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healthTHIRD ISSUE 2019
IN THIS ISSUE:
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Welcome to another
information-packed
TransHealth newsletter.
•PrincipalOfficer’snote
•Oralhealth
-Drymouth
- Snackingaffectsyourdentalhealth
•Fatigue
•Springisintheair–pollenallergy
•Preventingindigestion
•Healthbenefitsofparsley
•Thesevendimensionsofwellness
•Statehospital:Complaints,complimentsorsuggestionsprocess
•OurAdministrator’snamehaschanged
• Importantcontactdetails
•Competition
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Principal Officer’s note
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ORAL Petrus WassermannPrincipal Officer
Welcometoanotherinformation-packedTransHealthnewsletter.Wehopethatyoufoundthepreviousissuerelevantandinformative.
ThiseditioncoversarangeoftopicsthatIbelievewillbeofvaluetoyou,ourmembers.Wehighlightsomeusefultipstohelpboostenergylevelsandfightfatigue.
InlightofOralHealthMonthinSeptember,weprovideinformationaboutdrymouth.
Inourregularcompetitionweaskyoutocompleteawordpuzzle.Alltheanswersareinthisissue.Onthatnote,IwouldalsoliketocongratulatethewinnersofthepreviousTransHealthcompetition.
Transmedhosteditsannualgeneralmeeting(AGM)inAugust.TheFundwouldliketoextendaspecialwordofthankstoallmemberswhowereabletoattendtheAGM.Yourpresencewasverymuchappreciated.
Wewelcomeanysuggestionsthatyoumayhaveonarticlesorinformationonmemberbenefitsyouwouldliketoseepublishedinfuturenewsletters.
Pleasesendyourfeedbackandsuggestionstosuggestions@transmed.co.zaorSuggestions,POBox32931,Braamfontein2017.
Untilthenextissue,stayhealthyandenjoyreadingthroughtheletter.
Yoursingoodhealth
Petrus WassermannPrincipal Officer
healthSeptember
is Oral Health Month.
Weencourageourmemberstotakecare oftheiroralhealth.
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SIGNSANDSYMPTOMSEveryone'smouthfeelsdryfromtimetotime.It'swhenthisfeelingdoesn'tgoawaythatyoumayhaveaproblemproducingsaliva.Symptomsofdrymouthinclude:
• asticky,dryfeelinginthemouthorthroat• troublechewing,swallowing,tastingorspeaking
• aburningfeelinginthemouth• adry,toughtongue• crackedlips• gumirritation• morefrequenttoothdecay• mouthsores• badbreath.
CAUSESDrymouthcanoccurwhentheglandsinthemouththatmakesalivaarenotworkingproperly.Somecommoncausesincludenervousness,stress,certainmedication,ageing,cancertherapy(radiation/chemotherapy)andautoimmunedisorderslikeSjögren’ssyndromeandsmoking.
Sjögren’ssyndromeisachronic,autoimmunediseaseinwhichaperson’swhitebloodcellsattacktheirmoisture-producingglands,theeyesandsalivaryglandsinthemouth.
Sjögren’scancausedryeyes,drymouth,fatigueandjointpain.Itcanalsocausedysfunctionofotherorgans,suchasthekidneys,gastrointestinalsystem,bloodvessels,lungs,liver,pancreasandcentralnervoussystem.
Oralissuesthatoccuraredrymouth,swollensalivaryglandsandanincreaseintoothdecayandgumdisease.Practicegoodoralhygieneandseeyourdentistforregular,professionalcleanings.
DIAGNOSISTheonlypermanentwaytocuredrymouthistotreatitscause.Ifyourdrymouthistheresultofmedication,yourhealthcareprovidermightchangeyourprescriptionoryourdosage.Ifyoursalivaryglandsarenotworkingproperly,butstillproducesomesaliva,yourhealthcareprovidermightgiveyoumedicationthathelpstheglandsworkbetter.
DRY MOUTH
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Definition:
Dry mouth is
when you do not
have enough
saliva to keep
your mouth wet
and moisturised.
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FOR OPTIMAL DENTAL HEALTH, IT’S RECOMMENDED THAT YOU LIMIT EATING AND DRINKING BETWEEN MEALS.
