World-class Stroke Project
Emergency Medicine Manager Dr Melanie Stander explains how Mediclinic’s innovative stroke initiative is making a difference.
What is a Brain Attack?
Here’s why it’s important to act FAST if you suspect someone is having a stroke.
COVID-19 and your heart
Although most people think of COVID-19 as a respiratory disease that affects the lungs, this virus is just as likely to cause damage to your heart. A specialist explains why.
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.
Recovery After Stroke
Adapting to a new way of life after a brain attack is a gradual and demanding process. Survivor Gavin Dudley explains more.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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What is an ECG? [INFOGRAPHIC]
An ECG tells the story of your heart health. We explain what it is, how it works and when to have one.
What you need to know about organ donation [INFOGRAPHIC]
Organ donation is a medical procedure in which one person donates an organ, or tissue, to someone who needs it.
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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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We use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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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 hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Adenoids: Does your child need surgery? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Your adenoid is a gland that sits behind your soft palate between your nose and throat. It is vital for good health in babies and children.
The ins and outs of knee arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope (a viewing instrument) to look into the knee joint.
What to expect from your first mammogram [INFOGRAPHIC]
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in South African woman and a mammogram is vital for early detection.
How your body works: Arthritis
Arthritis is a debilitating and often chronic condition, but with the right treatment, it can be managed.
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