OFM Family Focus: Recent Episodes
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OFM Family Focus is your daily appointment discussing your family’s needs on Mid-Morning Magic, weekdays, 09:00 - 12:00. Yolanda Maartens discuss education and learning, family health and nutrition, babies and toddlers, parenting and marriage advice, as well as teenagers and planning for the future with various experts in the respective fields. Read more: https://www.ofm.co.za/Blogs?page=1&blog=135
'n Kankerdiagnose is vir enige jong mens lewensveranderend. Buiten die fisiese uitdagings, is daar ook groot emosionele en praktiese behoeftes. In die OFM Familie Fokus gesels Yolanda Maartens met Anina Meiring, Dienstebestuurder: KANSA TLC, oor hoe die AYA-kamers 'n veilige ruimte vir tieners en jong volwassenes met kanker skep, en hoe hierdie inisiatief hoop, ondersteuning en 'n gevoel van normaliteit aan jong pasiënte en hul gesinne bied.
Lees gerus meer aanlyn by https://cansa.org.za/cansa-opens-second-recovery-space-customised-for-young-cancer-patients/
Die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (KANSA) vier in 2026, 95 jaar van diens. Junie elke jaar word wêreldwyd aandag gevestig op die impak van kanker op persone gediagnoseer met kanker, hul versorgers, geliefdes, familie en ander mense binne die oorlewende se kring. Dikwels het hierdie mense net iemand nodig om mee te praat oor hul kankerervaring.
Olivia Curlewis, Diensspesialis by KANSA, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Familie Fokus om te vertel hoe KANSA se teleberadingsdiens werk. Skakel gerus die hulplyn by 0800 22 66 22.
The staging of cancer plays a vital role in treatment and treatment outcome. Early stages of diagnosis often has a positive outcomes vs late stage diagnosis which is often associated with poor outcome and high mortality. Clinical Nursing Specialist at the Cancer Association of SA, Vlooi Venter, joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to explain the importance of early detection and to unpack the different stages of cancer. You can get detailed information online www.cansa.org.za or email vventer@cansa.org.za
At only 18 her life changed, forever and 32 years later Nthabiseng Molongoana still reflects on that day with pain but equal amounts of hope. Today, as Provincial Director of APD Free State, Nthabiseng isn’t just running programs—she’s transforming lives across the entire province. Every day, she oversees services for hundreds of people, from residential care at the Jean Webber Home to skills training at Kopano Workshop. But what makes her leadership special isn’t just what she does—it’s how she does it. She joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to challenge you to live life without limits.
The bond between humans and canines isn’t just a source of joy; it’s a lifeline. Director and Founder of Honey’s Garden Medical Service Dogs, Lucy Breytenbach has turned her lifelong passion for animals into a mission to help those living with epilepsy. Lucy and the team from Honey’s Garden Medical Service Dogs aim to bridge the gap between South Africans in need and the life-changing support of a service dog.
Epilepsie is 'n toestand wat mense nie verstaan nie. Wat is van die taboos van Epilepsie? Dr. Ben van Niekerk ontmasker sommige van die wanpersepsies, veral vir kinders wat met epilepsie saamleef.
OFM Family Focus is your daily appointment discussing your family’s needs on Mid-Morning Magic, weekdays, 09:00 - 12:00. Yolanda Maartens discuss
education and learning, family health and nutrition, babies and toddlers, parenting and marriage advice, as well as teenagers and planning for the future with various experts in the respective fields. Read more: https://www.ofm.co.za/Blogs?page=1&blog=135
OFM Family Focus is your daily appointment discussing your family’s needs on Mid-Morning Magic, weekdays, 09:00 - 12:00. Yolanda Maartens discuss
education and learning, family health and nutrition, babies and toddlers, parenting and marriage advice, as well as teenagers and planning for the future with various experts in the respective fields. Read more: https://www.ofm.co.za/Blogs?page=1&blog=135
This year Epilepsy South Africa is launching a bold new national campaign – Epilepsy Pledge: Epilepsy In Action – calling on all South Africans to take one meaningful step to support persons with epilepsy. Epilepsy SA calls all South Africans to take one meaningful action today to support persons with epilepsy. National Director of Epilepsy SA, Sharelene Cassel joins Kayla Barker in the OFM Family Focus to dive into the importance of awreness moving into action.
Menopouse gaan nie net oor warm gloede en breinbeneweldheid nie. Dit is ook ‘n tyd wanneer hormonale veranderinge die risiko van borskanker kan beïnvloed. Kliniese Verpleeg Spesialis by KANSA, Vlooi Venter, sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te verduidelik hoe hormone, menopouse en kanker jou risiko kan beïnvloed. Besoek gerus www.cansa.org.za vir meer inligting.
