‘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!
So you’re a paraplegic. Now what?
‘I don’t need to prove anything to myself, but it’s nice to prove it to other people,’ says Mathys Roets about being in a wheelchair.
Super-sized success story
Selwyn Smith lost an impressive 140kg – here’s how he did it.
Ground-breaking surgery corrects a condition called arhinia
Imagine not being able to smell freshly baked bread, or your neighbour’s newly cut lawn. This is what Ennica Mahkge has been missing out on for the last 19 years.
The best medicine
Having a positive attitude helped Xylon van Eyck through a trying time. Here’s his story.
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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 use the internationally recognised Oxford Vermont Network to keep our neonatal critical care units at the forefront of paediatric medicine.
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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 have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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 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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A baby weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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A jumping rope uses almost every muscle in the entire body during exercise.
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CSI surgery helps 83-year-old conservationist back onto his feet
An octogenarian game ranger was able to return to the job he loves after undergoing vital hip replacement surgery through Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg’s corporate social investment (CSI) programme.
See no limits
Hein Wagner was born with Leber congenital amaurosis – here’s how he sees the world.
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We install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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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Most nursing units have windows overlooking gardens to promote healing.
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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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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 have been awarded international accreditation for best practice in the management of environmental systems and practices.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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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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Apps for the visually impaired
Hein Wagner was born blind but that hasn’t slowed him down. He shares some handy apps for the visually impaired.
The seven habits of highly effective patients
Dr Dale Cilliers, head of emergency medicine at Mediclinic Panorama, advises patients on being prepared for their consultation.
Dealing with chemotherapy and radiation
Wilma van der Bijl shares her secrets on getting through chemo and radiation.
Celebrating 10 years at the ABSA Cape Epic
Ten years ago, race founder Kevin Vermaak realised his dream of a multi-day mountain biking event and the ABSA Cape Epic was born.
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