Weallsnackfromtimetotime,butunfortunatelymanypeoplechoosefoodsuchassweetsandchipsforsnacks–allfoodthatharmteethbypromotingtoothdecay.Ifyousnack,makeitanutritiouschoicesuchascheese,yoghurt,fruit,vegetablesornutsforyouroverallhealthandthehealthofyourteeth.Drinkingplentyofwaterbetweenmealsisalsogreat,notjustforyourgeneralhealth,butalsoforhelpingtoflushawayfoodfromteethandgumsbetweenbrushing.
PREVENTIONThereareanumberofstepsyoucantaketohelpminimisedrymouth,including:
• sippingwaterorsugarlessdrinksoftenandduringmeals
• avoidingdrinkswithcaffeine,suchascoffee,teaandsomesodas
• obtainingaprofessionalrecommendationfororalcareproductsthatwillassistinmoisturisingthemouth
• chewingsugarlessgumorsuckingonsugarlesshardcandytostimulatesalivaflow;citrus,cinnamonormint-flavouredsweetsaregoodchoices
• avoidingtobaccooralcohol,whichdryoutthemouth
• minimisingspicyorsaltyfoods,whichmaycausepaininadrymouth
• avoidingsugarandacidicfoods• usingahumidifieratnight.
TREATMENTDrymouthtreatmentdependsonwhatiscausingtheproblem.Ifyouthinkyouhavedrymouth,seeyourdentistorhealthcareprovidertodeterminethecause.
Ifyourdrymouthiscausedbymedicine,yourhealthcareprovidermightchangeyourmedicineoradjustthedosage.
Ifyoursalivaryglandsarenotworkingcorrectly,butcanstillproducesomesaliva,yourhealthcareproviderordentistmightgiveyouanover-the-counterorprescriptionmedicinetostimulatetheproductionofmoresaliva.
Source: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/conditions/dry-mouth
DRY MOUTH
SNACKING AFFECTS YOUR DENTAL
HEALTH
FATIGUE
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Mostofthetime,fatiguecanbetracedtooneormoreofyourhabitsorroutines.Fatiguecanbeanormalandimportantresponsetophysicalexertion,pooreatinghabits,emotionalstress,boredomorlackofsleep.
Insomecases,however,fatigueisasymptomofanunderlyingmedicalproblemthatrequiresmedicaltreatment.Whenfatigueisnotrelievedbyenoughsleep,goodnutritionoralow-stressenvironment,theproblemshouldbeevaluatedbyyourdoctor.
BELOW ARE TIPS TO HELP BOOST ENERGY LEVELS AND FIGHT FATIGUEThechancesareyouknowwhat'scausingyourfatigue.Withafewsimplelifestylechanges,it'slikelythatyouhavethepowertoputthevitalitybackinyourlife.Considerthesedifferentwaysyoucanboostyourenergylevels.
Dietary suggestions for fighting fatigueHaveagoodlookatyourdiet–it’sveryimportantifyouwantmoreenergyinyourdailylife.
Suggestionsinclude:• Drink plenty of water. Sometimesyou
feeltiredsimplybecauseyou’remildlydehydrated.Aglassofwaterwillhelpdothetrick,especiallyafterexercise.
• Be careful with caffeine.Anyonefeelingtiredshouldcutoutcaffeine.Thebestwaytodothisistograduallystophavingallcaffeinedrinks,includingcoffee,teaandsoftdrinks,overathree-weekperiod.Trytostayoffcaffeinecompletelyforamonthtoseeifyoufeellesstiredwithoutit.
• Eat breakfast. Foodboostsyourmetabolismandgivesthebodyenergytoburn.Thebrainreliesonglucoseforfuel,sochoosecarbohydrate-richbreakfastfoodssuchascerealsorwholegrainbread.
• Don’t skip meals.Goingwithoutfoodfortoolongallowsbloodsugarlevelstodip.Trytoeatregularlytomaintainyourenergylevelsthroughouttheday.
• Follow a healthy diet. Increasetheamountoffruit,vegetables,wholegrainfood,low-fatdairyproductsandleanmeatsinyourdiet.Reducetheamountoffoodhighinfat,sugarandsalt.
