Mediclinic Midstream
While great care has been taken to keep the patient’s journey top of mind, the team at Mediclinic Midstream also knows that providing cutting-edge total healthcare can take its toll on the environment – therefore they built this new hospital to address those needs.
Lost & found
When actress Marisa Drummond suddenly went silent, it was the start of an unexpected journey through postnatal depression (PND). Now she’s devoted to giving PND a voice.
‘My heart attack left me with permanent heart damage’
It’s been six years since a heart attack stopped radio DJ and entrepreneur Mark Pilgrim in his tracks. But this go-getter is not letting it affect day-to-day life and is knee-deep in new adventures – just the way he likes it!
Hoop vir nierlyers
Sonder jou niere, die liggaam se suiweringsaanleg, is jy soos ’n koffiemasjien sonder ’n filter. Maar daar is hoop: hier verduidelik ons hoe dialise die niere se funksie kan oorneem.
Light your fire
Summer is here, so get the braai going! We have four delicious recipes for you to try.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Busting fitness myths
The medical truths behind nine outdated exercise notions you probably still believe.
A new leash on life
Dogs have been helping blind people find their way for decades. But did you know the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind also trains service dogs to assist people with other disabilities?
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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 Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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 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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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 are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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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‘I’m feeling good!’
When Idols veteran Lloyd Cele caught a glimpse of his chubbier side in a music video, he knew his life had to change – that’s when his young family and supportive wife gave him the boost he needed to shed 20kg.
Wanneer dit tyd is vir ’n nuwe knie
’n Knievervanging kan jou lewensgehalte aansienlik verander – en danksy nuwe tegnologie en mediese vooruitgang is die operasie nou veiliger en meer suksesvol as ooit.
Let’s play
Children who play up could be lacking in quality playtime. Could your child have a play-deficit disorder?
Roll with it
In the five years since a motorbike accident confined him to a wheelchair, Mathys Roets has rewritten the book on what a paraplegic can and can’t do. His next move? Changing other people’s perceptions.
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