The Deputy Director at the Disability Unit based at the Central University of Technology Bloemfontein, Mohau Manyarela, joins Yolanda Maartens to challenge you to live life without limits. He highlights the importance of accessibility for students and also the lengths they go to for the individual needs of students. The Disability Unit has various programs that they implement across faculties. For more information you can visit: https://www.cut.ac.za/disability-unit
The Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council (GYLC) was established to evolve Special Olympics youth work from being for the youth to by the youth. The Council aims to position young leaders to play an active role in the execution of Special Olympics programming at the Global, Regional, National, and local levels. For the next two year term, two young South Africans have been chosen as members to represent Africa. Lumka Gogela joins Yolanda Maartens to challenge you to live life without limits and to share her journey within the Special Olympics team and GYLC.
The Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council (GYLC) was established to evolve Special Olympics youth work from being for the youth to by the youth. The Council aims to position young leaders to play an active role in the execution of Special Olympics programming at the Global, Regional, National, and local levels. For the next two year term, two young South Africans have been chosen as members to represent Africa. Zamangwe Mazibuko joins Yolanda Maartens to challenge you to live life without limits and to share her journey within the Special Olympics team and GYLC.
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 so wel as toeganklinkeid en die uitrol van projekte in die Namakwaland. Hy help ook met die insamel van volwasse weggooibare doeke en die rekonstruksie van trappe by laekoste behuising na opritte vir toegang. Brunhild sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om jou te motiveer om met ander oe na mense in rolstoele te kyk en om jou deel te doen vanjaar om fondse in te samel vir die noodsaaklike werk wat die NCPD doen deur deel te wees van Loslitdag die 5de September 2025. Meer inligting by casualday.co.za
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 om te gesels oor die insidensie van Kolorektale kanker so wel as die behandelingspad. Kontak haar gerus vventer@cansa.org.za of skakel die tolvrye hulplyn by 0800 22 66 22.
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 the D20 as a recognised and impactful platform within G20 structures. The G20, as a global policy driver, must reflect inclusive values that go beyond, and the D20 is the collective vehicle to achieve that. Therina Wentzel, National Director at the NCPD joins Yolanda Maartens to share the progress they have made with this initiative and to invite participation in the various workstreams being hosted across the country. They are also gearing up for Casual Day which is on the 5th of September. To get involved visit https://ncpd.org.za/g20-d20/
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.
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 children living with Autism. You can find more information at https://www.aut2know.co.za/
Disability Connect is South Africa’s leading portal for disability in the workplace news, perspectives and general information. They also host South Africa’s Biggest Career and Workplace Readiness Expo’s For People Living With Disabilities and an annual summit which is taking place in May 2025. Managing Editor of Disability Connect, Chris Buchanan joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to motivate you to live life without limits. Check them out online at www.disabilityconnect.co.za
Kanker van die eierstokke is nie die mees algemene van die vroulike cankers nie, maar die dodelikste vanwee die verskuilde tekens en simptome wat aanleiding gee tot laat diagnose en hoe mortaliteit. Vlooi Venter Kliniese Verpleegspesialis by KANSA (Kanker Vereeiging van SA) sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor die misleidende tekens en simptome van ovariale kanker/kanker van die eierstokke. Besoek gerus www.cansa.org.za vir hulpmiddels en ondersteuning.
Annually on 7th April, the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) along with many organizations across the globe, commemorate World Health Day. World Health Day was initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO) to highlight and raise awareness to the key elements that affect and contribute to the health outcomes of every nation around the world. In 2025 the campaign theme is “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures”. The theme urges governments and the health community to increase efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths, and to prioritize women’s long-term health and well-being. Professor Pamela Naidoo, the CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to talk about the importance of World Health Day and the work they do at the Hearth and Stroke Foundation.
