Can I Book an Online Doctor Appointment? Your Questions Answered

You can now book an online doctor appointment using the convenient booking system of Intercare. It’s as easy as making an appointment for an in-person visit to your general practitioner’s consultation rooms, although the process is slightly different and it’s only suitable for specific conditions.

Medical scheme myths and misconceptions

The world of medical schemes is a complicated one - and there are many myths and misconceptions doing the rounds. The Medical Schemes Act, 1998, regulates the operation of medical schemes in South Africa and the Council for Medical Schemes is the industry’s regulatory body. So to ease your mind, here is the truth about some myths and misconceptions.

Easiest and Most Convenient Way to Find Medical and Dental Clinics Near Me in South Africa

Regardless of whether you need a dentist, oral hygienist, psychologist or general practitioner, here you can find Intercare clinics near you to meet your health requirements.

What to Do Before Going to a Dentist for Teeth Cleaning

Going to a dentist for teeth cleaning provides you with the opportunity to get rid of plaque build-up, remove stains, and get your teeth sparkling white. But what do you need to know and do before visiting the dentist?

Medical & Dental Clinic Tips on Keeping Teeth Healthy: Check Your Diet

Believe it or not, you can do your part in maintaining good oral health by being selective about what you eat and drink.

Preventing Cervical Cancer

The prevalence of HPV-caused cervical cancer in South Africa is almost double the global prevalence, with 27 cancer cases in a population of 100,000 persons (the global average incidence is 15 out of 100,000). From the high prevalence of risk factors associated with HPV related cancers to low quality and lack of affordability for healthcare, dealing with HPV in South Africa remains a challenge, but the chance to reduce the second largest cancer-related killer of women in South Africa is within our reach. With the HPV vaccine roll-out and regular cervical screenings, we can lower the instance of genital and other HPV-related cancers in South Africa for good.

Maintain Health & Wellness: Start with Medical Check-Ups and Screenings

Health and wellness start with a balanced nutritious diet, regular physical activity and taking care of yourself. Part of this entails visiting a medical clinic for health check-ups as this will help to prevent diseases.

Want to make your medical savings account go further and reduce out-of-pocket payments?

It seems that every year medical scheme premiums go up and medical savings accounts (MSA) are used up sooner. This article will help you understand what your rights are with regards to how your medical scheme uses your savings to finance your healthcare needs.

What is the Role of Your Doctor in Your Healthcare?

A general practitioner or GP is qualified in providing general medical care services, which include diagnosing conditions, providing prescriptions, and treating a wide range of medical conditions.

Reasons to Find a GP in Gauteng

You don’t have to be sick to visit a general practitioner (GP). You might want to find a GP in Gauteng for a general medical check-up for insurance purposes. Perhaps you want to go scuba diving and need a doctor’s certificate to state that you’re physically healthy to do so. Maybe you want to confirm that your blood pressure is fine or that you’re not Covid-19 positive.

Deciding on a Dental Clinic

It only takes a quick browse through social media platforms to find out just how entertaining humans can be. There are many funny videos of post-operative dental sedation, and the silly things people say while they’re still feeling the effects of the anaesthetic. As amusing as these short video clips might be, oral hygiene is certainly no laughing matter.

Blood types - are you positive or negative?

There are four main blood groups (types of blood) - A, B, AB and O. Your blood group is determined by the genes you inherit from your parents. Each group can be either RhD positive or RhD negative, which means that in total there are eight blood groups.

What are the Services my Dentist Should Offer with a Dental Check-up?

If you’ve recently relocated and are searching for a new dentist or, like many South Africans, you’ve had a bad experience with a dental practitioner, you might want to consider researching an Intercare-affiliated dentist.

Flu myths debunked

We are heading towards this year’s flu season – or rather ‘crazy season’. This time of the year is filled with great myths and mystery (or rather misery) caused by flu. Quite a number of people belief in home remedies, a post on Facebook, or something they read on a blog, rather than solid, evidence-based medicine. Let’s clarify a few myths about flu or influenza.

What Services Does a GP Near Me Offer?

Before typing in “GP near me” into Google or another search engine, find out if the services you need are offered at the general practitioner near you.

General Practitioner Availability

While some consultations may take just a few minutes, others will often overrun, thus making it difficult for the average general practitioner to accept more patients at short notice.

What if you can't find a GP Appointment?

Intercare Medical Centres are helping break the deadlock by extending GP consulting hours and even operating on weekends.

Dentists as Healthcare Professionals

While many people still fear a visit to the dentist, the reality is that new techniques, much-improved instruments, and more effective anaesthetics have been very successful in minimising the pain and discomfort.

Find a Doctor Near You

Outside of immediate family, the relationship you have with your General Practitioner (GP) could be the most important one in your life. After all, the quality of this relationship could save you or a member if you fall seriously ill.

What can a GP do?

In any health service, whether it is state-funded or privately run, it is the general practitioner (GP) that makes up the bulk of those required to man the front line.

Can my GP Offer Breast Screenings?

It is approximated that 1 in 28 South African women may develop breast cancer in their lifetime. But can your General Practitioner (GP) assist you by offering breast screenings?

Holistic General Practitioners

Although the general practitioner (GP) is often thought of as a basic physician with no specialised interest, this is far from the truth.

Speech therapy enhances quality of life

What do you think of when hearing the term “speech-language therapy”? Children who lisp, people who stutter, or children who cannot produce the ‘r’ sound? Yes, Speech-language therapists (SLTs) treat all of these as well as a wide range of other difficulties related to speech, language, hearing and swallowing.