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FATIGUE IS A FEELING OF WEARINESS, TIREDNESS OR
LACK OF ENERGY THAT DOES NOT GO AWAY
WHEN YOU REST. PEOPLE MAY FEEL FATIGUED IN
BODY OR MIND.
FATIGUE
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• Don’t overeat. Largemealscandrainyourenergy.Insteadofeatingthreebigmealsperday,tryeatingsixmini-mealstospreadyourkilojouleintakemoreevenly.Thiswillresultinmoreconstantbloodsugarandinsulinlevels.You’llalsofinditeasiertoloseexcessbodyfatifyoueatthisway.
• Eat iron-rich food. Womeninparticulararepronetoiron-deficiency(anaemia),whichcanleadtofatigue.Makesureyourdietincludesiron-richfoodssuchasleanredmeat.
SLEEP SUGGESTIONS FOR FIGHTING FATIGUEAcommoncauseoffatigueisinsufficientorpoorqualitysleep.Suggestionsinclude:
• Get enough sleep. Two-thirdsofussufferfromsleepproblemsandmanypeopledon’tgetthesleeptheyneedtostayalertthroughtheday.Somerecommendationsongettingagoodnight’ssleepincludegoingtobedandgettingupinthemorningatthesametimeeveryday,avoidingnapsduringthedayandhavingawarmbathorshowerbeforebed.
• Limit caffeine intake. Toomuchcaffeine,particularlyintheevening,cancauseinsomnia.Limitcaffeinateddrinkstofiveorlessperdayandavoidthesetypesofdrinksafterdinner.
• Learn how to relax. Acommoncauseofinsomniaisworryingaboutproblemswhilelyinginbed.Experimentwithdifferentrelaxationtechniquesuntilyoufindoneortwothatworkforyou.Forexample,youcouldthinkofarestfulscene,focusonyourbreathingorsilentlyrepeatacalmingmantraorphrase.
• Avoid sleeping pills. Sleepingpillsarenotalong-termsolution,becausetheydon’taddressthecausesofinsomnia.
LIFESTYLE SUGGES-TIONS FOR FIGHTING FATIGUESuggestionsinclude:
• Do not smoke. Cigarettesmokecontainsmanyharmfulsubstances.Therearemanyreasonswhysmokerstypicallyhavelowerenergylevelsthannon-smokers.Forexample,forthebodytomakeenergyitneedstocombineglucosewithoxygen,butthecarbonmonoxideincigarettesmokereducestheamountofoxygenavailableintheblood.
• Increase physical activity.Physicalactivityboostsenergylevels,whileasedentarylifestyleisaknowncauseoffatigue.Physicalactivityhasmanygoodeffectsonthebodyandmind.Agoodboutofexercisealsohelpsyoutosleepbetteratnight.Seekadviceandencouragement
regardingthestepsyoucantaketofollowamoreactivelifestyleandtalktoyourdoctorifyouhaven’texercisedinalongtime,areobese,overtheageof40orhaveachroniccondition.
• Move more and sit less. Reducesedentarybehavioursuchaswatchingtelevisionandusingcomputersandbreakuplongboutsofsitting.
• Seek treatment for substance abuse. Excessivealcoholconsumptionorrecreationaldrugusecontributetofatigueandareunhealthyandpotentiallydangerous.
• Address workplace issues. Demandingjobs,conflictsatworkandburnoutarecommoncausesoffatigue.Takestepstoaddressyourworkproblems.Agoodplacetostartistotalkwithyourhumanresourcesofficer.
PSYCHOLOGICALISSUES AND FATIGUEStudiessuggestthatbetween50and80percentofcasesoffatiguearemainlyduetopsychologicalfactors.Suggestionsinclude:
• Talk about it. There’ssomeevidencethattalkingtherapysuchascounsellingorcognitivebehaviouraltherapymighthelptofightfatigue.Seeyourdoctorforareferralfortalkingtreatment.
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• Reduce stress. Stressusesupalotofenergy.Trytointroducerelaxingactivitiesintoyourday.Thiscouldbeworkingoutatthegymoragentleroptionsuchasmeditation,yoga,listeningtomusic,readingorspendingtimewithfriends.Whateverrelaxesyouwillimproveyourenergy.
