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Intercare George Relocates to a New Purpose-Built Medical and Dental Centre at One York Medical Centre
Intercare is pleased to announce the relocation and expansion of Intercare George Medical and Dental Centre to a new, purpose-built facility at One York Medical Centre, 1 York Street, George, opening on 3 August 2026.

Medical Aid Co-Payments and the Role of Day Hospitals
The growing challenge of healthcare affordability and the role of day hospitals can play in helping patients access clinically appropriate care at a lower overall cost.

9 Important Health Checks for Seniors to Prioritise
Learn why health checks for seniors remain important as you get older and discover ways to stay proactive about your health and wellbeing.
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Fast food may be convenient, but researchers suggests that the price for that ease may be getting higher.

Studies show that women are not necessarily protected from mood disorders during pregnancy.

Dietary habits form the foundation for the causation, prevention, and treatment of most cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Physiotherapists are highly trained healthcare professionals, who provide treatment for patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
Dental articles

Bad breath is probably the biggest turn-off in any social setting. Factors that can cause bad breath are hunger, having braces or dentures.

Dental care plays an important role in your overall health and wellbeing. Oral health is connected to the health of your body as a whole.

Worldwide, 3 out of 5 children suffer from oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Uncontrolled diabetes and periodontal disease are primary causes of disability and important predictors of increased health costs, serious complications and poor quality of health.
Hospital articles

Ophthalmology Eye Health: What Your Vision Changes May Mean
Learn about ophthalmology, eye health and common vision problems like blurry vision, cataracts and glaucoma, and when to see an eye specialist.

Stroke Recovery: What Happens After Hospital and Why Rehabilitation Matters
After a stroke, the rehabilitation phase is often what determines how much function and independence a survivor can recover. Understand what the stroke recovery journey involves, what families can expect, and why early specialised rehabilitation makes such a difference.

Cardio and respiratory rehabilitation at Intercare physical rehabilitation hospitals
Cardiorespiratory rehabilitation offers a safe and structured way to regain strength, improve breathing and rebuild confidence after a cardiac event or chronic lung condition.
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Stressed, anxious or ADHD? | 2 min read
Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also have a learning disability, depression or an anxiety disorder.

Panic attacks | 4 min read
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