Understanding your child’s fine motor skills
Each child is unique and develops at a different rate. However, there are certain fine motor skill milestones that need to be reached to ensure your child’s healthy development.
Why boundaries are important for your child’s self-esteem
While it’s often tempting to give in to your child’s demands, an educational psychologist explains why clear boundaries will serve them better in the long run.
How to succeed in school
Why is it important to encourage your child to get involved at school? No one said school is easy. Away from home, away from mom and dad, in an unfamiliar place surrounded by strange faces – this can be a scary thought for any young child. But in this environment, outside of their comfort zone, children learn like nowhere else.
Sugar and your child
As a parent, you already know excess sugar is bad for your kid’s teeth. But did you know it can cause inflammation and other conditions too?
Why routine is important for your child’s development
You might not have time to paint or build a puzzle with your child every day, but you do have time to ensure they brush their teeth. These routine activities are the perfect way to help your child feel a sense of accomplishment – and will benefit them in other ways in the long run.
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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 nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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Our world-class neonatal units feature high frequency oscillatory ventilators to minimise lung trauma in premature babies.
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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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The triage admission system in our emergency centres has been able to reduce mortality by up to 50%.
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Our 24-hour emergency centres feature state-of-the-art life-saving equipment.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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We have backup generators for our backup generators so that we can provide uninterrupted expert care.
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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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Ensure safety in the home this summer {infographic}
The majority of childhood accidents occur in a familiar place. As these ER24 paramedics explain, kids are particularly at risk of burn injuries caused by household fires.
Safety in the water [infographic]
Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death in South Africa. We look at why, highlight some dangers that come with holidays spent at the beach or in the pool,
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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 weighing 390g survived thanks to the expertise of Mediclinic’s highly qualified paediatric staff and specialists.
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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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Mediclinic Cape Town is accredited as a mother and baby friendly institution, having scored 100% at a recent external review.
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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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Scrub areas in theatre are a minimum of 2.1m wide to accommodate at least two people at a time.
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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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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Immunisations save lives and help stop diseases from spreading.
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A diagnosis for the whole family: living with someone with diabetes
If you’ve had a child diagnosed with diabetes, you’ll know: this is a life-changing illness, and not just for them. Here we look at how the whole family can help someone manage the condition.
New head space: Recovery from concussion
When Patrick Lambie announced his retirement from rugby at the age of 28, many fans were left confused: how could symptoms of concussion cut a whole career short?
Everything you need to know about vaccinations
Regular vaccinations play a crucial role in keeping your child infection-free. Dr Evan Shoul, an Infectious Disease specialist at Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre Mediclinic, explains further.
Extraordinary: Parenting a child with autism
“Having your child diagnosed with Autism isn’t the end. It’s the beginning of a somewhat different and special chapter.” When Claudette De Witt gave birth to her daughter, Charlotte, she
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