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A different life: Living with cystic fibrosis
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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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 install alcohol rub dispensers at our facilities to prevent the spread of pathogens.
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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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A baby has a 70% better chance of surviving a motor vehicle accident if in a secure car seat and properly restrained.
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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 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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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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Aaron Lipschitz: The boy who can’t eat
When he was two-and-a-half years old, Aaron Lipschitz was diagnosed with an incredibly rare genetic mutation. One year later he has a chance at a new life. Like so many
Wayde Van Niekerk: Preemie on the podium
Wayde van Niekerk is now a world record-holder, global sprint sensation and home-grown hero. But before all of that, he was a tiny baby, wrapped in cotton wool, who weighed
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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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You get 20% of the water your body needs from eating fruit and vegetables.
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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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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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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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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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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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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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Baby Neave: youngest in Africa to receive cochlear implant
Neave Barrett was born deaf. Today she is a talking, singing, bouncing, hearing toddler.
‘The right psychiatric medication gave me a life worth living’
Married father of three Julian Turner always struggled with depression. As life’s pressures got the better of him, he resorted to extreme measures to deal with the pain. Then, after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder – and receiving treatment – his attitude to the world changed.
Wonder woman Magda Wierzycka’s battle with rheumatoid arthritis
Magda Wierzycka has overcome many obstacles, including a serious medical condition, to reach the top.
The odd couple at the Absa Cape Epic
The 2018 Absa Cape Epic will feature some of the world’s top adventure MTB racers. But one team stands out for the good they’re aiming to achieve: flying the flag for cycling as a way to uplift disadvantaged South Africans.
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