Therapeutic horse riding for persons living with disabilities aims to promote social wellbeing, improve quality of life and provides exercise, rehabilitation and recreation for participants and patients. From SARDA Cape Town, PR Manager Bee Lukey joins Yolanda Maartens to motivate you to live life without limits and to gain understanding on the importance of the work they do. Find out more at www.sarda.co.za
The South African Sports Association for the Physically Disabled (SASAPD) is the premier organization responsible for advancing disability sport in South Africa. Jean Miggels, President of the SASAPD joins Yolanda Maartens to motivate listeners to support the para-athletes at the national championships taking place in March. She shares her message of motivation for participating athletes and urges businesses to get involved by providing financial support to their athletes. Find out more at www.sasapd.org.za
Na 20 jaar se diens by die Vereniging van Blindes Vrystaat, het Marianne Kruger einde 2024 afgetree maar steeds bedien sy die gemeenskap van die Vrystaat. Haar passie vir die werk wat hulle dwars oor die streek doen, kan selfs na 2 dekades nie geblus word nie. Sy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor hul dienste en produkte so wel as hul rolbal fondsinsamelings geleentheid die 8ste Maart in Bloemfontein. Jy kan meer uitvind per epos aan fsblind@gmail.com
Kliniese Verpleeg Spesialis, Vlooi Venter sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor die gevare van suiker, rooivleis, alkohol, jou mikrogolfoond en die gebruik van plastiek items. Luister gerus na haar wenke en maak kontak met haar per epos by vventer@cansa.org.za
Charmaine Rider, Administrateur en Finansiele bestuurder by Cancervive het onlangs met Yolanda Maartens gesels tydens ‘n buiteuitsending in Klerksdorp. Cancervive beywer hulself om inligting oor kanker met gemeenskappe dwars oor die land te deel, bewusmaking te kweek en stigmas te breek. Sy gesels ook oor THUTO, hul Whatsapp lyn waar mense in verskeie tale inligting oor kanker kan kry. Kry besonderhede aanlyn https://cancervive.co.za/
Helen Bishop Ortopediese Nasorgtehuis is 'n residensiële sentrum wat sorg, stimulasie en fisioterapie aan 60 kinders en volwassenes van die Noord-Kaap bied. Baie kinders word hier geplaas deur maatskaplike werkers en die howe weens verwaarlosing, mishandeling en verlating en bly uiteindelik tot in volwassenheid by die tehuis as gevolg van 'n gebrek aan toepaslike alternatiewe plasing. Weens 'n befondsingstekort benodig die Helen Bishop tehuis bystand van die publiek om lopende kostes te help dek. Bestuurder van die tehuis, Chrissie Damons gesels met Yolanda Maartens in die OFM Family Focus oor hulle behoeftes en haar betrokkenheid oor die laaste 30 jaar.
Elaine Passmoor National Executive Director, Down Syndrome South Africa joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to talk about Down Syndrome Awareness month which is highlighted annually during October. More info here: https://www.downsyndrome.org.za/awareness-and-fundraising/
Koos Bierman, bemarker vir die “South African Society of Physiotherapy” (SASP) in die Vrystaat sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Familie Fokus. Die SASP word hierdie jaar 100 jaar oud en Suid Afrika was een van die eerste lande waar die professie begin is wat werklik 'n besonderse mylpaal is. Landswyd is daar projekte om die prestasie te vier en in die Vrystaat gaan daar twee kompetiesies wees vir die publiek sowel as skoliere in die Vrystaat
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is well known locally, regionally and internationally for dedicating the entire month of September to heart awareness. This weerk Yolanda Maartens is joined by Prof Pamela Naidoo CEO of the Hearth and Stroke Foundation of SA (HSFSA) to find out more.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is well known locally, regionally and internationally for dedicating the entire month of September to heart awareness. This weerk Yolanda Maartens is joined by Ms Shonisani Nephalama, Nutrition Science Team Lead from the Hearth and Stroke Foundation of SA (HSFSA) to find out more.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is well known locally, regionally and internationally for dedicating the entire month of September to heart awareness. This weerk Yolanda Maartens is joined by Sister Juandre Watson, Health Promotion and Health Risk Assessment Programme Team Lead from the Hearth and Stroke Foundation of SA (HSFSA) to find out more.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is well known locally, regionally and internationally for dedicating the entire month of September to heart awareness. This weerk Yolanda Maartens is joined by Nurse Silvia Craucamp a health promotion officer from the Hearth and Stroke Foundation of SA (HSFSA) to find out more.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) is well known locally, regionally and internationally for dedicating the entire month of September to heart awareness. This weerk Yolanda Maartens is joined by Nurse Silvia Craucamp a health promotion officer from the Hearth and Stroke Foundation of SA (HSFSA) to find out more.
Mid-morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens praat met Liezel Gouws oor hoe sy die lewe sonder perke leef.
Kliniese verpleeg spesialis by CANSA, Vlooi Venter verduidelik hoekom hierdie kanker maklik met Tuberkulose verwar word, wat is die tekens en simptome van Hodgkin’s limfoom waarop mens bedag moet wees en hoe word dit behandel. Besoek https://cansa.org.za/ vir meer besonderhede of epos vventer@cansa.org.za
Rolling Inspiration is the premier lifestyle publication in SA for people with mobility impairments. Highlighting the quality of life that people with mobility impairments can enjoy, Rolling Inspiration shares information on education, work, love, sport, sex, travel and so much more. Editor Mariska Morris joins Yolanda in the OFM Family Focus. Find the digital magazine here: https://www.rollinginspiration.co.za/
The QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) is considered the leading agency representing persons with spinal cord injury and physical disability in South Africa. QASA is a NPO of Quadriplegics and Paraplegics. QASA strives to develop products, programmes and services in order to develop capacity amongst its members and to offer opportunities for societal integration. GM Richard Barron joins Mid-Morning Magic's Nolly Dyonase to find out what the Quad Para Association is about.
