What you need to know: C-section [INFOGRAPHIC]
How does a C-section work? Who needs one? Why? How long will it take? How long will it take to recover? Are there complications? We answer all your FAQs about C-sections.
Off to the paediatrician?
Dr Okwudili Edward-Pascal Akarue, a paediatrician at Mediclinic Highveld, shares the top reasons why parents visit him.
Beach safety [INFOGRAPHIC]
The summer holidays are the perfect time to relax and have fun at the beach, but remember that accidents can happen at any time.
Use these tips to keep your family safe at the beach.
Teens & the COVID-19 vaccine [INFOGRAPHIC]
COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you – and your family – from COVID-19 and the resulting risks. Here’s a break down of what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine for teens.
A story of care and reassurance
“It was such an emotional and scary time for our family, but our experience was such a good one. The staff of Mediclinic Victoria were amazing. Everyone provided excellent care.”
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We place oxygen-releasing, toxin-absorbing plants, like Sanseviera Trifasciata, around our hospitals.
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Mediclinic uses building materials that reduce background noise for minimal disturbance.
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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 found a practical solution to a shortage of theatre nurses by becoming a registered teaching institution.
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Mediclinic has the highest number of internationally accredited facilities in Southern Africa.
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To prevent harmful bacteria being absorbed by mattresses we use protective under sheets made from polypropylene.
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Our hospitals are designed to minimise ambient noise to promote sleeping and the healing process.
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To ensure sterility, our surgical instruments are twice wrapped in sterile fabric.
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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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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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When your newborn needs special medical care
If your newborn needs special medical care, they’ll be in the safest possible hands in one of our 35 neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
When pregnancy causes diabetes
When a healthy woman develops diabetes during pregnancy, it’s known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). It’s a serious condition that must be managed to ensure you – and your baby – are healthy.
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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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Our corridors are 2.3m wide allowing two beds to pass one another without any interference.
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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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Mediclinic trains more than a thousand nurses annually at training centres throughout Southern Africa.
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Our hospitals did the first minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve implant procedure in Africa.
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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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Our nursing units are designed to minimise the distance between nursing staff and patients.
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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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To make the most of every second, we strive to synchronise all our clocks in the hospital.
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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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The best care for our most vulnerable patients [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mediclinic NICUs offer efficient expertise aimed at providing your newborn with the best possible start in life. How successful are we? We take a closer look.
COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy and lactation
COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and women who are contemplating pregnancy.
Adenoids: Does your child need surgery? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Your adenoid is a gland that sits behind your soft palate between your nose and throat. It is vital for good health in babies and children.
5 respiratory viruses unrelated to COVID-19
SARS-CoV-2 causes COVID-19 – but other respiratory viruses can also affect your breathing passages, causing cold and flu-like symptoms as well as shortness of breath and pneumonia.
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