• Assess your lifestyle. Forexample,areyouputtingyourselfunderunnecessarystress?Arethereongoingproblemsinyourlifethatmaybecausingprolongedanxietyordepression?Itmayhelptoseekprofessionalcounsellingtoworkoutfamily,careerorpersonalissues.
• Learn to do nothing. Oneofthedrawbacksofmodernlifeisthepressuretodriveourselvestobiggerandbetterheights.Ahecticlifestyleisexhausting.Trytocarveoutafewmorehoursinyourweektosimplyrelaxandhangout.Ifyoucannotfindafewmorehours,itmaybetimetorethinkyourprioritiesandcommitments.
• Have more fun. Maybeyou’resopreoccupiedwithcommitmentsandpressuresthatyoudonotgiveyourselfenoughtimeforfun.Laughterisoneofthebestenergyboostersaround.
HOWTOCOPEWITHTHEMID-AFTERNOONENERGYSLUMPMostpeoplefeeldrowsyafterlunch.Thismid-afternoondrop
inenergylevelsislinkedtothebrain’sdailyrhythmandishardwiredintothehumanbody.Preventionmaybeimpossible,buttherearewaystoreducetheseverityoftheslump,including:
• Incorporateasmanyoftheabove,fatigue-fightingsuggestionsasyoucanintoyourlifestyle.Afit,healthyandwell-restedbodyislesspronetoseveredrowsinessintheafternoon.
• Eatacombinationofproteinsandcarbohydratesforlunchsuchasatunasandwich.Carbohydratesprovideglucoseforenergy.Proteinhelpskeepyourmindattentiveandalert.
• Getmoving.Abriskwalkoreven10minutesofstretchingatyourdeskimprovesbloodflowandboostsenergy.
THINGSTOREMEMBER• Alwaysseeyourdoctorto
makesurethatyourfatigueisnotcausedbyanunderlyingmedicalproblem.
• Activityandnutritionareanimportantpartofputtingmoreenergyintoyourdailylife.
• Studiessuggestthatbetween50and80percentofcasesoffatiguearemainlyduetopsychologicalfactors.
Source: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/ConditionsAndTreatments/fatigue-fighting-tips
MOST OF THE TIME, FATIGUE
CAN BE TRACED TO
ONE OR MORE OF YOUR
HABITS OR ROUTINES.
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SpringWHAT IS A POLLEN ALLERGY?Pollenisoneofthemostcommontriggersofseasonalallergies.Manypeopleknowpollenallergyashayfever.Expertsusuallyrefertopollenallergyasseasonalallergicrhinitis.
Eachspring,summerandautumn,plantsreleasetinypollengrainstofertiliseotherplantsofthesamespecies.Mostofthepollenthatcauseallergicreactionscomefromtrees,weedsandgrass.Theseplantsmakesmall,lightanddrypollengrainsthattravelonthewind.
Grassisthemostcommoncauseofallergies.CommonsourcesofgrasspollenincludeBermuda,Johnson,kikuyu,thatching,redandryegrass.Certainspeciesoftrees,includingcypress,plane,foreigneucalyptus,acacia,oakandyellowwood,alsoproduceallergenicpollen.
Plantsfertilisedbyinsects,likerosesandsomefloweringtrees,likecherryandpeartrees,usuallydonotcauseallergicrhinitis.
WHAT IS A POLLEN COUNT?Apollencountishowmuchpollenisintheair.Thisisoftenreportedduringpollenseasononlocalweatherforecasts.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF POLLEN ALLERGY?Peoplewithpollenallergiesonlyhavesymptomswhenthepollentheyareallergictoareintheair.Symptomsinclude:• runnynoseandmucusproduction• sneezing• itchynose,eyes,earsandmouth• stuffynose(nasalcongestion)• redandwateryeyes• swellingaroundtheeyes.
TIPS TO REDUCE POLLEN EXPOSUREBecausepollenisnearlyeverywhereontheplanet–exceptthepolaricecapsandatextremelyhighelevations–itmakesitalmostimpossibletoescape.
