Women and stroke
Brain damage from a stroke can be limited if you get focused medical attention as soon as possible from a multidisciplinary Mediclinic team.
Don’t compromise your heart health
Don’t compromise your heart health. Take action to ensure your heart is functioning optimally.
5 heart facts that could save your life [Infographic]
To ensure you keep your heart in optimum health, remember to get your essential check ups for cholesterol and blood pressure done regularly.
Breast reduction surgery explained
Mammoplasty, commonly known as breast reduction surgery, is performed primarily to reduce breast size. Most patients report good results.
Preventing HPV
Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented by implementing vaccination strategies and screening techniques to prevent against and identify HPV.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 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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Mediclinic is one of the three leading private hospital groups in Southern Africa and the sixth largest private healthcare group in the world.
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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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
Mediclinic ascribes to best medical practice in innovative childcare
Best medical practice in innovative childcare recommends regular screenings to help your child build a relationship with their doctor, for life.
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Nurses can observe patients at all times as critical care units are designed like a beehive with the nurses’ station in the middle.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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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 hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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Pregnant, with a meningioma brain tumour
Pregnant with her first child Masechaba had a meningioma brain tumour, but she didn’t know it yet.
25 Years of Expertise at the Cape Town Cycle Tour
Bringing 25 years of experience to the Cape Town Cycle Tour, Mediclinic is proud to be the official medical provider to the world’s biggest timed cycle race. Since 1995, Mediclinic
The genius of robotic surgery – The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System
The da Vinci Robotic Surgical System has revolutionised surgical options in SA, providing life-saving surgeries to patients battling cancer and other debilitating conditions.
Brave – Miss SA’s struggle with tuberculosis
Tamaryn Green was diagnosed with Tuberculosis in her third year at university. She went on to become Miss South Africa in 2018 and is leading the fight against TB.
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