Mediclinic World Prematurity Day Fun Run 2019
Get moving and join the fun on a 5km run or walk to raise awareness about WOrld Prematurity Day and support Tygerberg Hospital Children’s Trust. Worldwide, premature birth is the
The secret to a healthier running life: consistency
Between work and family responsibilities, many people simply don’t have the time to exercise during the week. But sports specialists caution ‘weekend warriors’ about the value of consistency.
Is there a right way to run?
If you’ve never run before, how do you get started? What is the right way – heel first, toe first? How do I find the right shoes? What is the right way to run?
The most common runner’s injuries – and how to avoid them
What are the most common running-related injuries? And – more importantly – how can you avoid them? We asked a Mediclinic sports doctor.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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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 trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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 ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Hand Hygiene, Less Germs – More Glory!
Over the upcoming eight days of the 2020 Absa Cape Epic, the race’s reputation as one of the world’s most recognised extreme races will once again be put to the
How to (really) exercise during pregnancy
What exercise is safe and what is not? How much is too much? These are all questions posed by many pregnant women wanting to stay active without harming their unborn child. Experts say not only is exercise during pregnancy, wise, but it should also form a big part of your child-bearing journey.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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 have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Starting strong and making the best of the Absa Cape Epic
Mediclinic Southern Africa understands that the Absa Cape Epic experience is often a once in a lifetime event for many riders. To ensure that you get the best of your experience, we have a few hacks to maximise the riding experience and minimise the risk of injury.
Keeping the show on the road
You may have read some, or all, of our inserts in preparation for the Absa Cape Epic. But before the race starts we wanted to let you know a bit
Your kidneys will thank you ….
Doctors involved in multi-stage extreme events continuously highlight the need for good hydration to maintain performance. Due to the repeated nature of the exertion, each athlete must fully understand their
7 Simple ways to incorporate exercise into your day [infographic]
What are the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle? We take a look at some non-threatening ways that an inactive individual can start becoming active, as well as how much exercise is safe to aim for.
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