Medical Doctor Types

Within the medical profession, the title of "Doctor" is one that is shared both by general practitioners and specialists in as many as 60 different fields.

Visit Your Dentist Regularly

We tend only to resort to dentistry when we are actually experiencing a problem which, in many cases, a routine visit to the dentist could have prevented.

9 Reasons to Remain Proactive and Visit Your Doctor Regularly

There are many reasons why you should visit your doctor regularly and remain proactive about your health regime. Regardless of whether your relatives and forefathers lived to a ripe old age or not, your priority should be putting positive measures in place to remain in peak physical and mental health, and starting as young as possible is an excellent idea.

Bullying and your child

For most children, the beginning of a new school year is filled with expectation and excitement, but for some, going back to school is a stressful and humiliating experience as countless children fall victim to bullying, harassment and abuse at schools. Research found that 57% of South African school children claim to have been bullied at school.

What is a Medical Clinic and Which Services are Available?

With a wide range of medical clinics available, how do you know which type of facility is best suited to meet your particular healthcare needs?

How Do I Find Good Dental Clinics Near Me?

Trying to find professional medical and dental clinics near you may not be as simple as it may seem. There are many factors that you should take into consideration before making your selection.

Tips for Successful Virtual Doctor Consultations

With spin-dial landline telephones still fresh in some generations’ memories, virtual doctor consultations may seem intimidating.

What Are the Different Types of Dentists, and Which One Do You Need?

Now that you have fully committed to your physical, mental and oral health for the year, it is a good time to concentrate on enhanced dental care.

The Evolving Role of Medical Doctors in Holistic Patient Care

In this article, the medicinal professionals at Intercare Medical and Dental Centres will explore the constantly evolving role of medical doctors and explain their increasing place in holistic patient care.

The Intercare Advantage: Find a Doctor Who Meets Your Needs

Choosing someone to care for your health can be challenging. It pays to seek help when navigating the healthcare system to find a doctor who meets your needs.

Occlusal disease - the modern day dental problem

Occlusal disease is caused by an imbalance between the teeth, the chewing muscles and the jaw.The consequences, if left untreated, are many, progressive and widespread. The disease is not limited to the older generation.

Day Hospitals Enables More Surgical Procedures

The day hospital has the potential to eliminate long waiting lists for in-patient procedures while reducing the cost of surgery and the associated inconvenience. Book your appointment today via our easy-to-use online booking facility.

Medfem - To Women's Health

To summarise, the Medfem Fertility Clinic offers the specialised treatments women most frequently require, in a comfortable, well-equipped, and discreet environment.

30 Days to train for the Intercare 5 km Road Race Challenge

Running will help you to reduce stress, boost your energy levels and instil a sense of overall well-being. Before beginning an exercise program, you should check with your doctor to make sure you don't have any health issues.

Dentist Near Me - What to Look for and to Expect

Choosing the right dental professional will help you to save money, experience better oral health, and improve your patient satisfaction level. Let’s explore the factors to consider before you perform a “dentist near me” search.

Medical Doctor Specialities

Given such a vast range of specialisms, it is fortunate that there is also a special kind of doctor whose job it is to ensure that, if you are found to need specialised treatment, you will be referred to someone with the appropriate, specialised medical or surgical skills.

Crooked teeth and bad bites - does straightening teeth matter?

A beautiful smile is immediately associated with youth, health, and vitality. A smile can thus be an asset or a distraction. Besides appearance, crooked teeth or bad bites can also cause complications and long-term health problems if they are left untreated.

Winter warmer dinner - citrus chicken and sweet potato bake

Arrange the chicken breasts, onion and sweet potatoes in a large baking tray and pour over the marinade.

Giving sight to those in need

Intercare, Operation Healing Hands and ophthalmologist Dr Marcel Niemandt, will offer 45 free cataract surgeries at Intercare Hazeldean Day hospital during South Africa’s Eye Care Awareness Week.

Will Virtual Doctor Consultations Become the Norm?

Call them what you wish, but would you believe that the millennials (or Generation Z) babies have come of age? Born in the heart of the age of technology, this generation barely knows or understands the frustrations of a dial-up internet connection, let alone a spin-dial telephone. A debatable advantage of living in such a technologically advanced age is that we have become accustomed to online conversations, so it’s only natural that virtual doctor consultations would become increasingly popular.

What is a Medical Clinic and Where to Find One Near You?

A medical clinic is a healthcare facility focused on the provision of primary healthcare, general healthcare treatments, and urgent care for outpatients. This means that if you visit the facility, you will be able to go home after treatment as opposed to having to be hospitalised.

Visit an Intercare Dental Clinic to Stick to Your Oral Hygiene New Year’s Resolution

In the blink of an eye, you find yourself preparing to wave your farewells to yet another, interestingly fun-filled year. However, before you commit to any New Year’s resolutions, commit to visiting your dental clinic this January.

The Top Seven Recurring Men’s Health Issues

When it comes to the differences between women’s and men’s health issues, men are more likely to smoke in excess, overuse alcohol, partake in riskier behaviour and make unhealthier lifestyle decisions than women.

Babies get cavities too!

Baby bottle tooth decay happens when sweetened liquids or even those with natural hidden sugars, linger in the mouth; this includes otherwise healthy liquids like fruit juices, milk, formula or tea. These sugars then cling to the teeth and tooth germs (bacteria in the mouth) thrive on this sugar and attack these teeth.

Fertility with Endometriosis – Can You Still Get Pregnant?