Ilse De Wit van Reach For Recovery sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor die vrywilligers wat deel maak van hul program en hoe belangrik dit is om ondersteuning aan borskanker pasiente te bied. Om betrokke te raak kontak haar gerus by 079 760 4491.
Suretha is 'n gebore, grootgeworde Vrystaatse meisie en die middelkind van drie susters. Sy was nog altyd 'n gesonde mens, was lief vir oefening en gesond eet. Toe sy in 2010 gediagnoseer is, het dit vir haar en haar hele gesin as 'n skok gekom.
Haar skenker, haar ma, is 'n besonderse vrou. 4 dae nadat Suretha gediagnoseer is, het sy haar ouma weens ouderdom en siekte verloor, maar haar ma het ongeskonde voortgegaan in haar geloof en moederlike pligte. Sy is steeds soos ’n stoomtrein, onstuitbaar in haar werk as musiekonderwyseres en in haar gemeenskap.
Behalwe vir die paar beperkings wat na-oorplantingspasiënte het, soos om 'n bietjie versigtig te leef vir stampe, ens., het haar lewe meer in die oog verander as in die praktyk. Sy beskou die lewe weer as 'n kind, gryp geleenthede aan en sien dinge vir die wonderwerke wat dit is. Waardeer die mense in haar lewe en die kanse wat sy gegun word.
Vir Suretha is haar gesin haar grootste prioriteit terwyl sy besig is om voor te berei vir die volgende World Transplant Games wat in 2024 in Bormio Italie plaasvind.
Lees meer oor die spele: https://wtgf.org/
Een van die belangrikste faktore in kanker behandeling en uitkoms is vroee opsporing en diagnose.
Die beginsel is: hoe vroer kanker opgespoor word, hoe beter die kans op suksesvolle behandeling en ‘n positiewe uitkoms. Daarom die uiters belangrike uitlating van SA Journal of oncology: Mites & wanpersepsies aangaande kanker is die hoofrede waarom pasiente laat presenteer met kanker.
Vlooi Venter Kliniese Verpleegspesialis van KANSA sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan en gesels oor die mites en wanpersepsies en die invloed hiervan op uitkoms van behandeling sowel as die grade van kanker.
Lees gerus meer hier: https://cansa.org.za/cansa-on-cancer-myths/
Die feit dat Lammert Stavast se seun in 2017 met 'n serebraal gestremdheid gebore is, het sy gesin se lewe op soveel maniere verander. Om doktersafsprake te maak, terapeute te sien, op die internet vir nuwe terapiemetodes te soek en verskillende hulpmiddels te evalueer, het die nuwe norm geword. As finansiele adviseur het Lammert besef dat belastingopgawes vir gestremdes en hul gesinne, 'n nagmerrie kan wees. Dit is toe dat hy "Your Disability Tax" gestig het om die nodige dienste te kan lewer. Hy sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Familie Fokus om hul dienste verder te verduidelik.
Besoek hulle gerus: https://yourdisabilitytax.co.za/
The quadriplegic and paraplegic charitable trust was established in 2012 in order to provide a means of funding for quadriplegics and paraplegics, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who have entrepreneurial opportunities but just need some guidance and support to grow their ideas and opportunities. Entrepreneurship is often a better avenue than mainstream employment for those faced with disabilities in SA. Ari Seirlis from the charitable trust joins Yolanda Maartens to challenge listeners to live life without limits. You can contact the trust here: https://qpctsa.co.za/index.html
Wanneer dit kom by die regte en vryhede van persone met gestremdhede in Suid-Afrika – hoe vergelyk ons met die res van die wêreld?
Wat is van die grootste uitdagings wat mense met 'n gestremdheid in die gesig staar?
Yolanda Maartens gesels met Melanie Lubbe, sekretariaat van SADA oor die belangrike rol wat bewusmaking van hierdie daaglikse kwessies speel om aanvaarding en verandering te bevorder.
https://www.sada.org.za/about-us/
Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens praat met Vlooi Venter, Kliniese Verpleegspesialis by die Kankervereniging van Suid-Afrika (Kansa), oor bewusmaking van Melanome as die dodelikste van kankers, risiko faktore, kenmerke van melanoma en risiko vermindering.
Vir meer inligting besoek KANSA se webtuiste by www.cansa.org.za
Bel Kansa se hulplyn 0800 66 00 66 of stuur ’n e-pos na Vlooi Venter by vventer@cansa.org.za
Om amper lewenslank in 'n rolstoel te spandeer het verskeie uitdaagings maar vir Naudine Booyens van Bloemfontein het sy net besluit om vrede te maak met haar omstandighede en aan te gaan. Sy vertel dat dit soms steeds 'n love/hate verhouding is met haar rolstoel maar sy kry oneindig baie dinge vir haarself gedoen.
