Company hosts wellness day for its employees
Occupational nurse Sister Nomsa Shabangu says the company is bringing the much-needed medical services to the employees to encourage them to do their check-ups.
Impala Platinum hosted a wellness day and safety exhibition for its employees and contractors on Friday.
Occupational nurse Sister Nomsa Shabangu says the company is bringing the much-needed medical services to the employees to encourage them to do their check-ups.
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“We have set up stands to check for diabetes, blood pressure, prostate cancer and the South African National Blood Service is here for those who wish to donate blood today.”
Sizwe Zulu (32), an employee, says that although he does not avoid going for check-ups, he is grateful that the wellness day made it even easier to do a check-up.
“Today I found out what my blood type is, and I always wanted to know.
“I donated blood for the first time.
“This is a beautiful initiative because we don’t have to go all the way to the clinic or hospital
“It is really convenient.
“I hope they do it again soon,” he says.
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Sister Monicker Selala, from the Payneville Clinic, was in charge of testing blood pressure and blood sugar.
“So far, we are getting good numbers.
“I have only had one abnormal result.
“And that person was immediately referred to the clinic for further testing.”
She says she hopes the attendees also realise that these tests do not take a long time and they can save a life.
Health promoter Mahlomola Radebe says: “I want men to know that we now have a rapid blood test for prostate cancer.
“This is important because the sooner you find out that you have the cancer, the more effective the course of treatment can be.
“And they should not fear because it is better to know so that you can do something about it.”
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