Since February 2018, MediRite pharmacies located in Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, have been offering free wellness screenings to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month. To create awareness around the free service, MediRite Bethelsdorp (located within Shoprite Bethelsdorp) recently visited Bethelsdorp Old Age Home. The check-ups done included blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. To take … [Read more...] about MediRite Eastern Cape reaches out to organisations for older persons
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Free health screening on World Health Day
Almost 150 MediRite pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free wellness screenings on Saturday, 7 April 2018 in support of World Health Day. The check-ups will include blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) tests. The World Health Organisation’s theme for World Health Day 2018 is to advance the health of all people - ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access essential quality … [Read more...] about Free health screening on World Health Day
MediRite offers free health screening for pensioners
In South Africa, 225 people die from heart disease every day, one in three adults have high blood pressure, and ten people suffer a stroke every hour. The good news is that 80% of heart disease and strokes can be prevented and MediRite pharmacies are now offering pensioners FREE access to crucial health checks. Starting from 7 February, free wellness screenings are available to senior citizens aged 60 and older on the first Wednesday of every month at the 147 MediRite pharmacies located in … [Read more...] about MediRite offers free health screening for pensioners
Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day
High blood pressure or hypertension is often called the 'silent killer' because there are rarely any symptoms or obvious warning signs that blood pressure is high – the only way to tell whether you have high blood pressure is to have it tested. That is why more than 50% of people with high blood pressure are unaware of their condition. The good news is that MediRite Pharmacies, conveniently located in selected Shoprite and Checkers supermarkets across South Africa, will be offering free … [Read more...] about Free blood pressure tests on Healthy Lifestyles Awareness Day
MediRite offers FREE blood pressure and cholesterol testing for World Heart Day
MediRite pharmacies will be offering FREE blood pressure and cholesterol testing between 23 and 29 September in support of World Heart Day on 29 September. To make use of this free service, customers are urged to make an appointment at their nearest MediRite, where a friendly and qualified pharmacist will administer the blood pressure test. “Cardiovascular disease is among the top three causes of death in sub-Saharan Africa; therefore it is important to protect your heart by having your … [Read more...] about MediRite offers FREE blood pressure and cholesterol testing for World Heart Day
