{"id":25262,"date":"2013-11-11T16:06:51","date_gmt":"2013-11-11T14:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/2013\/11\/free-diabetes-screening-in-port-elizabeth\/"},"modified":"2013-11-11T16:06:51","modified_gmt":"2013-11-11T14:06:51","slug":"free-diabetes-screening-in-port-elizabeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/free-diabetes-screening-in-port-elizabeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Diabetes screening in Port Elizabeth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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On World Diabetes Day this Thursday 14 November, members of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA) will be offering free diabetes screenings combined with a referral and follow-up service to optimise health outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year our pharmacies screened almost 50 000 patients, collecting extremely valuable data and in the process, helped many people who were not aware of their condition. Overall, our findings confirmed that diabetes is a serious health priority which requires urgent action,\u201d says Jackie Maimin, ICPA\u2019s CEO. \u201cAs professionals at the coalface, we\u2019re happy to play a role in identifying high risk patients and advising or referring these patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of every three patients screened tested as high risk, with nearly 18% of the tested patients referred to their doctor for further assessment. \u201cUnfortunately we have no idea whether these patients visited their doctor or not and what the outcome was,\u201d says Jackie.<\/p>\n

This year, participating ICPA pharmacies will ensure that there is follow-through on high risk patients, whether that\u2019s seeing a doctor or receiving guidelines to make lifestyle changes. \u201cWe will be working closely with fellow healthcare professionals to ensure better patient outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n

As the largest pharmacy network in South Africa, ICPA pharmacies are in an ideal position to deliver effective results. The combination of the ICPA\u2019s national footprint and clinic services offered makes a national diabetes screening of this nature possible. \u201cBy improving the diabetes campaign\u2019s follow up process, independent community pharmacies can help to reduce the huge cost burden on national healthcare,\u201d adds Jackie.<\/p>\n

The software used by ICPA to capture screenings and patient follow up data is recognised internationally and purpose-built, providing valuable scientific results for both industry and government use.<\/p>\n

Members of the public can enjoy a free diabetes screening on Thursday, 14 November from these participating Port Elizabeth pharmacies<\/a>:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Troppers Pharmacy, The Medicine Chest Pharmacy, Provincial Westbourne Pharmacy, Park Drive Pharmacy, Oval Pharmacy, Marriot Powell Pharmacy, Korsten Pharmacy, Kempston Road Pharmacy, Greenways Pharmacy, Durban<\/a> Road Pharmacy, Dijon Medicine Depot Pharmacy, Constantia PE Pharmacy, Charlo Pharmacy, Beach Pharmacy, Anver Ahmed Pharmacy, Westering Pharmacy, Trochem Pharmacy, Summerstrand Pharmacy, Sanctor Pharmacy, Rowallan Park Pharmacy, Rink Street Pharmacy, Linton Grange Pharmacy, Klinipharm, Klinimed, Klinicare Mill Park, Klinicare Lorraine, Klinicare Bluewater Bay, Klinicare Belmore, Ian Robertson Pharmacy, Cots Glen Pharmacy, Aloe Pharmacy, Algoa Park Pharmacy.<\/p>\n