Sy is tans besig om haar BCom graad af te handel en sien uit om nie meer sekere van die struikelblokke op kampus te hoef te hanteer nie. Dit is duidelik terwyl sy praat dat die geriewe nie altyd ingerig was vir iemand in 'n rolstoel nie en die toegang tot geboue, klasse en eksamenlokale was soms uiters moeilik. Ten spyte van die moeilike dae het sy positief gebly en bly sy op haar eie.
Luister gerus na haar inspirerende boodskap hier.
World Prematurity Day on 17 November is one of the most important days in the year to raise awareness of the challenges and burden of preterm birth globally. At Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein they host an entire week of awareness and conversations. They focus on supporting moms who currently have prem babies in their neo natal unit as well as inviting other moms to come and share their stories. They also celebrate the doctors and nursing staff who work with these small little humans every day. Dietician at Pelonomi's Neonatal Unit Hanna Williamson joins Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus.
September is deaf awareness month and CEO of the National Institute for the Deaf, Cobus van Deventer joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens to highlight the programs they offer and to elaborate on this year’s theme.
https://nid.org.za/
Casual Day is South Africa’s leading fundraising & awareness campaign for Persons with Disabilities and is the flagship project of the National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities. This year you can “Share a Smile” while proudly sporting your Casual Day sticker.
Launched in 1995, Casual Day is an awareness and fundraising campaign benefiting persons with disabilities. Therina Wentzel: National Director of NCPD joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens to explain how you can get involved and show your support come 1 September 2023.
Get your stickers here: https://casualday.co.za/digital-sticker/
World Breastfeeding Week specifically focuses on breastfeeding and employment/work in 2023. With that in mind, Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens approached the NWU to find out what their breastfeeding policy stipulates. Bonita Maboeta shares the process of putting the policy together and also what it means to the staff of the North West University.
Dr Katie Pereira-Kotze joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens this World Breastfeeding Week. Katie is a dietitian by training and has been working in the field of public health nutrition since 2005. Her research and publications have focused on the protection of breastfeeding through maternity protection for informal workers and the documentation of harmful marketing of commercial milk formula. She talks about maternity protection in South Africa.
Dr Katie Pereira-Kotze joins Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens this World Breastfeeding Week. Katie is a dietitian by training and has been working in the field of public health nutrition since 2005. Her research and publications have focused on the protection of breastfeeding through maternity protection for informal workers and the documentation of harmful marketing of commercial milk formula. She talks about maternity protection in South Africa.
Marizette Croft, Dieetkundige en gesertifiseerde Borsvoedings konsultant van The Lactation Connection en deel van All Things Breastfeeding Pump Demo Centres sluit aan by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens om te gesels oor of jy ‘n kandidaat is vir uitmelk wanneer jy moet terug gaan werk toe? Watse borspomp gaan vir jou werk, hoe kies mens een sonder om geld te mors? Hoe stoor mens borsmelk by die werk en hoe lank kan mens dit buite ‘n yskas hou?
https://allthingsbreastfeeding.co.za/how-it-works/
Marizette Croft, Dieetkundige en gesertifiseerde Borsvoedings konsultant van The Lactation Connection en deel van All Things Breastfeeding Pump Demo Centres sluit aan by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens om te gesels oor of jy ‘n kandidaat is vir uitmelk wanneer jy moet terug gaan werk toe? Watse borspomp gaan vir jou werk, hoe kies mens een sonder om geld te mors? Hoe stoor mens borsmelk by die werk en hoe lank kan mens dit buite ‘n yskas hou?
https://allthingsbreastfeeding.co.za/how-it-works/
Borsvoedingskonsultant en Dieetkundige Eloise Swanepoel gesels oor die volgende: Ek wil borsvoed... hoe nou gemaak? Hoe kan n swanger mamma haarself voorberei vir borsvoedingssukses?
Wat het ek nodig om te borsvoed?
Ek moet teruggaan werk toe, hoe gemaak met borsvoeding?
Om 'n borsvoedingskonsultant naby jou te vind besoek gerus: http://salactationconsultants.co.za/wp/find-a-consultant/
Borsvoedingskonsultant en Dieetkundige Eloise Swanepoel gesels oor die volgende: Ek wil borsvoed... hoe nou gemaak? Hoe kan n swanger mamma haarself voorberei vir borsvoedingssukses?
Wat het ek nodig om te borsvoed?
Ek moet teruggaan werk toe, hoe gemaak met borsvoeding?