Is fertility with endometriosis possible? It is a question often asked by women who still want to add family members but have been diagnosed with the condition. The short answer is yes, but certain factors must be taken into consideration, and fertility with endometriosis is more complex. This article will shed some light on the topic and tell you more about how Intercare can help.

The Top Seven Recurring Woman’s Health Issues

While men and women share many disorders equally, women’s health encompasses a broad range of gender-specific ailments.

Find a Doctor Near You Who Best Meets Your Family’s Needs

Whether you have relocated to a new town or simply outgrown your family general practitioner (GP), there are many reasons why you might want to find a doctor that best meets your family’s needs.

Addressing Mental Health in Primary Care: The Role of General Practitioners

Mental health disorders are a significant public health challenge, affecting one in eight adults globally each year before the pandemic. Since then, it has increased exponentially to as many as one in five. Despite these disturbing figures, many people still rely on their general practitioner to assist with these issues as they do not always have access to the professional help they require.

Today’s Patients Need More Than the Traditional Dental Clinic Experience

Bad teeth can affect our general health, so regular visits to a dentist are vital, but today, we need more from a dental clinic than fillings and extractions.

Save Time And Money At A Day Hospital

Patients admitted for relatively minor treatments are almost invariably occupying a bed for too long, often delaying the treatment of more serious cases. As it happens, the day hospital offers an effective and economical means to resolve this long-standing difficulty; a fact that simply needs to be better highlighted.

Targeting Breast Cancer

A proactive approach to screenings and limiting risk factors can help you combat breast cancer which is one of the more treatable cancers if caught early.

Online Doctor’s Appointment – Everything You Need to Know

Online doctors’ appointments are a great way to have easy, convenient access to healthcare. You can chat with your physician, schedule consultations, and get prescriptions without ever having to leave your home.

Medical Doctors and Degrees

Although the first reaction of most people is to assume they are talking to a medical professional when engaging with someone bearing the title of doctor, this is not necessarily the case.

Oral Health & The Roles of the Dentist

Those regular check-ups at the dentist might not only be good for your appearance, but they could also be saving you from serious health issues such as a heart attack or a stroke.

What Is a General Practitioner and How Do You Choose One?

Your first experience with a General Practitioner (GP) was probably with your family doctor as a child. A GP would usually form long-term relationships with you and your family, providing continual primary healthcare.

Dental Clinics for All Oral Healthcare Requirements

As well as providing basic dentistry and orthodontics, a good dental clinic is likely to have specialists able to perform more complex procedures such as gum and maxillofacial surgery.

Oral health affects total health. Is your mouth healthy?

Oral health refers to the condition of gums, teeth, and the surrounding bone and soft tissues of the mouth. Good oral health is an important part of general health and wellbeing.

How to Find a Doctor for Your Specific Needs and Lifestyle

You may be on the lookout for a trusted general practitioner (GP) who you can rely on to oversee your family’s health and well-being due to recently relocating to a new area, changing medical aid schemes, financial reasons, or simply to find a doctor who aligns better with your particular needs and lifestyle.

Medical Clinics & An Ageing Population

With age, however, comes the inevitable consequences of ageing and the longer one lives, the more frequent those visits to the local medical clinic become.

Where and How to Find Specific Dentists and Doctors Near Me?

Finding an Intercare clinic near you is easier than ever before. Whether you perform an online search with “dentists and doctors near me” or are already on our website, we make the process easy. If you are searching from within our website, you have the options of searching according to the facility or the particular professional you would like to see.

What to Expect from a Physical Check-Up at the General Practitioner

Your general practitioner is not only the medical professional to visit if you are feeling sick or suspect something is wrong. The GP is also the professional to visit for a routine or extensive medical check-up, whether it is because you want to take out life insurance or want to ensure you are healthy and not let a serious underlying condition slip, simply because you do not experience any obvious symptoms.

Doctor Specialities at Intercare: Addressing Comprehensive Health Needs in One Place

From a medical doctor or dentist to a radiologist or clinical psychologist. If you need comprehensive health care in all areas of medicine for your family, would it not be best to find them all conveniently located under one roof?

Your Ultimate Guide to Comprehensive Oral Care: Navigating Intercare’s Dental Clinic Services

Healthy teeth lead to a happy smile and we all know that a radiant smile is often seen as a reflection of good overall health, and a dental clinic helps us to keep it that way. While cosmetic dentistry undoubtedly plays a role in enhancing your appearance, the basic foundation of a healthy smile lies in comprehensive oral care from a young age.

Comprehensive Doctor Services for Patient-Centric Healthcare

At Intercare, our doctor services form part of an integrated healthcare model, offering comprehensive medical care to address an extensive range of health needs.

Dentists Near Me: Top 10 Tips for Finding the Right Dentist in Your Area

With many families looking to limit their expenses to stretch their budgets, it may mean that they need to find medical practitioners, including dentists, who can cater to the entire family’s dental requirements, from the little ones to older individuals.

Why Self-Diagnosis is Dangerous and Questions to Ask Your Medical Practitioner

Understanding the role of the medical practitioner in treating you for a condition is important. It is a professional doctor-patient relationship. Therefore, the doctor might ask you questions, which you would never even have thought to answer if those questions were asked outside the examination room.

Medical Clinic – Bringing the Doctor Closer to You Through Virtual Consultations

When you think of a medical clinic, services like vaccinations, routine care, general practitioner medical examinations, and dental care may come to mind. And you are right. All these services are available under one roof for your convenience. However, you can now also schedule an appointment using our convenient online booking system.

Day Hospitals & Healthcare Accessibility

Tonsillectomies, appendectomies, corneal transplants, circumcisions, vasectomies, hernia repairs, and breast augmentations are just a few of almost a hundred procedures available at an Intercare day hospital.

