Own your health: Where to get screened in Joburg for under R300
But if we're being honest, how often do we overlook what's arguably even more important – our inner health? Every month is a good reminder to prioritise your wellbeing, but during Women's Month, it feels especially meaningful.
Don't get us wrong, we know. Appointments like these can be easy to delay or feel a little daunting. But your health is worth it. To make it easier, Dis-Chem clinics nationwide are stepping in to help close the gap.
Until 14 September, you can get a Pap smear, breast examination, and rapid HPV test for R299.95 – a simple step that could make a lasting impact on your health, all in a stigma-free, safe, and supportive environment.
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Here is everything you need to know before, during, and after booking an appointment (so we can help calm those nerves and make the process easier for you).
Do I need medical aid?
No, you don't. According to Dis-Chem, this initiative is cash-only and not claimable from medical aid.
How do I book an appointment?:
You can schedule an appointment in any of the following ways:
What information do I need to provide?
Full name and surname
Cell phone number
Name of branch
Preferred time and date
Reason for booking
What documentation should I bring?
Be sure to bring your ID or passport with you to your appointment.
Which branches offer this service?
This initiative is available nationwide, including the following Johannesburg branches:
Braamfontein
Gandhi Square
Chestnut Hill Centre
Glenvista Shopping Centre
Greenhill, Emmarentia
Gresswold centre
Jabulani Mall
Linksfield Neighbourhood
Campus Square Shopping Centre
Randburg Square Shopping Centre
Time Out Insider Info: To get the most accurate results from a Pap smear, avoid intercourse, douching, vaginal medicines, or spermicidal products (foams, creams, jellies) for two days before your appointment.
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