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
Has your stress become a mental health care emergency?
It’s impossible to avoid stress – but there’s a big difference between daily stress and a mental health care emergency. Here’s how to tell if you’ve crossed that line. What
Preparing your teen for adult decisions
Your Matric teen is currently grappling with major adult decisions. Here’s how to guide and support them. You may still think of them as your baby, but the Matric class
Do you have end-of-year burnout?
Suddenly feeling the weight of the year on your shoulders? A psychologist at Mediclinic Denmar Mental Health Services explains why end-of-year burnout and depression are so common and what to
Grieving for children lost too soon
Losing a baby during pregnancy or in infancy is a devastating and heart-breaking experience for parents and their families. As it is a subject that is often not spoken about,
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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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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We found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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Some of our hospitals have operating tables that can support patients of up to 370kg in weight and 2.2m in height.
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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 expert breastfeeding advice is based on the principles of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organisation.
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Take care of your mental health
Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. No matter your age, class, race or gender, you can suffer serious mental health problems. One in four people worldwide will be affected by mental or
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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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Trauma patients with a critically low temperature will often be wrapped in a space blanket to reduce heat loss.
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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 did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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“My heart attack saved me”
When Byron Nichles lined up at the start of the Cape Town Cycle Tour, he didn’t expect his race to end in emergency evacuation – or that his entire life
Burnout or depression? A psychologist explains the difference
If you’ve been feeling low lately, you could be experiencing burnout – or you could be suffering from depression. A counselling psychologist explains how to get the help you need.
“Mediclinic Denmar Mental Health Services changed my life”
Kabelo Chabalala explains how seeking help with his mental health turned out to be a positive and life-altering decision.
How meditation benefits your mental health and physical health [INFOGRAPHIC]
Regular practice of meditation can help with symptoms of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety, while promoting healthy sleep and positive self-image.
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