The Role of a Medical Practitioner in Preventive Healthcare

Consulting with your medical practitioner at least twice every year should be part of every adult’s preventative healthcare routine, even when you are feeling fit and healthy.

The General Practitioner

In the field of medicine it is left to a single player, the general practitioner (GP), to limit the pressure on others in the healthcare team.

Finding A Doctor When You Need One

Once again, Intercare has understood the problem and responded by extending its operating hours, thus enabling its members to find a doctor to see them even on weekends and public holidays.

21st Century Dental Clinics

Neither the baby boomers nor their less fortunate antecedents could have anticipated the remarkable facilities of a typical 21st-century dental clinic.

The Life-Changing Impact of a Compassionate Doctor – How Intercare’s Medical Professionals Make a Difference

In the often-sterile environment of healthcare, it is easy to forget that there is a human element; yet this is precisely the component that can make the difference between simply receiving treatment and experiencing true healing.

Smile Confidently: The Transformative Power of Modern Dentistry at Intercare

Visiting your dentist twice a year ensures that your pearly whites remain intact, but a radiant smile is more than just an aesthetic asset; it is a beacon of confidence, self-expression and overall well-being. Yet, maintaining a healthy smile requires not only brushing and flossing. Regular dental checkups and preventive care are crucial for preserving and optimising your oral health.

Exploring Comprehensive Dental Care From an Intercare Dentist

Dental health is not just essential for eating, speaking, confidence, and self-esteem. Paying regular visits to a dentist can also benefit our general health.

The Importance of Regular Dental Check-ups and Cleanings at Your Local Dental Clinic

Even though keeping to tight work schedules, attending kids’ sports days and maintaining a neat and tidy home may be difficult at times, every adult should find the time in their busy schedules to visit their dental clinic at least twice a year, even if they are not experiencing a toothache.

The Importance of Regular Check-Ups with Your Doctor and Dentist

Maintaining good health is not just about reacting to illness as it occurs; it is about proactive prevention and early detection. Just as our vehicles need regular tune-ups to remain safe and roadworthy, our bodies require routine check-ups with both our doctor and our dentist to stay in optimal condition.

Meet Dr Carryn Peters

Dr Peters earned her medical degree from the University of Cape Town in 2010. She received an additional diploma in Emergency Medicine as well as a certificate in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Her current interests include aesthetic medicine, emergency medicine, and surgical procedures.

Best Healthcare Services In Sandton

Intercare Sandton Medical and Dental Centre is at 200 Rivonia Road, Morningside, in Sandton. The medical and dental centre offers several primary care services under one roof, allowing residents from the Sandton community to enjoy accessible and convenient healthcare services.

Hello Wellness. Becoming a healthier you.

We can all be healthier. Starting today. Good health is about more than just “the absence of illness, disease, disability or injury”. Defining ‘health’ as “a state of complete physical capacities, mental and social wellbeing” seems to be an elusive and unrealistic state to aim for.

Specialist GP's

Even GP's will have been required to undergo the same length and intensity of training as certain other healthcare professionals.

Regular Dentist Visits

Poor oral health can lead to some more serious problems that regular examinations by a dentist could easily prevent.

Dynamic Doctors

Consulting the right doctor is important and so Intercare has done everything possible to speed the process with multidisciplinary clinics and simplified online bookings.

The 5 Benefits of Our Virtual Dental Screenings

Wisdom Teeth Removals

The removal of wisdom teeth is common and a visit to your dentist will let you know whether or not it may be necessary. Here's a few points to consider.

Understanding Different Types of Doctors: Specialists vs. General Practitioners

Typically, a doctor can be separated into two different types: One would be a general practitioner (GP) and the other could be defined as a specialist. However, when you are sick or injured, the type of doctor you see would depend on your medical condition or the severity of your ailment or injury.

Choosing a Top-Quality Dental Clinic in South Africa

Whether you are searching online for a "dentist near me" or a "dental clinic," the choice you make can profoundly affect the quality of patient care you experience and the range of dental services available to you.

How Can a Dentist Fix a Chipped Tooth?

Chipped teeth are among the most common dental issues and vary from minor damage to the enamel to more severe injuries affecting the inner components of a tooth and perhaps even a portion of the tooth becoming detached.

Meet Dr Denisha Naidoo

Dr Naidoo graduated from the Witwatersrand University in 2010 where after she practiced in both the private and public healthcare sector. In 2015 she travelled to schools across South Africa to help underprivileged children receive oral health care. Dr Naidoo has a special interest in cosmetic and paediatric dentistry.

Roles of a General Practitioner

In light of the many specialities that are features of modern medicine, just how important the role of a general practitioner can be is often overlooked.

Meet Dr. Gideon du Plessis

Dr. Gideon du Plessis obtained his dental degree in 1978. He has a special interest in endodontics - diagnosing and treating tooth pain and performing root canal treatment - children’s (paedodontics), and aesthetic dentistry. For more than 30 years Dr. Du Plessis has provided exceptional dental care to and perfecting smiles for generations of families. He combines his knowledge and years of hands-on expertise with the latest technology and research to provide a unique and dynamic approach to enhancing and maintaining your oral health.

Services Available At Our Dental Clinics

At Intercare, the role of our dentists at our dental clinics can be regarded as consisting of three parts – routine care, more advanced procedures, and oral hygiene. Let’s take a closer look at just what each of these aspects of dentistry might entail.

