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WE HAVE STEPPED UP THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
In addition to the already available screenings to test for cancer, SAMWUMED has added Cytology screening for 2022. This new benefit is available to members
November 24, 2021
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WE HAVE A PROGRAMME TO HELP YOU TO STOP SMOKING
Did you know? SAMWUMED has a programme to help you to stop smoking – if you want to stop but you’re struggling. The programme called
November 24, 2021
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DIABETES CAN BE AVOIDED
A person becomes diabetic when their body is not able to produce or use insulin well, resulting in a high blood sugar level. When the
November 24, 2021
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SAMWUMED IS COMMITTED TO RESOLVING MEMBER COMPLAINTS
SAMWUMED is committed to fairness, openness, and transparency. The Scheme also promotes the highest level of professional and ethical behaviour. Members and Providers have multiple
November 24, 2021
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COMPLAINTS PROCESS
SAMWUMED is committed to fairness, openness, and transparency. The Scheme also promotes the highest level of professional and ethical behaviour. Members and Providers can use
November 24, 2021
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WE’RE MAKING EXPECTING A BABY EVEN MORE SPECIAL
Expecting a baby is exciting for the expecting parents and their families. SAMWUMED is making it even more exciting. As part of our 2022 Benefits
November 7, 2021
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SAMWUMED INTRODUCES HPV VACCINE INTO 2022 BENEFITS
SAMWUMED has introduced the HPV vaccine to fight the HPV virus as part of the 2022 Benefits improvements. HPV is a viral infection that commonly
October 29, 2021
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WE HAVE INTRODUCED A VITAMINS BENEFIT
SAMWUMED has introduced a Vitamins Benefit as part of 2022 benefits improvements. This benefit was one of the key ones that many members wanted. It
October 29, 2021
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WE HAVE INCREASED THE NUMBER OF BREAST CANCER SCANS
1 in 28 (3.6%) South African women will develop Breast cancer in their lifetime, according to OCESA, a non-profit Organisation for Cancer Education in South
October 29, 2021
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EX-GRATIA GRANT PROCESS
SAMWUMED members who have finished or exhausted their medical aid benefits before the end of the year don’t have to despair, as the Scheme may
August 23, 2021
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THERE IS A LINK BETWEEN RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE AND RHEUMATIC FEVER
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. It’s the most common heart disease in people younger
August 23, 2021
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A BOARD PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN A SCHEME
The board of trustees plays an important role in a medical aid scheme. It is responsible for the proper and sound management of the Scheme.
August 23, 2021
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DO YOU UNDERSTAND YOU BIOKINETICS BENEFITS?
For the normal member, Biokinetics maybe a difficult term to understand. But it is an important benefit. Biokinetics uses scientifically based exercises to rehabilitate, strengthen
August 23, 2021
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DO YOU SUFFER FROM NECK AND BACK PROBLEMS?
If you suffer from constant back and neck problems, it may be time to learn more about the SAMWUMED Documentation Based Care (DBC) back and
August 23, 2021
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OUR DOCTOR’S NETWORK IS STEADILY GROWING
SAMWUMED’s number of contracted doctors is steadily growing country wide. The total number of doctors or healthcare service providers is now 1 144. This is
August 23, 2021
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THERE IS A LINK BETWEEN RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE AND RHEUMATIC FEVER
Rheumatic heart disease is a condition in which heart valves have been permanently damaged by rheumatic fever. It’s the most common heart disease in people
August 23, 2021
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PROTECT THE QUALITY OF YOUR BONES – DO BONE DENSITY TEST AS PART OF YOUR BENEFITS
Our bones are constantly changing, and as we age we lose bones more quickly than we replace them. As a result, our bones can become
July 29, 2021
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YOUR NEW BORN IS ALSO COVERED BY THE SAMWUMEDCARES WELLNESS PROGRAMME
To ensure that your new born baby grows up to be well and healthy, you can take him or her for Pneumococcal vaccines and TSH
July 29, 2021
