastfeeding advocate and helps unpack some of the most common questions regarding breastfeeding.

Executive Director at the South African Breastmilk Reserve, Stasha Jordan explains why breastmilk banking plays such an important role in protecting breastfeeding.

Mamma Melissa van Niekerk van Potchefstroom deel haar borsvoedingsreis met Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens.

Dr. Chantell Witten joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens.

What policies or laws are in place to protect breastfeeding in the workplace? Dr Lynette Daniels answers the burning questions around breastfeeding in the workplace.

Dietician at the Potchefstroom Hospital, Eloise Swanepoel explains what this year's WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action) theme is and why families in South Africa should make it a priority.

Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to social worker Theresa Erasmus about the FS Society for the Blind.

Mid Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Jared Mc Intyre from Mustangs Wheelchair Rugby Club. Listen to their conversation below.

Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Buyi Choene, director of Nazarene Hope Centre.

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 re...

At 'Khanya for Life' the team believes that with the right support and training, persons with disabilities have the potential to shine through their disability.

LJ Visser is op die ouderdom van 2 die eerste keer met Leukemie gediagnoseer. Hy was ongelooflik dapper en sy stryd het almal om hom geinspireer om die meeste te maak van elke dag. LJ is in 2020 oorlede kort na die OFM Braai Challenge hande gevat het met die gemeenskap van Vryburg om fondse in te samel vir sy behandeling. Sy ma Tilana Visser vertel van die pad wat hulle gestap het, hoe 'n speelkam...

Dr Cloete van Vuuren, Internis en Infeksiesiekte-spesialis, gesels oor die huidige Covid-19 entstof, of dit veilig is om te ontvang en wat van die newe-effekte is wat jy kan verwag. Vir meer inligting besoek www.nicd.ac.za

Vir die afgelope 10 jaar word 17 November elke jaar as Wêreld-prematuriteitsdag gevier. Die doel van hierdie dag is om ’n bewustheid te kweek van voortydse geboortes en die probleme van voortydse babas en hulle gesinne wêreldwyd. In Suid-Afrika word 15% van alle babas – wat op een uit sewe babas neerkom – voortyds gebore. Mede-professor by die Skool van Verpleegkunde by die NWU Potchefstroom Kampu...

In deel twee van ons gesprek met Dr Henning Gericke gesels hy oor die aanlyn werkswinkels wat hy aanbied met sy nuwe boek as riglyn. Luister gerus hier.

Dr Henning Gericke talks about his book "Inspiring Parents: Creating champions in sport and life" and explains what positive pressure is and also shares some insight as to why parents/adults should not be projecting their own goals onto their children. In part 2 he will talk about his online workshops that he is presenting for parents until the end of the year to understand your children better.

With health care professionals, allied and essential workers being at the forefront of all health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Heart and Stroke Foundation wanted to reach out to them regarding heart health, thank them for their tireless efforts and also wants individuals at the frontline to know how they can safeguard themselves and their colleagues. Dana Govender, Health Promotions Ma...

Dana Govender is the Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa and in part 1 of this topic she focuses on what Covid-19 is, how it is linked to Cardio Vascular Disease and shares some tips on staying healthy during the pandemic.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa recommends that if you drink alcohol, then do so in moderation. Drinking too much alcohol is harmful to your heart and general health. Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year from cardiovascular disease, lung disorders, cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Smoking along with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, diabetes...

Diet is a risk factor for heart health and up to 80% of premature heart disease and stroke can be prevented through your life choices and habits, such as eating a healthy diet. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your heart and overall health. Hayley Cimring is a Senior Registered Dietician and Nutrition Team Leader at the Heart and Stroke Foun...

World Heart Day is recognised on the 29th of Sept and I speak to the CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, Prof Pamela Naidoo who explains that we have much to worry about when it comes to Cardiovascular Disease in South Africa. She highlights some of the behavioural risk factors that are directly contributing to a rise in heart disease.

According to the CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of South Africa, Prof Pamela Naidoo, we have much to worry about when it comes to Cardiovascular Disease in South Africa, she also explains how South Africa's efforts fits into the World Heart Federation's theme for 2020 and touches on the increased risk Covid-19 patients face when they have underlying heart conditions.

Dr Nikita Blake is a Senior Registrar at the Plastic and Reconstructive surgery Department at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein and one of the experts part of the Smile Foundation's Smile Week. We find out why cleft lip and palette is something that needs to be treated surgically and how it changes these little patients' lives.

Dr Carlo Grebe is part of the team at Dentists at Memorial and Healthy Smiles Dental Studio in Kimberley. In part two of Oral Health Week het talks about Cosmetic Dentistry. What it is, why many adults are getting braces and what you need to look out for if you want to get bleaching done. Take a listen here.