Change in the roles of Dentists

Today, the emphasis for Dentists are on preserving and restoring a patient’s teeth wherever possible, rather than resorting to extractions. Patient’s, in turn, have become more conscious about the appearance of their teeth, prompting new and improved methods to assist.

How Day Hospitals Help Prevent Bed Shortages

The Intercare day hospital can not only help to rectify this problem but, in many cases, those patients who are scheduled to undergo relatively minor procedures can often be discharged on the same day.

Becoming a Medical Doctor

The first step to becoming a medical doctor in South Africa is to satisfy the entry requirements of one’s preferred school of medicine. Once qualified, if a medical doctor chooses to specialise in any given discipline, further intensive studies within the chosen filed and a board examination will be required to secure the additional specialist qualification.

General Practitioners in South Africa

Intercare continues to recognise the importance of a General Practitioner as your family doctor and has taken steps to ensure that their services will remain available to those patients who also appreciate the value of easy access to the personal and professional attention provided.

Dental Clinics For All Situations

Recognised in South Africa as a leader in the provision of high-quality healthcare, the extensive medical facilities operated by Intercare include a number of modern dental clinics to provide for most eventualities. Manned by accomplished and caring professionals, they are dedicated to the goal of maintaining the highest possible standards of patient care.

Evolving Roles of Medical Doctors

In practice, research in a whole range of different roles & fields for Medical Doctrs has served to change the nature of medicine dramatically and is continuing to do so.

Caring Dentists

Intercare dental centres embrace advanced technologies to provide an extensive range of services including oral hygiene, implants, porcelain crowns, inlays and veneers, and periodontal screening and treatment. Most importantly, though, we provide a dentist who cares.

General Practitioners - Cornerstones of the Healthcare System

The general practitioner continues to be among the cornerstones of the healthcare services, both public and private. Often, one's first step is invariably to make an appointment with a GP.

Mental Health and Doctors: Addressing Burnout and Promoting Well-Being

It is advisable to find a doctor that you can trust and talk to about anything, especially when it comes to suffering from burnout and addressing your mental health, wellness and well-being. Burnout can be a debilitating experience.

Get to Know Your Diabetes Care Team

A diabetes diagnosis may come as a shock at first. But, with the right care, you can maintain good health. These are the people that should be part of your diabetes care team.

Dentists and Integrated Healthcare

For too long, medical and dental care have existed in autonomous worlds, their affiliations often overlooked. But the tide is turning. Modern healthcare facilities, like those at Intercare Medical and Dental Centres, are introducing a revolutionary approach known as integrated healthcare.

How to Choose the Right Doctor for Your Specific Healthcare Needs

Choosing the right doctor for your particular healthcare needs can significantly impact your well-being. The guidelines in this article should prove helpful. Apart from the need to find a medical professional familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of your type of condition, several other factors are likely to influence your choice. For example, will your chosen healthcare professional be available at times that are compatible with your lifestyle?

Discover the Range of Services Offered by Intercare Doctors

General practitioners or family doctors, as they are often referred to, offer routine care services. These include medical check-ups, consultations etc.

The Crucial Role of the Dentist in Promoting Oral Health

Regular visits to a dentist are crucial for maintaining oral health because diseased gums or a decaying tooth can negatively impact your general health. However, many patients are reluctant to undergo dentistry and choose to neglect their dental care rather than face their fears.

Understanding Diabetes

There is nothing sweet about diabetes. The warning signs can be so mild that, at first, they often go unnoticed. This is especially true for type 2 diabetes. Many people don’t find out that they have the condition until complications from long-term damage occur.

Kindness can make a big difference in healthcare

Pole ni dawa, a Swahili proverb, meaning “concern is like medicine” rings true in today’s day and age but does it make a difference in the healthcare environment? One of Intercare’s core values that drives management and employees alike is compassion.

COVID-19: At Intercare we put our patients first.

We have been guided by the Intercare values for nearly 20 years. These values are at the heart of our business and will guide us now as we face the uncertainty and impact brought about by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). On the 5th of March 2020, the Minister of Health announced the first confirmed case of COVID- 19 in South Africa. Since then, a number of individuals have been diagnosed with the condition, the vast majority being travellers returning from countries with existing outbreaks. Most recently, community transmission of the virus has been confirmed.

How Medical Practitioners Can Improve Patient Communication and Care

Arguably one of the most important relationships you will have outside of those of the heart is the association you will develop with your medical practitioner or GP.

Training tips for the holiday season

Some runners may struggle to keep up with their training schedule during the holiday season. Staying active in some way will give you energy, reduce stress and tension and, of course, help mitigate some of the extra calories you may be consuming. Here are some tips for effective training during the holiday period.

Healthcare for Women

Intercare has gone the extra mile to provide all the many specialised healthcare services commonly required by women under a single roof with Medfem.

A Doctor When You Need One

The option to either phone or book an appointment easily and conveniently online means Intercare’s patients never struggle to find a doctor.

State-of-the-art Dental Clinics

Intercare is a private healthcare group that is quick to embrace any new technology that is of benefit to its patients – a strategy that is evident in each of its state-of-the-art dental clinics.

GP Surgeries vs. Medical Clinics

Few stalwart healthcare professionals are in a position to offer the extensive range of services available from a modern medical clinic at Intercare.

The Option of Day Hospitals

The day hospital offers patients shorter waiting times, lower costs, and minimal time away from their homes for the ultimate in convenience. For staff, it means less stress and greater productivity.

Intercare Classic Toddler Run

The Intercare Classic is back on 1 February 2020, at Rietondale Park in Pretoria, and this time the whole family can join in the active fun! We've added a 50m Toddler Run. Entry is free and all finishers will receive a medal.

