HALO- NPC Reg.Number 2016/126596/08 Running a health education program increasing awareness for the prevention and early detection of lifestyle diseases.
HALO is a non-profit company reg number 2016/126596/08 which runs a community-based health education programme designed to increase the awareness, prevention and early detection of all lifestyle related diseases such as cancer, diabetes and more.
At least half of all lifestyle related diseases are preventable. The vast majority of risk factors are due to environmental and lifestyle factors such as healthy eating, health screenings and physical activity, many of which are controllable. Prevention offers the most cost-effective, long-term strategy.
HALO’S vision is to identify communities where people do not have access to or have not been made aware of the importance of healthy lifestyle choices, especially the youth so they can create a good foundations for a healthier life and as well as methods of early detection and the importance of screenings. Thus HALO stands for:
H – Healthy mind, healthy body
A – Active Lifestyle
L – Lifestyle choices
O – Ongoing support
By providing access to information and support in communities, HALO aims to contribute to a dramatic improvement in the overall community wellbeing as well as a significant impact on healthcare costs and lifespan.
As an NPO, HALO is reliant on support, donations, volunteering and sponsorship from individuals, communities and organisations.
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Included in this is addressing the emotional and mental stresses that can lead to many of these illnesses and therefore assist in Healthy Behavior Changes resulting in Healthier Lifestyle Choices.
More than 52 percent of all Chronic lifestyle Diseases – Non-Communicable Diseases- NCDs are caused by Unhealthy Lifestyle Choices and Stress. These are on the rise World Wide and particularly here in South Africa. According to The World Health Organisation there are 3 major risk factors or behavior’s that lead to the 4 major diseases that cause 50 percent of deaths.
These 3 Risk Factors are; Inactivity, Smoking and Unhealthy Eating. The major disease that this leads to is Cardio Vascular Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Lung Diseases, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
According to Dr. Mike Evans, a Physician from St Michael’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health at the University of Toronto, EXCERISE IS MEDICINE.
Over and above this the other risk factors include environmental conditions and not going for health screenings such as pap smears, breast examinations, testicle examinations and later prostate.
All these Diseases are Controllable and Preventable through Education, leading to Healthy Lifestyle Choices and Early Detection, thus cutting the cost of Government Health Care.
Prevention offers the most cost-effective, long-term strategy.
HALO’s vision is to equip communities with the correct information so as to be aware of the Importance of making Healthy Lifestyle Choices which include Healthy Food Choices, Cooking Methods, Exercise etc as well as the importance of Early Detection through Health Screenings at the nearest clinics, self-examinations and recognition of symptoms. Thereby assisting people in recognizing the protocols in place.
Although these healthy choices are made by individuals, they may be facilitated or impeded by the social, physical, economic, and regulatory environment in which people live. Community efforts are therefore essential to create an environment that facilitates Healthy Food Choices and Physical Activity.
By providing access to information and support in communities, HALO aims to contribute to the dramatic improvement in the overall community wellbeing as well as a significant positive impact on the reduction of healthcare costs and a longer, healthier lifespan. Making healthier food choices does not mean it will be more costly.
As an NPO HALO is reliant on
Fundraisers, donations and volunteers. We also rely on sponsorship from individuals, communities, companies and Corporates.
Over and above this we offer our invaluable knowledge as a service through
Wellness Days and talks for
• Schools and youth groups
• Corporate events
• Sporting events
• Employee groups
• Exercise and Activity Demonstrations
We also offer training for
• Health visitors, health promoters etc.
General Information
Mission. The right to be informed is a basic human need and right which can be bridged by the empowerment of people enabling them to make healthy lifestyle choices based on sound knowledge and support.
PROJECT;
FEEDING PROGRAMME ONCOLOGY WARD 495 CHARLOTTE MAXEKE HOSPITAL.
This programme was initiated by Susan Elder
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HALO's feeding programme provides much needed refreshments to Day Patients and their Care Givers at Oncology Ward 495 Charlotte Maxeke Hospital.
Currently HALO is only able to do the feeding program on a Tuesday due to limited resources.
Pick and Pay Brightwater Commons donates bread for Tuesdays' but we still have to purchase all the other items that are required; peanut butter, jam, tea, rooibos tea, milk, sugar, honey and ginger tea and if funds are available ginger biscuits as this helps with the nausea experienced by patients after receiving chemotherapy.
Dietary advice is also shared with patients as it is a very important factor once being diagnosed with cancer and while having chemo therapy. This is also very important for future health.
The clinic is open 5 days a week and on a daily basis between 90 to a 150 patients attend the Oncology Clinic.
Together the UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT we partnered on Mandela Day 2015 and provided delicious soup and bread to about 500 patients at Radiation, the Breast Clinic and Oncology Ward 495. Together this was repeated on Mandela Day 2016.
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT also provided a huge amount of groceries for the feeding program in 2015.
Students volunteer on Tuesday’s with serving refreshments.
Susan was also one of 10 women, at UJ’s COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Women’s Day Celebration 2015, that were honoured for their contribution to the community and received pendants that were designed and handmade by UJ students
HALO depend on donations and volunteers to enable us to SUSTAIN and EXPAND this program as well as the program run by Archie Radebe, who is a member of HALO, Men’s Prostate Awareness Group in Soweto.
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PROJECT
SCHOOL HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE PROGRAM.
HALO offers talks to schools on making Healthier Lifestyle Choices such as Healthier Food Choices, Healthier Cooking Methods, the Importance of Being Active etc.
These talks are aimed at the youth to understand the importance of building a strong foundation for their Future Health to Prevent Lifestyle Related illnesses that can be avoided by making these Healthier Choices.
For the preschool, and primary school children we have puppet shows that we include in our talks to make it more interesting.
HALO has also partnered on a voluntary basis with THE CITY OF JOBURG’S HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE STREET FAIRS for a number of years.
This association has common objectives to continue serving the community, ESPECIALLY THE COMMUNITIES YOUTH. By providing information to the youth and children in our communities, which will spread to the rest of their communities, we will see a dramatic improvement in their wellbeing and significant impact on the cost of healthcare
Our Tennis Development Program was started to encourage participation and interest in Tennis and Healthy Living Programs to those children who might not be able to afford Tennis Lessons. Beyond this, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES as FUTURE TENNIS COACHES, exists.
We are and have been based at the Blairgowrie Tennis Club for a number of years servicing not only the Blairgowrie Community as a whole but more recently since March 2015 extended our NON PROFIT TENNIS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM at no charge for approximately 60 learners from VULEKA SSB, RANDBURG VULEKA and ST PETERS CHILD CARE.
TENNIS ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE In association with our HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ORGANISATION strives to continue the promotion and sustainability of a HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFE.
Susan Elder was also asked by the City of Joburg to participate in the Youth Week at NASREC sharing information about Living Healthier Lifestyles, making Healthier Food Choices and Cooking Methods.
OBJECTIVES.
It is imperative that the city’s youth have the opportunity and access to entry level, sustainable and ongoing EDUCATION, HEALTH and SPORTING Programmes. These are the CORE AIMS and VALUES of our programmes. Our programmes are not restricted to the youth, but directed towards all members of the community.
The right to be informed is a basic human need and right which can be bridged by the empowerment of people, enabling them to make healthy lifestyle choices based on sound knowledge and support.
