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Reduce Employee Absenteeism with FeelBetterFast

Date: November 2015

According to Statistics South Africa, the South African Economy loses an estimated R12 billion to absenteeism every year, and while this macro-economic figure is staggering, it is at the business level that the true effects are felt.

Employees are a company's most valuable asset, and when they are absent from work due to illness or other reasons, it can have a significant impact on productivity, morale, and the bottom line. The costs associated with absenteeism include not only lost productivity but also the expenses of hiring temporary replacements, overtime pay for other employees, and the administrative burden of managing absences.

The FeelBetterFast Solution:

• Early intervention programs to address health issues before they escalate
• Convenient access to healthcare services for employees
• Data-driven insights to identify and address patterns of absenteeism
• Wellness programs that promote preventive care and healthy lifestyles
• Support services that help employees manage chronic conditions effectively

Companies that have implemented FeelBetterFast have seen significant reductions in absenteeism rates and improvements in employee productivity and satisfaction.

HealthCraft launches Clinic-One

Date: January 2017

Clinic-One is an easy-to-use, entry level, electronic pharmacy clinic patient record system. Clinic-One provides you with the ideal partner to start your journey to delivering pharmacy clinic services in a structured and auditable manner and to open up opportunities for expanding your pharmacy's role in primary healthcare.

Key Features of Clinic-One:

• User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design that requires minimal training
• Comprehensive Patient Records: Digital documentation of patient visits, treatments, and outcomes
• Clinical Decision Support: Built-in guidelines and protocols to ensure quality care
• Appointment Management: Efficient scheduling and patient flow management
• Reporting and Analytics: Track clinic performance and patient outcomes
• Integration Ready: Connects with existing pharmacy management systems
• Compliance: Meets regulatory requirements for patient record keeping

Clinic-One represents a significant step forward for pharmacies looking to expand their services beyond traditional dispensing and become true primary healthcare providers in their communities.

GoSmokeFree Smoking Cessation Launches

Date: April 2016

Tobacco use is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced. Tobacco kills up to half of all users. There are over 1 billion smokers worldwide and 7 million in South Africa. Research shows that over 70% of smokers want to quit, but many struggle to do so without proper support.

The GoSmokeFree Program:

HealthCraft's GoSmokeFree is a comprehensive smoking cessation program that combines behavioral counseling, pharmacological support, and ongoing monitoring to help smokers quit successfully.

• Personalized Quit Plans: Tailored strategies based on individual smoking patterns and motivations
• Counseling Support: One-on-one sessions with trained cessation counselors
• Medication Management: Evidence-based pharmacological interventions when appropriate
• Follow-up Care: Regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide encouragement
• Relapse Prevention: Strategies to help participants maintain their quit status
• Group Support: Optional peer support groups for additional motivation

Health Benefits of Quitting:

Within 20 minutes of quitting, heart rate and blood pressure drop. Within 12 hours, carbon monoxide levels in the blood return to normal. Within 2-3 months, circulation improves and lung function increases. Within 1 year, the risk of coronary heart disease is about half that of a smoker's.

GoSmokeFree has helped thousands of South Africans break free from tobacco addiction and reclaim their health.