Vision for 2020 – Looking back to go forward

The future of healthcare is difficult to predict, although most futurists agree that how and where care will be provided, is likely to change. Healthcare organisations should learn to spot the infliction points in the environment; do a reality check and reposition their organisations to face a brand-new decade.

Google vs. Your Medical Doctor

Is it really so bad that Dr Google is always on call or is it best to visit your medical doctor 100% of the time? We explore the question in this article.

Checking Your Diet With Your General Practitioner

General practitioners can assess your weight, if you're lacking in nutrition, check your mental health, your lifestyle, and adjust any medication where needed.

Understanding the Services Offered By Dental Clinics

A dental clinic offers various services to help you maintain hygienic oral health, from preventative care to more serious afflictions like restorative dental and facial reconstruction.

How The News Affects Your Health & Wellness

There's nothing wrong with keeping your finger on the pulse when it comes to the news – but when does it become harmful to your overall health and wellness?

COVID-19 Important Healthcare Information

Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting society on many levels. Intercare, however, remains the provider of choice offering quality medical and dental care, especially during the current challenging circumstances.

Expert care for your child's teeth

Kids are naturally against regular 'mouth inspections', especially little ones, so early tooth decay can be pretty hard to spot! That's where a dentist is needed.

Visit a General Practitioner Near You Even When You Aren’t Sick

Some people would rather avoid a visit to their doctor as far as possible and only type the phrase, “general practitioner near me” into their search engine when their symptoms become serious.

9 Fantastic Reasons to Visit an Intercare Dental Clinic Today

At Intercare, we believe our quality healthcare services delivered through innovative wellness centres across South Africa are a major contributor to healthy surrounding communities.

Do Your Kids Dread Visiting Your Local Medical Clinic? Here’s How to Help

Plenty of adults would prefer to steer clear of visiting a medical clinic, even when they urgently require medical attention. It comes as no surprise, then, that children also feel anxious or stressed when it comes to even routine doctors’ visits.

Healthy gums hold your smile together.

Also known as 'Gum Disease', Periodontitis is a common condition in which the gums and deeper periodontal structures become inflamed. The inflammation usually takes the form of redness, swelling and a tendency to bleed during teeth brushing, and is the body’s response to certain bacteria that have been allowed to accumulate in the mouth.

Multidisciplinary Team-Based Healthcare For Randburg Community

Intercare Northriding Medical and Dental Centre is located at Northlands Corner Shopping Centre in Northriding.

Family-Friendly Healthcare In The Heart Of Pretoria CBD

Intercare Tramshed Medical and Dental Centre is located in the Tramshed Shopping Centre, in the heart of the Central Business District in Pretoria, on the corner of Francis Baard and Lilian Ngoyi Streets.

Some Useful Tips When Searching for a "General Practitioner Near Me"

The recent pandemic was a stark reminder of the need to safeguard our health. However, finding a reliable doctor who meets one's needs can sometimes pose a challenge.

Fertility care - The ART of becoming pregnant

Cases of infertility among South African couples are increasingly common with reports indicating that more than 20% of South Africans struggle to conceive naturally. Infertility is usually diagnosed if you don’t conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Don’t wait. If you’ve been trying to become pregnant for about a year, make an appointment with a reproductive specialist. If a woman is 35 years or older however, it is best to initiate a fertility care evaluation after six months of unprotected intercourse.

Sub-Acute Care - Where Recovery Begins

Sub-acute care, sometimes referred to as step-down or transitional care, is a comprehensive and cost-effective inpatient programme for patients who have suffered an acute event as a result of an illness; injury or disease; have a determined course of treatment; and who do not require intensive diagnostic and/or invasive medical procedures. Intercare’s sub-acute and rehabilitation hospitals focus on patients with complex medical needs or those in need of rehabilitative care and treatment.

Improving Your Wellness In 2020

We believe in improving the quality of our patient’s lives – mind, body, and soul, and we have compiled a list of tips to easily improve your wellness in 2020.

Stop Believing These Oral-Health Myths

Plenty of households in South Africa believe many myths surrounding their dental hygiene, and these misconceptions may deter people from visiting their dentist.

Discussing Your Mental Health

While a general practitioner is not a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist, they are trained to spot the symptoms of mental-health issues.

Doctors as Medical Specialists

While we might call just about every medical professional we know a “doctor”, but did you know that not all doctors are the same?

Your Relationship With Your Medical Doctor

For some patients, it may be challenging discussing sensitive aspects of their health. A medical doctor, however, is a professional trained to cover these very conversations.

Watch your mouth

You can't have a healthy body without a healthy mouth. Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, wellbeing and quality of life and refers to the condition of gums, teeth, and the surrounding bone and soft tissues of the mouth. Oral disease affects people throughout their lifetime and can cause pain, discomfort and disfigurement.

Having Trouble Sleeping? A GP Might Help.

You may be struggling to determine the root cause of your inability to fall or remain asleep. In this case, a visit to your GP will prove useful.

Receive Screenings From Your Medical Doctor

Partnering with a medical doctor you trust can ensure that you improve your health and receive regular screenings that help you stay on the ball.

Dentist Tips for Children

In this article we explore four tips that will save you a few emergency trips to the dentist and improve your little one’s oral health.

General Practitioners Helping You With A Fresh Perspective

Your general practitioner will not only make resources more accessible to you but keep you on track when it comes to the healthy future you envision.

Your 2020 Wellness

An accurate assessment of overall wellness takes into consideration every aspect of what it means to be human.

