May brings a powerful reminder of the role prevention plays in building healthier, more resilient workplaces. This month’s Avoir Corporate Healthcare Newsletter highlights key observances—from World No Tobacco Day to Hypertension Awareness, Burns Safety, Hand Hygiene, and Child Protection Week—each offering practical ways organisations can strengthen wellbeing, safety culture, and long‑term employee support.
The Avoir April Newsletter is now live — and this month is all about awareness, education, and proactive wellbeing.April brings a series of important national health observances, and our latest edition unpacks the themes that inspire healthier choices, informed conversations, and stronger communities.
March brings a renewed focus on prevention, early detection, and everyday wellbeing. Explore this month’s insights, health highlights, and practical guidance curated to support healthier workplaces and healthier communities.
A look at Prostate Cancer and Medical Aid Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction: Prostate cancer is a significant health concern affecting men worldwide. It is the second most common cancer among men, with a considerable impact on their physical and emotional well-being. Thankfully, medical aid benefits can play a crucial role in supporting individuals diagnosed …
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure (High-High), is a silent killer that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a chronic medical condition in which the force of blood against the walls of arteries is consistently too high, putting additional strain on the heart and blood vessels. Hypertension is a major risk factor for …
Foskor Mine in partnership with Avoir Corporate Healthcare and other stakeholders held a wellness event in the month of September. The event was about bringing information and promoting a healthy lifestyle to the members. Members got to check their high blood, sugar levels, test for their HIV status and get the needed information on how …
September wellness program at Foskor Mine by Avoir Corporate Healthcare Read More »
Overview South Africa has one of the lowest mental health scores in the world according to the report (the annual mental state of the world report) survey from Sapien Labs. Mental illness, aka mental health disorders, refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour. Examples of mental …
Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save the lives of others. There are several types of blood donation. Each type helps meet different medical needs. This is the most common type of blood donation, during which you donate about a pint (about half a litre) of whole blood. Donors are typically required …
June is dedicated to the youth of 1976 who stood up against the apartheid government and laid down their lives fighting for freedom and the right to equal education. Today, one of the toughest decisions that a lot of South Africa’s youth face is whether to have sex, which puts them at risk of unwanted …
June is Men’s Health Month and with the recent standard of living there are certain health issues that should be a cause for concern and awareness should happen. These are the top 3 Health Issues among men: Heart Disease Lung Cancer Depression and Suicide (Mental Health) Heart Disease This is very common among men and …