Medicare 209

04/09/2026

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Be vigilant about rotavirus following a sharp increase in cases in Pretoria. Prof. Nicola Page, Head of the Centre for Enteric Diseases at the NICD, spoke to SABC News about the increase in cases and what the public should know.

Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no7pocx6Nu0

For more information on rotavirus, please visit the following link:https://www.nicd.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/RotaFAQ_Nov-2023.pdf

03/09/2026

Happy Birthday Dr Marina Friend!

Have a super awesome day!

From all of us at Medicare 209

03/09/2026

🧠 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

Social media can be a wonderful way to stay connected. It helps us keep in touch with friends and family who live far away, share important moments and, for many people, feel less alone.

But connection needs balance.

When too much of our social interaction happens through a screen, we may spend less time having meaningful conversations, being present with the people around us and participating in the world beyond our phones.

You don't have to give up social media—you need to set your own boundaries.

🤝 Make time for face-to-face connection
📵 Put your phone away during conversations and meals
☕ Meet a friend instead of only messaging them
🌿 Make time for hobbies, activities and life away from a screen
⏰ Decide when you want to be online—and when you don't

💡 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳! This week, replace one period of scrolling with real-world connection. Call someone. Visit a friend. Have coffee together. Take a walk. Sit and talk without your phones.

Use technology to stay connected, but don't let it replace being present.

01/09/2026

🧠 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 “𝗢𝗳𝗳”?

Being reachable doesn't mean being available 24/7.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

📧 Checking emails during dinner.
📱 Replying to work messages from the couch.
🔔 Reacting to every notification as it arrives.
🌙 Thinking about tomorrow's tasks while lying in bed.

When work constantly spills into our personal time, our minds get fewer opportunities to properly switch off, rest and focus on life outside of work.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽:
🔕 Not every notification needs an immediate response.
📵 Create phone-free periods after work.
🛏️ Keep work communication out of the bedroom where possible.
⏰ Decide what genuinely requires an after-hours response.
🌿 Make downtime part of your routine—not something you only get when work is quiet.

💡 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳!
Tonight, silence your work notifications for one uninterrupted hour.
Spend that hour with your family, enjoy a hobby, go for a walk, read, relax—or simply be present without thinking about the next email.

Work will still be there tomorrow. Your time away from it matters too.

01/09/2026

Welcome Spring.

31/08/2026

🧠 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗼

In our previous post, we looked at some of the emotional signs that may tell you something isn’t quite right. But stress and emotional strain don’t always stay in your thoughts and feelings — they can start showing up in your body and everyday life too.

Changes such as:
😴 Difficulty sleeping or sleeping much more than usual
🔋 Constant tiredness or low energy
🧠 Difficulty concentrating
🍴 Changes in appetite
💭 Frequent headaches or muscle tension

These symptoms can have many possible causes, which is why persistent changes shouldn’t simply be brushed off as “just stress.”

Your mental and physical wellbeing are connected, and both deserve care.

If these changes are becoming persistent or are affecting your daily life, speak to your healthcare practitioner. We can help assess what may be contributing and guide you towards the right support.

❤️ You don’t have to figure it out alone. We’re here for you.

📞 Book an appointment with one of our medical practitioners: 012 664 7429
📍 Medicare209 Medical Centre | 209 Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion

28/08/2026

Comprehensive Healthcare, All in One Place. ❤️

Why make Medicare209 your convenient healthcare choice?

Because caring for your health often involves more than one healthcare professional. At Medicare209, our medical practitioners and a range of on-site healthcare services are conveniently available in one location — making it easier to take care of you and your family.

🩺 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀:
Dr. Marlize Lubbinge | Dr. Marina Friend | Dr. Christine Roux

𝗢𝗻-𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
👓 Viscare Optometrist – Amadia vd Berg
🏃 Physiotherapist – Marili Hattingh
🙌 Occupational Therapist – Sheetal Gopal
🍏 Nutritional Coach – Wilma Lodder
🧪 Pathology – PathCare Laboratory Branch On-Site

From everyday healthcare and preventative care to supporting your vision, movement, nutrition and diagnostic needs — your health, conveniently cared for under one roof.

📍 209 Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion
♿ Wheelchair-friendly access and parking

🕒 Consulting Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 07:00–17:00 | Fri: 07:00–16:00 | Sat: 07:30–11:00
📞 Phone lines open from 06:30

Make Medicare209 your convenient healthcare place.
📞 012 664 7429 | 📧 [email protected]

26/08/2026

🩺 Comprehensive Care, All in One Place — Medicare209
At Medicare209 in Centurion, your well-being is our priority. With a skilled medical team and trusted on-site services, we offer healthcare that’s professional, personal, and truly convenient.

Meet one of our trusted general practitioners:
Dr. Christine Roux
Dr. Roux brings a calm, holistic approach to every consultation. After earning her MBChB at the University of Pretoria, she gained valuable experience in Emergency Medicine — including time abroad in Ireland — sharpening her diagnostic and patient care skills.

She is passionate about treating the whole person, addressing both physical and mental health, and enjoys working with patients across all ages and stages of life.

🕒 Practice Consulting Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 07:00–17:00 | Fri: 07:00–16:00 | Sat: 07:30–11:00

📞 Phone lines open from 06:30 daily
📍 209 Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion

Book your appointment today and experience healthcare with heart.
📧 [email protected] | 📞 012 664 7429

24/08/2026

🧠 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆?

Women often juggle many roles — at home, at work, in relationships and while caring for others. In the process, it can become easy to dismiss changes in your own emotional wellbeing as “I’m just tired” or “It’s just stress.”

But when you’re regularly feeling overwhelmed, constantly worried or on edge, more irritable or emotional than usual, losing interest in things you normally enjoy, or simply feeling mentally and emotionally drained — it may be time to check in with yourself.

Looking after your mental health is just as important as caring for your physical health.

This Women’s Month, make your wellbeing a priority too. If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, talk to us. We’re here to listen, support you and help you find the right next step.

❤️ Your health matters — physically and emotionally.

📞 Book an appointment with one of our medical practitioners today: 012 664 7429 📍 Medicare209 Medical Centre | 209 Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion

21/08/2026

Meet Our Team at Medicare209 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
Compassionate, Local and Here for You

We’re proud to be your local healthcare team — committed to providing quality, personalised care for every stage of life.

𝗔𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲209 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲: 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗟𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲 | 𝗗𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 | 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘅

📍 Find us at Medicare209, 209 Clifton Avenue, Lyttelton | Centurion
📞 Call: 012 664 7429 📧 [email protected]

We work closely together to offer trusted support for you and your family — whether it’s a routine check-up, ongoing treatment, or something more specific.
And we’re not alone — our extended on-site team helps make Medicare209 a one-stop destination for your healthcare needs.

Together, we’re here to make your care simpler, kinder, and more complete — all under one roof.