HPV: get vaccinated to prevent cervical cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer – the second most prevalent cancer among women after breast cancer. A Mediclinic expert explains why vaccination is your best defence. The HPV virus
5 ways to a healthy pregnancy
Expecting a baby is one of the most exciting and bewildering times of your life. These steps help ensure you – and your unborn baby – stay healthy. Go for
WHAT IS A WELL WOMAN CHECK-UP?
“We as women are often busy with caring for others first and ourselves last,” explains Dr Oburota Onwuagbu, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Mediclinic Potchefstroom. She explains that gynaecological evaluations constitute
Been a while since your last pap smear?
If you’ve been putting off going for regular pap smear, you could be putting your health at serious risk. A Mediclinic gynaecologist explains why this screening is so important. While
What you need to know: C-section [INFOGRAPHIC]
How does a C-section work? Who needs one? Why? How long will it take? How long will it take to recover? Are there complications? We answer all your FAQs about C-sections.
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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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The only one in Africa and one of only 13 in the world, the P-I BrÅnemark Institute of Excellence at Mediclinic Morningside, specialises in facial reconstruction.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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An orange has over 170 different phytonutrients and more than 60 flavonoids, providing anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour and blood clot-inhibiting effects.
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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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Your Pap smear: The facts [INFOGRAPHIC]
A Pap smear (cervical cytology test) is a relatively quick but essential exam for women. It’s used to test for cervical cancer on examination or to pick up pre-cancerous cells.
6 things that can impact a woman’s fertility [INFOGRAPHIC]
By age 40, your chance of pregnancy has decreased from 90% to 67%. But age is only one thing that has an impact on a woman’s fertility. Find out what else can cause infertility.
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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our radio-translucent theatre beds enable X-rays to be taken on the spot, without having to move the patient or disturb the procedure.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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We use a yacht-mast design for our cabling and keep it safely wound up in our trauma pedestals to avoid any accidents.
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Preventing HPV
Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented by implementing vaccination strategies and screening techniques to prevent against and identify HPV.
Having a baby during lockdown
Having a baby should be a positive experience, even during a pandemic. Discover how Mediclinic ensures you – and your newborn – stay safe. Cape Town mom Roxy Cullinan
Breast cancer – Your FAQs answered [infographic]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. What are its symptoms? Are you in danger of contracting this disease? And what can you do to change your lifestyle to manage your own risk?
Struggling to conceive? Your infertility questions, answered.
Being diagnosed as infertile doesn’t mean you can’t fall pregnant, it just means something is preventing you from conceiving naturally. What is infertility? ‘Doctors define infertility as the inability to conceive
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