What to expect: Your Colonoscopy [INFOGRAPHIC]
If you’re over 50 – or have a family history of colon cancer or colon polyps – your doctor may recommend a colonoscopy.
The A-Z of hormones [INFOGRAPHIC]
Hormones are essential chemical messages that are released into the blood by the endocrine glands. Any imbalance in your hormones can have a significant impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
Your thyroid health: One gland, many diseases [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thyroid problems are surprisingly common, with as much as 10% of the SA population experiencing thyroid health issues.
All about Anaemia [INFOGRAPHIC]
What causes anaemia? Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anaemia and is usually the result of chronic blood loss.
The essential screenings every family needs to have annually [INFOGRAPHIC]
With strict Covid-19 procedures at all Mediclinic hospitals, you can safely schedule these crucial health screenings for the whole family in 2021.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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The ins and outs of scopes: the 6 scopes you need to have this year
Better known as scopes, endoscopies are vital tools in preventing, detecting and treating numerous diseases and injuries.
Mouthing off: The importance of good dental health
Poor oral health is more than just a pain. It can also have serious implications for your overall wellbeing. Read on to find out why a visit to your dentist should be part of your annual planning
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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 found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern 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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Don’t delay your mammogram
Your best defence against breast cancer is to detect it early. Don’t delay your routine mammogram due to Covid-19, or other, fears.
When did you last have your prostate checked?
Your best defence against prostate cancer is to detect it early. Don’t delay routine screening tests, such as a Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) blood test.
Don’t delay routine screening tests
You can now consult your doctor for routine cancer screening tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies at all Mediclinic hospitals.
When to see a urologist
Regular check-ups with a urologist for common urological problems are essential for both men and women.
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