Spring is a wonderful time of year. The days warm up, birds nest and the flowers start to bloom. Unfortunately for many, those very flowers are the reason that spring is not a time for joy, but rather a time to stay indoors clutching a tissue to your streaming nose and eyes. Yes, seasonal allergies tend to peak in spring, making this the hardest time of year for sufferers.
is in the air – pollen allergy
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STAY INDOORS DURING PEAK POLLEN TIMESPollencountsarehighestonwarm,dry,breezydays.Thebesttimestobeoutdoorsareveryearlymorning(whendewisontheplants),evening,duringandafterrain,oroncloudy,humidorwindlessdays.Scheduleyouroutdooractivities,includingexercise,duringthesetimes.
KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEANHouseholddustcontainspollen.Toreducesymptoms,minimisethedustinyourindoorenvironment.Chemicalirritants,suchasfumesfromawood-burningstoveorfireplace,pollution,orcigarette,pipe,andcigarsmoke,canalsoworsenallergysymptoms.
RINSE YOUR NOSEAfteryou'reexposedtopollen,useasalt-waterrinseornasalspraytocleanseyournose.Thiscanbeverysoothingaswell.Theseareavailableoverthecounter.
PROTECT YOUR EYESIfyouhavetobeoutdoorsduringpollenseason,weargogglesorwraparoundglasses.Ifyou'rehighlysensitive,apollen-filteringnasalmask,availableatmostpharmacies,canhelp.
Additionally,don'twearyourcontactlenseswhenthepollencountishigh.Tinypollenparticlescangetunderthelensesandirritateyoureyes.
WASH UPAfterbeingoutdoorsduringhigh-pollenperiods,removeandwashclothingandtakeashower.Showerandwashyourhaireverynighttoavoidbringingpollenintoyourbed.Washyourhandsfrequently.Besuretodryclothesinaclothesdryer.Line-freshclothingmaysmellgood,butitcanbefullofpollenthatstickstowetordampclothes.Usetheclothesdryerinstead.
AVOID ACTIVITIES THAT STIR UP POLLENMowingthelawn,rakingorothertypesofgardeningstiruplargeamountsofpollen.Hiresomeonetotakecareofthegarden.Havethegrasscutfivecentimetresorshortersoitcan'tpollinate.Ifyoucan'taffordhelp,wearapollen-filteringmaskwhileyouwork.
Source: https://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/allergies/outdoor-allergies/pollen-and-allergies.htm
You can, however, limit your exposure by following the following tips.
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Preventing indigestion
Indigestion is discomfort in the upper abdomen or chest. It is often linked to nausea, belching or bloating. Most often the condition is linked to a number of unhealthy lifestyle factors. These factors can result in poor digestion.
To help prevent indigestion:• avoidovereating• eatslowlyandregularly• avoidgreasy,high-fatfoods• limitspicyfoods• donotsmoke• drinkcoffee,alcoholand
caffeinatedbeveragesinmoderation
• maintainahealthyweight• exerciseregularly.
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HealthParsley is much more than a garnish. Parsley is an impressive herb with health benefits.
Here are a few health benefits:
benefits of parsley• improvesimmunity• isfullofironandantioxidants• helpswoundshealfaster• keepsyoureyesbrightand
sparkly• promotesahealthyheart• balancesbodyfluids• helpstocontrolarthritis• isgreatfordigestivehealth• keepsyourteethandgums
healthy.
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• Social wellness istheabilitytorelatetoandconnectwithothersandmaintainstrongrelationshipswithfamily,friendsandco-workers.Toimproveyourwellness,surroundyourselfwithpositivepeople,becomfortablewithwhoyouareinsocialenvironments,practiceactivelisteningwhenothersaretalking,embracelaughterandbuildnewrelationships.
• Emotional wellness istheabilitytounderstandourselvesandcopewiththechallengeslifecanbring.Itallowsyoutoacknowledgeandsharefeelingssuchasfear,sadness,stress,hope,loveandhappiness.Toimproveyourwellnessyoucanlearntoacceptyouremotions,whethergood,badorugly,beoptimisticandfocusonthepositiveaspectsoflifeandmanagestressthroughpositivecopingmethods.
7 dimensions
are:
The sevendimensions of
The
wellness
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Whatiswellness?Wellnessisapositiveapproachtoliving.Itismorethanjustphysicalhealth,exerciseandnutrition.Itisthefullcombinationofstatesofphysical,mentalandspiritualwellbeing.Eachofthesesevendimensionsactandinteractinawaythatcontributestoour
qualityoflife.