Om 'n borsvoedingskonsultant naby jou te vind besoek gerus: http://salactationconsultants.co.za/wp/find-a-consultant/
Jakkies Opwaarts Sentrum is ‘n sentrum vir kinders en jong volwassenes met multi gestremdhede deel van Jacobsdal Primêre Skool in die Vrystaat. Sentrumhoof Marinda van der Walt sluit by Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor hul behoeftes en hoe hulle saam met die gemeenskap werk. Kry meer inligting op Facebook of stuur ‘n epos aan opwaartsjakkies@gmail.com
Voormalige dwelmverslaafde, Tanya van Bloemfontein vertel hoe dwelms haar lewe vir 12 jaar lank verwoes het. Sy sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan in die OFM Familie Fokus om te vertel hoe sy haar pad na herstel gevind het en hoe belangrik 'n ondersteuningsnetwerk is. Sy het hulp by Aurora Kliniek in Bloemfontein gekry. Vind hulle aanlyn by auroracentre.co.za
In part 2 of the OFM Family Focus series focusing on alcohol and drug addiction, Rethabile Lenkoe, Senior Social Worker at Aurora Alcohol & Drug Centre in Bloemfontein joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens to highlight South Africa’s statistics regarding drug and alcohol abuse. What are the consequences of addiction? What does Aurora in Bloemfontein do to support individuals and families? Contact Aurora online at auroracentre.co.za
26 June is International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: What is this day about and how can we support those battling addiction? Where can one get help? Rethabile Lenkoe, Senior Social Worker at Aurora Alcohol & Drug Centre in Bloemfontein joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens in the OFM Family Focus to unpack the importance of this day. Contact Aurora online at auroracentre.co.za
Andre de Clerk, Adjunkhoof Akademies by NJ Heyns Spesiale Skool in Kimberley sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan om te vertel watse dienste die skool alles bied, hoe die gemeenskap betrokke kan raak en wat van hul behoeftes is. Verder vertel hy ook hoe die leerders hom oor die jare inspireer het. Kontak die skool gerus by 053 832 8915 om meer uit te vind.
Sunflower Children’s Hospice is a non-profit organisation that provides care and compassion for all children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions. The aim of Sunflower Children’s Hospice is to keep children within their families and communities as far as possible, with relevant supervision and support. They serve Bloemfontein and the greater Manguang region. Founder Joan Marston joins Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens to talk about their 25th birthday celebrations.
Een keer ‘n maand in die OFM Famile Fokus tydens Living Limitless plaas ek die fokus op organisasies en individue wat werk met mense en kinders met gestremdhede dwars oor ons streek om te gesels oor hoe hul ondersteuning bied aan die gemeenskap wat hulle bedien. Voorsitter van die Sally Aucamp tehuis vir gestremdes, Charle Koegelenberg sluit by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens aan om te gesels oor die behoefdes van hul inwoners, die belangrike rol wat die Kimberley gemeenskap speel in hul bestaan en hoe luisteraars betrokke kan raak. Om kontak te maak kan jy matrone Evelyn Brevis skakel by 072 146 9003.
It is Salt Week and Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens is joined by Mhairi Brown, International Projects Lead for the World Action on Salt and Sugar Health, to talk about why sugar is bad for you.
Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens gesels met dr. Bianca van der Westhuizen, van die Fakulteit Verbruikerswetenskap by Unisa hierdie Sout Week oor die belangrikheid van jodium in die diet.
Dit is Sout Week and Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens gesels met Dr Bianca van der Westhuizen, van die Verbruikerswetenskap by UNISA oor die waarheid oor sout en hoekom teveel nie goed vir ons gesondheid is nie.
It is Salt Week and Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens is joined by Mhairi Brown, International Projects Lead for the World action on Salt and Sugar Health, to talk about what WASH does around the world.
In the OFM Family Focus, Mid-Morning Magic’s Yolanda Maartens is joined by Nutrition Team Leader, Hayley Cimring from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA as we host #SaltWeek. We find out the aim of Salt Awareness Week, what the recommended salt intake per day is and how the Heart Mark can help you shop with insight.
Bartimea special School for the blind and deaf is known for their determination for developing skills of students in a range of meaningful ways.
Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Ian le Roux van Bloemfontein oor hoe dit is om n werkende persson te wees wat met epilepsie leef.
In the fourth interview, Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens, is joined again by National Director of Epilepsy South Africa, Sharlene Cassel, to talk about Epilepsy in the workplace also known as the The Invisible Disability.
Sune Du Preez sluit aan by Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens om te gesels oor haar seun Wilmar (14 jaar), wie aan epilepsie ly en hoe dit sy lewe beïnvloed het.
International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on February 13th in an effort to raise awareness of epilepsy and reduce the stigma and fear surrounding it.
International Epilepsy Day is observed annually on February 13th in an effort to raise awareness of epilepsy and reduce the stigma and fear surrounding it.
The primary purpose of Pregnancy Awareness Week is to strengthen pregnancy education and stress important issues that promote healthy pregnancy and safe motherhood.
September is internasionale dowe bewusmakings maand en Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met Gebaretaal Taal Lektor by die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, Annemarie le Roux.
Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats with Alan Downey, Founder & Executive Director of Disability Info South Africa (DiSa) about the services they offer and more.
Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens vind uit oor hoe en waar ouers ondersteuning kan kry indien hulle kinders op die outisme-spektrum gediagnoseer word.
Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met skywer en spraakterapeut Christien Neser
Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens gesels met skywer en spraakterapeut Christien Neser
Om #OutismeWeek af te skop, gesels #Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens met 'n inspirende 11-jarige oor haar veldtog om bewusmaing te skep rondom outisme.
Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats with Bradshaw LeRoux's Disability Inclusion Manager Deidre McAdam.
Yolanda Maartens chats to Nthabiseng Molongoana, Senior Manager: Research & Development at the Association for People Living with Disabilities.
Yolanda Maartens chats to Attie van der Merwe, Financial Director Association for People Living with Disabilities.
Yolanda Maartens chats to Gavin Davids, Provincial Director Free State: National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities.
Beroertes is die grootste oorsaak van gestremdheid in Suid-Afrika en meer as 400 Suid-Afrikaners ly daagliks aan 'n beroerte. Yolanda Maartens gesels met Simone Pretorius Suid-Afrikaanse Fisioterapie Vereniging in die Vrystaat.
Social Worker Portia Thesis, based at Mediclinic Bloemfontein gives advice to friends and family members of the parents who have lost a bab
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Week culminates with the global “Wave of Light” on 15th October, which is also a globally recognised event.
Social Worker at Medi Clinic Bloemfontein, Portia Thekiso shares some statistics about how often this happens to families in South Africa and why it is still difficult for mothers to talk about their loss.
Nutrition Science Team Lead, Heart and stroke foundation of SA - Hayley Cimring joins Yolanda Maartens.
Mid-Morning Magic's Yolanda Maartens chats to Beulah van Aswegen about the work Beudene Day Care does and how you can help.
Dana Govender, Health Promotions Manager from the Heart and stroke foundation of SA joins Yolanda Maartens to share more about this day.
Perch Kapp, Gesondheids bevorderingsbeampte by die Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA gesels met Mid-Morning Magic se Yolanda Maartens.
Dana Govender, Health Promotions Manager at the Heart and stroke foundation of SA joins Yolanda Maartens to share more about Heart Awareness Month and the statitistics.
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.
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.
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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 speelkamer na hom vernoem is en hoe jy steeds 'n verskil kan maak in die lewens van kinders met kanker.
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 Kampus, Welma Lubbe vertel meer oor die dag, wat mammas moet weet en hoe jy betrokke kan raak om hierdie babatjies te ondersteun.
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 Manager at the Heart and Stroke Foundation has the details.
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 are the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. These risk factors are highlighted by the CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of SA, Prof Pamela Naidoo. Take a listen here.
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 Foundation of SA and shares her insights with us.
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.
With the help of the Cancer Association of South Africa we find out more about the risk factors of cancer of the tongue, why it is on the increase and where you can get help.
Colleen Gelman has given thousands of people that million Dollar smile we all want. She is from Bettasmile and shares some insight as to the causes of bad breath and how you too can have a beautiful smile. Take a listen here.
Dr Carlo Grebe is deel van Dentists at Memorial en Healthy Smiles Dental Studio in Kimberley en gesels oor wanneer jy jou tandarts moet gaan besoek, van watse ouderdom af, wat is basiese tandheelkunde, wanneer kry 'n mens draadjies en wat doen jy as jy 'n tand sou verloor? Luister gerus hier.
Vonic Johnson is in Gr 7 but was diagnosed with cancer for the first time when she was only 3 months old. She lost her one eye to cancer and in 2019 almost lost her leg. Today she is looking forward to going to high school and inspiring others with her story. When she grows up she wants to be a pediatric oncologist. Her mom Lavona explains that having a child with cancer is a very long journey. Listen to their story here.
Hearing your child has cancer is something no parent wants to hear but little Daru won his battle and his mom Maryka wants other families to know that a diagnosis is not a death sentence, there is always hope. Listen to their story here.
Nadine Mukheibir says her little girl Janique was diagnosed as a little baby. Initially they thought she had mumps but after seeing a surgeon they realised that there was more to the lump in her neck. A few months ago doctors told her that there was nothing more they could do for her child. Now the search for treatment abroad has begun. Unfortunately there are no guarantees and treatment is extremely expensive. Follow her journey here: https://www.facebook.com/Hulp-en-Gebede-vir-prinses-Janique-Help-and-prayers-for-princess-Janique-209879946405118/
Mommy Michelle Crous talks about hearing the words: Your baby has cancer. She explains how they found a lump in his abdomen and didn't really think much of it, how their treatment journey started and why early detection is crucial. Take a listen to her story here.
Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at UniversitasAcademic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 3 he talks about the current rate of diagnosis in South Africa and the current state of affairs at his unit. He also explains how treatment works and thanks his incredible colleagues for their support as looking after children with cancer truly is a team effort.
Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 he talks about the journey a family has to go on when their child is diagnosed, the legacy these children leave when they pass away and the incredible bravery they display every day.
Dr Jan du Plessis is a pediatric oncologist at Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein. In part 1 he talks about the early warning signs parents and doctors need to look out for and why early detection, saves lives.
Minette Jacobs is a social worker in private practice and is helping us wrap up Women's month by reminding us why women are so resilient, strong and inspirational. Every woman deserves a little break, even if it is just to enjoy a cup of coffee or not having to do the dishes today. Listen to her motivational chat here.
Prof Paul Wessels talks about women living with Endometriosis and shares some advice regarding the cause and treatment thereof and reassures patients that there is hope. He also talks about the link between Endometriosis and sub-fertility. To find more details click here: https://citymed.co.za/gynaecology/
I speak to Schalk Mulder, Marketing Director at Immunadue about the 7 supplements every woman needs to take between the age of 20 - 40 years. You can find more details at https://immunadue.co.za/
Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 2 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about menopause, the debate regarding getting a hysterectomy or not and osteoporosis.
Dr Jaco Strydom is based at City Med Day Hospital in Bloemfontein and in part 1 of our Women's Health Week focus, he talks about your first appointment with your gynecologist, breast cancer as well as hormone replacements/supplements.
Ons eindig vrouemaand af met die kollig op gesondheidskwessies wat spesifiek te doen het met vrou wees. Ek gesels met fiksheid-konsultant en eienaar van Dancesation, Cat van der Merwe oor Vroulike Fiksheid. Hoekom is dit so belangrik vir vrouens om aktief te wees? Is daar oefeninge wat jy eerder sou aanbeveel vir die dames? Mens hoor altyd vrouens moet meer aandag gee aan hulle beendigtheid, is daar oefeninge wat daarvoor kan help? As fiksheid nie jou doel is nie maar jy wil net aktief raak, waar begin ‘n mens? Baie vrouens sukkel met hulle gewig, wat is jou raad as fiksheid-konsultant? Kry meer besonderhede by https://www.dancesation.co.za/
Mandisa Khanyile is a gender activist and shares her very personal story with us. Her good friend Tamsyn was a breastfeeding activist and when Mandisa's baby arrived she was unable to breastfeed. Tamsyn stepped in and breastfed Mandisa's baby boy on her behalf for the first week of his life. Unfortunately Tamsyn recently passed away shortly after giving birth herself. Listen how the greatest gift between mothers, is now helping Tamsyn's little baby even after she has passed on.
Anel Olsson, is the founder of a campaign called “Normalise Breastfeeding South Africa”, which aims to address the stigmas surrounding breastfeeding. She explains why we need to allow mom's to feel that it is fine to breastfeed their child whenever, wherever.
‘n Goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding - Eloïse Swanepoel is 'n dieetkundige by Potchefstroom Hospitaal en het haar meestersgraad gedoen in, en het 'n spesiale belangstelling en passie vir baba en kindervoeding. Sy studeer tans om 'n borsvoedingskonsultant te word.
1) Wat kan mammas doen om 'n goeie begin en reis met borsvoeding te hê? 2) Wanneer om hulp te kry en wat om te doen as sy hulp nodig het? 3) Wat is die rol van ‘n borsvoedingskonsultant?
Dr Chantell Witten is currently based at the University of the Free State, Faculty of Health Sciences in the division for Health Professions Education. She is a dietitian by profession and training focusing specifically on infant and young child nutrition. She completed her PHD at the North West University. Dr Witten is also the Nutrition Lead at SACSOWACH. She talks about the focus of her PHD which looked at some of the reasons why South African moms don't breastfeed as long as they should.
I chat to Registered Nutritionist, Pumla Dlamini from VITAMIN ANGELS (www.vitaminangels.org) She is also the co-Chair at www.sacsowach.org. We continue to celebrate Wolrd Breastfeeding Week as she shares her personal journey about breastfeeding her micro preemie who was born at 26 weeks. Not only does she highlight some of the benefits but also has some tips for moms of preemie babies.
Dr Chantell Witten is currently based at the University of the Free State, Faculty of Health Sciences in the division for Health Professions Education. She is a dietitian by profession and training focusing specifically on infant and young child nutrition. She completed her PHD at the North West University. Dr Witten is also the Nutrition Lead at SACSOWACH. Join me as we launch World Breastfeeding Week 2020 and she shares an introduction to this year's theme and talks about breastfeeding support in the workplace. For any resources visit: https://waba.org.my/wbw/ (The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action) https://sidebyside.co.za/ https://www.sacsowach.org/ https://www.adsa.org.za/