Coronavirus: Global Public Health Emergency

Intercare is collaborating with other healthcare organizations nationally and has developed and implemented protocols in both its Primary Care centres and Hospitals to identify and appropriately manage any suspected case of 2019-nCoV, which may present to a facility.

Medical Clinics in South Africa: Don’t Ignore These Warning Signs

Many of us understand what it’s like to search “clinics near me” and pop into the nearest medical centre for an appointment only to be sorely disappointed.

When To See Your GP

If symptoms are unmanageable or disruptive, it's best to see a GP, they'll assess the signs and prescribe the right medication or advice.

Why We Are So Much More than Just Your Nearest Doctor

For many patients, finding a doctor located as nearby as possible remains vital. You want to know that you can see your general practitioner in a jiffy if anything ever goes wrong.

CELEBRATING WORLD HEALTH DAY

This year marks the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the observance of World Health Day, being celebrated on the 7th of April. This special awareness day was established by the first World Health Assembly, the governing body over the World Health Organization (WHO).

THE USE OF FACE MASKS IN INTERCARE FACILITIES

The use of face masks and gloves can increase the risk of transmitting COVID-19 if used in an inappropriate setting. All the Intercare facilities apply the recommendations made by the World Health Organization (WHO) in relation to the use of protective equipment.

Feeling Anxious About Your Visit to a Dental Clinic? These Tips May Help

Oral healthcare is still on the back burner for many South Africans. Unfortunately, socio-economic circumstances mean that numerous citizens in our country do not have access to a dentist or dental clinic and thus prefer to seek out at-home remedies when issues arise.

Need to Find an Excellent Family Doctor? Be Sure to Ask Yourself These Questions First

Doctors play an important role in our lives. In fact, some people have the same family doctor throughout their lives, and this may even be the same person that delivered them when they were born.

8 Things a “Clinics Near Me” Online Search Can’t Tell You

Living in our modern digital age comes with countless benefits. Communication and productivity have improved in far too many ways to mention at a societal level.

Tips for a successful Virtual Consultation

A virtual consultation is a remote video conversation between a patient and a healthcare professional. This process is not changing the who, but rather the when, where and how of care delivery. Here’s a quick checklist to make sure your appointment is successful and free of technical glitches.

Convenient Access To Doctors And Dentists In Pietermaritzburg

Intercare Woodburn Medical and Dental Centre is in the Woodburn Square Shopping Centre, 15 Woodhouse Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg. Woodburn Square offers a relaxed community shopping and entertainment environment.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CELL PHONE

Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, cell phones were shown to notoriously harbour bacteria and viruses. People handle their phones continuously, which means potentially exposing yourself to germs all the time. With Covid-19 cases still rising worldwide, and flu season still to come, it’s important to disinfect your cell phone regularly.

COVID-19 CONTROL OF VISITORS

Intercare is conscious of the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and in an effort to ensure that we are best managing the risk to our patients and staff, the decision has been made to temporarily withdraw visiting hours. While we understand that visiting hours are important to our patients’ recovery, we believe that this is currently the most appropriate decision.

Intercare keeps patients, doctors and staff safe during COVID-19.

Patients are asked to report any known exposure to COVID-19 or symptoms to allow us to assist them appropriately, including at the time of the appointment and arrival at the facility.

Which Services are Offered at Dental Clinics in South Africa?

It is not always possible to know exactly which type of treatment you need before you have visited a dentist. A dental clinic where all the major services are offered at the same location offers maximum convenience, even if you are not sure which category of service applies to you.

The Role of General Practitioners in Mental Health Care

Mental health care – also referred to as therapy, counselling, psychotherapy or talking therapy – involves talking with a trained professional about your mental health concerns or anything else that may be troubling you.

A Guide to Treatments Offered at Dental Clinics

A dental clinic is an establishment where multiple dentists and dental specialists collaborate and combine their skills to offer patients the best oral hygiene options. One of the principal benefits of these clinics is that you can receive treatment across a broad spectrum of dentistry.

Empowering Healthcare: The Roles and Responsibilities of Doctors

Medical doctors serve as the foundations of communities and, indeed, the national healthcare system, holding a unique and vital position within the medical ecosystem.

Beyond Smiles: Exploring the Comprehensive Care Offered by Dentists

For many, visiting a dental care professional conjures images of sitting in a chair, receiving routine check-ups, cleanings and perhaps the occasional drilling and filling.

Intercare salutes our nurses

On 12 May, International Nurses Day, Intercare recognises and salutes our nurses for their continued commitment to excellence. Florence Nightingale, who defined nursing, once said nursing is: “To love, to help one another, to act together, to strive together, to work to the same end.” Two centuries later, her words are echoing around the world.

Need a Medical Clinic That Does It All? Intercare Is Your One-Stop Health Hub

Patients who are ill, fighting chronic conditions, and seeking medical help are often shunted between medical professionals. This requires new appointments and unnecessary travel from a person who is likely already not feeling well.

Occlusal Disease and When You Should Visit a Dental Clinic

When it comes to teeth, we are most familiar with terms such as “cavities” and “root canal”. We know to brush and floss and that a regular visit to a dental clinic is essential.

4 Questions to Ask Your Medical Doctor During Your Appointment

Some patients find a visit to the GP a little intimidating, despite how dedicated and compassionate most doctors are. It is natural to feel a bit tongue-tied when it comes to your appointment, as patients often only think of questions they’ve been pondering long after their medical examination.