• Spiritual wellnessistheprocessbywhichweseekmeaningandpurposeinlife.Thiscanbeachievedinavarietyofways,includingthroughreligion,prayer,meditation,yoga,aswellasthroughanassessmentofyourmorals,valuesandbeliefs.Toimproveyourwellnessyoucanpracticeacceptance,takethetimetothinkaboutwhoyouareandexploreyourinnerself–taketimetoappreciatethenaturalforcesoftheuniverse.
• Environmental wellnessisthewaywefeelabout,respectandprotecttheworldaroundus.Liveanenvironmentallyfriendlylifeandmakeapositiveimpactonthequalityofourenvironment,beitourhomes,ourworkplaceorourcommunities.Toimproveyourwellness,youcan
recyclewheneverpossible,turnofflightsandelectronicdeviceswhennotinuse,conserverunningwaterandtakethetimetoenjoythegreatoutdoorsthroughwalking,hikingorjogging.
• Occupational wellness istomaximiseyourworkplacehappinessbyfocussingonworkthatbringsyouasenseofjoy,satisfactionandaccomplishment.Itcanbeachievedbyexploringvariouscareerpathwaysandsuccessfullymanagingworkplacestressors.Toimproveyourwellness,youcansetcareergoalsthatfosterpositivegrowthandprofessionaldevelopment.Focusonthepositiveaspectsofyourcareerandfindwaystominimiseorremovethenegativeaspectsandbuildstrongrelationshipswithco-workers.
• Intellectual wellnessistheabilitytoparticipateinmentallystimulatingactivitiesthatchallengeouroverallknowledgeandskills.Thedesiretolearnnewconcepts,improveskillsandseekchallengesinpursuitoflifelonglearningcontributestoourintellectualwellness.Toimproveyoucantryoutnewhobbies,beopen-mindedabouttheviews,opinionsandideasofothersandexploreyourcreativeside.
• Physical wellnessistheabilitytomaintainahealthyqualityoflifethatallowsustogetthroughourdailyactivitieswithoutunduefatigueorphysicalstress.Itcanbeachievedthroughawell-balanceddiet,exercise,practicingportioncontrol,gettingenoughsleepatnight,learningtolistentoyourbodyandrecognisingearlysignsofillness.
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DISCLAIMER: The information and articles in this newsletter do not constitute medical advice or a medical claim for any product of any nature whatsoever on behalf of the publisher, Fund, Administrator or the distributor. Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner for diagnosis or treatment of any diseases or medical conditions.
OUR ADMINISTRATOR’S
NAME HAS CHANGED
STATE HOSPITAL: Complaints, compliments or suggestions process
TheFund’sAdministrator,formerlyknownasMMIHealth(Pty)Ltd,hasundergoneanamechangeandisnowknownasMomentumHealthSolutions(Pty)Ltd.ThenamechangeisapplicabletoallservicesandprogrammesofferedbytheFund.
The purpose of this article is to inform patients, families and support persons of how to lodge a complaint or submit a compliment or suggestion.
Note!Ifyourcomplaintisurgent,giveitdirectlytotheresponsibleofficial,astheboxeswillonlybeopenedatscheduledtimes,asindicatedontheboxes.
IF YOU LODGE A COMPLAINT, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BE DEALT WITH?
IN WRITING
VERBALLY• Approachtheofficial
responsibleformanagingcomplaints,complimentsandsuggestions.
• Thecomplaint,complimentorsuggestionwillberecordedonaprescribedform.
• Fillintheprescribedformthatisavailablenexttothedesignatedboxorobtainitfromtheresponsibleofficial.Theformwillguideyouon
theinformationneeded.• Handovertheformtothe
officialorplaceitintheboxprovided.
• Thecomplaintwillbeacknowledgedwithinfiveworkingdays.
• Thecomplaintwillberesolvedwithin25workingdays.Shouldyourcomplaintrequiremoretimefor
investigation,youwillbeprovidedwithupdates.
Shouldyoubedissatisfiedwiththeoutcome,youmaylodgeyourcomplaintatthedistrictorprovincialgovernmentoffice.
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