Chemical dependency: how to treat it
Chemical dependency is a complex disease that changes lives forever – but help is possible. At Mediclinic Crescent Mental Health Services, a dedicated team helps patients find answers. Mediclinic Crescent
Treatment for thermal burns
Thermal burns occur when the skin comes in contact with a heat source, such as fire, hot liquids, or hot surfaces, and may require emergency treatment. “Depending on the severity
8 things to know about NIPT testing
What is non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT)? Mediclinic Precise’s NIPT is a blood test performed during pregnancy that identifies whether your baby has a higher chance of having certain chromosomal conditions,
Kidney Health for All: Preparing for the Unexpected, Supporting the Vulnerable!
Dr Fikile Tsela, Nephrologist at Mediclinic Heart gives some insight into preparing yourself and your family for good kidney health – and the potential symptoms of kidney failure. 1. What
Concussion – when is it an emergency?
Feeling dazed after a head injury? A Mediclinic neuropsychologist explains what symptoms to watch out for – and when to seek emergency medical care after suffering a concussion. While some
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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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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First Women’s Wellness Clinic service in private practice at Mediclinic Panorama
Mediclinic Panorama is the first private hospital in Cape Town to offer a comprehensive wellness clinic to women. The European Thinking About Needs in Contraception (TANCO) study was conducted across
Could you have an STD?
Practicing safe sex is your best defence against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). As some STDs don’t cause symptoms, the only way to confirm your status is to get tested. As
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Our hospitals have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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 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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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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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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We monitor the temperature of our neonatal units as newborn babies are extremely sensitive to temperature change.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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Caring for the most vulnerable – celebrating World Prematurity Day
“Where does one begin on what makes your neonatal nurse special because they play a very important role in your family’s life? It is not easy to have your baby
Mediclinic’s private fixed fees: 5 things to know [INFOGRAPHIC]
Are you a private-paying patient? Mediclinic’s Fixed Fee offering lets you budget for a range of planned diagnostic and surgical procedures.
Mediclinic Recognises Antimicrobial Awareness Week
“Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a slow tsunami that threatens to undo a century of medical progress,” states Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has declared that AMR is one of the top 10 global public health threats facing humanity.
The story behind 30 years of Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt
Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt is established and well recognised as a top quality medical facility in the Northern suburbs of Cape Town. The hospital is also proud of the pleasing modern
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