Boosting Your Immune System with the Help of Your General Practitioner

With the biting chill in the morning air, it is clear that winter is well on its icy way in. This time of the year is known for the sniffles and people often flock to their general practitioner for help only once a viral infection has already made them feel quite ill.

Here’s How to Work on Your Wellness While Stuck at Home

Being cooped up indoors all day can be challenging – especially if you are someone who finds comfort in the great outdoors. While more people across the globe are practising social isolation than ever before, some are finding it more difficult than others.

Your Quick Guide for Choosing the Best Dental Clinic

The state of your gum and teeth affects your confidence to smile. Because of the positive visual impact of healthy teeth and gums, it is imperative to choose a dental clinic that offers quality medical care, regardless of the dentistry required to ensure you can remain confident about your appearance, while also enjoying pain-free chewing.

Quality Dental Clinic: What to Expect and Where to Find One

Dental care is an essential part of general wellness and everyone is susceptible to dental problems. If left untreated, these problems can lead to major health concerns and pain that may be difficult to self-treat.

Guide and Answers on How to Find a GP Near Me in South Africa

A straightforward search with the phrase “find a GP near me” should return quite a few results if you use Google, regardless of where you live in South Africa.

Consult the Doctor You Need at Your Convenience

Few things are more frustrating when you feel ill than being told your doctor isn’t available on weekends. Intercare operates extended hours to help you.

How an Online Dental Consultation Caters to Modern Lifestyles

An in-person, patient-to-dentist connection is not always possible. Time, distance, and responsibilities can make it difficult for modern individuals to book their appointment.

Experience the Patient-centric and Holistic Approach of Intercare Dentists

Given their early history, it's no wonder dentists have been feared for centuries. Today, advanced technology and a caring manner have changed that image.

The Private Healthcare vs Public Healthcare Debate

Healthcare services in South Africa are delivered by two main parties. One is publicly funded from the State’s coffers, much like the British National Health Service, while the other is run by various private companies and paid for by its patients.

The importance of managing chronic disease and oral health during COVID-19

If you are concerned about your risk of contracting COVID-19, then you should know that there may be significant opportunities to lower your risk beyond hand washing and social distancing. If you are fortunate enough to be healthy, it is vitally important to stay that way. And the best ways to stay healthy are to be active, eat nutritious food in proper amounts, keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels in the optimal range and avoid toxins, like smoking and excess alcohol.

How to Partner with Your General Practitioner in the Fight Against an Infodemic

The Internet is possibly the single most powerful tool of the 21st century. This information superhighway gets us fast results for any number of queries we have about news, entertainment, and even our health.

“Where Can I Find A Doctor Near Me?”, and Other Common Queries We Often Receive

Our health is precious, and becoming ill or struggling with a physical ailment can be severely debilitating. Nobody wants to get sick and if we could, we would all live without the risk of ever losing our physical wellbeing.

Curb the spread of infection at Intercare

COVID-19 - Let's all play our part to curb the spread of infection.

Do Your Online Searches Include, “Doctor Near Me”? Let Us Help

Unlike the good old days when you could call your house doctor to pop on over when you were not feeling well, modern practices require in-person visits from patients seeking treatment.

Intercare Virtual Consultations

Considering the current COVID-19 pandemic, Intercare, a recognised leader in healthcare, is proud to announce the launch of virtual consultations. Intercare has a clear vision of reinforcing primary care’s essential role within the continuum of care, and firmly focus on integrated patient–centric family healthcare through a network of experienced healthcare professionals.

10 Ways to Tell You Have Found the Right Dentist

Most people “adopt” their dentist through family and friends, or simply visit the one closest and cheapest to them. While this certainly is a convenient way of caring for one’s oral health, it might not be the best.

Is an Online Dental Screening the Right Option for You?

Our teeth are not something we think about most days, and many people might forget about them altogether until they start giving problems. While taking active steps to improve our oral health is a necessity, many individuals simply think that daily brushing is enough. Regular visits to your dentist and oral hygienist, however, could spare you endless issues down the line.

Seeking an Online Doctor’s Appointment? We Answer Some Frequently Asked Questions

There are various reasons why patients in need of medical care are not always able to visit their doctors for a consultation. This could be because they are simply too busy, too ill to leave home and travel, or that they are averse to visiting a medical practice.

How to Find a Doctor Without Leaving Home

Do you experience flu-like symptoms? Do you need to visit a general practitioner (GP) for diagnosis of a condition related to chronic fatigue?

Can a Dentist Remove Tonsil Stones?

If you have bad breath and your tonsils feel gritty, you may wonder “Can a dentist remove tonsil stones?”. Read this article to learn the answer.

Oral Health and How to Find a Good Dentist in South Africa

There are few more painful experiences than toothache, whether it's the result of trauma or failure to maintain adequate oral hygiene. The pain can be excruciating, making it impossible to concentrate, disturbing one's sleep, and making every meal agony. Even if not actually painful, teeth discoloured by tobacco, blackened by decay, broken, or crooked can be an embarrassment, as can the gaps due to lost teeth. Fortunately, all this pain and embarrassment can be prevented or eliminated with regular visits to a good dentist.

What is a Pediatrician?

Medicine is divided into many disciplines with Latin or Greek names. What is a pediatrician, and what is their role? This article provides the answers.

Five Helpful Tips for Those Who Wish to Find a Doctor

Given the progressive deterioration due to decades of inadequate funding and the ever-growing waiting lists to access state-funded healthcare, many more South Africans must now rely on a medical aid scheme to help fund their treatment in the private sector. Those who can afford the premiums enjoy the best accommodation, medical facilities, and treatment money can buy, but they must first find a doctor who will best meet their needs.