Outreach – Red Cross Children`s Hospital
Outreach Red Cross Children`s Hospital - December 2019 This festive season we are giving back to the Red Cross Children`s Hospital (Oncology Department). We ask all our AOM family and…
Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Health is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being - and not merely the absence of disease. Before the industrial revolution, fitness was defined as the…
Guide to Maintaining Accessibility in Buildings for All Persons with Disabilities
Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. A disability may be present from birth, or occur…
The Right to Inclusive and Quality Education for Children with Disabilities
South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. This post aims to raise awareness about children and young people with disabilities, and their…
Disability Rights Awareness Month
South Africa commemorates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December. 3 December is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and is also commemorated as…
Epilepsy Awareness – Risk Factors & Causes
Epilepsy, also known as seizure disorder, is a neurological disorder, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. It is marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, unusual behaviour,…
Lung Cancer Awareness: Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The lungs are the primary organs of the respiratory system in humans. Their function is to extract oxygen from the atmosphere and transfer it…
Liver Cancer Awareness: Causes, Signs & Symptoms
October is Liver Cancer Awareness month. In many countries liver cancer is the most common type of cancer, with more than 800,000 people diagnosed each year world-wide. The liver is…
Cerebral Palsy Types & Common Symptoms
Brief overview: Cerebral palsy is a movement disorder that can affect posture and many aspects of daily life. Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by damage or abnormal development in parts…
Global Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week
We would like to dedicate this week to our beautiful girls; Trinity Naicker, Mea Lily Meyer, and Karlien Roets. You can also bring awareness by proudly wearing your bracelets to represent them! Learn more about Tracheostomy Tube Awareness Week
Down Syndrome Facts & Characteristics
Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder arising at the time of conception. There is an extra number 21 chromosome (Trisomy 21) which causes delays in ...
Mom shares how Gorlin Goltz Syndrome has affected the lives of Reece and family
Mom shares how Gorlin Goltz Syndrome has affected the lives of Reece and family Update 07/03/2019. "How has gorlins affected our lives… My little man was diagnosed 3 years with…
Melanoma Skin Cancer – Signs & Symptoms
Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and SA has one of the highest monitored ultra violet levels in the world, resulting in one of the highest...
Neuroblastoma Cancer in Children – Signs, Symptoms and Treatment
A brief introduction to Neuroblastoma Cancer in Children, what signs and sympoms to look out for and various treatment options... What is Neuroblastoma?
About Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism is a lifelong, complex condition that occurs as a result of disordered brain growth, structure and development. It is believed to stem from a…