JOHANNESBURG: Netcare Linksfield Hospital on Tuesday, 8 September 2009, officially opened a new Catheterisation Laboratory (Cathlab) at the hospital. 9 Sep 2009 15:13
Melomed, a wholly black-owned and fully compliant black economic empowerment (BEE) company, has announced the launch of the Melomed Bellville Hospital and Medical Centre, in the Western Cape. Melomed Bellville will be the flagship hospital that plans to reach out to previously disadvantaged communities. 25 Aug 2009 13:18
The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town has been appointed as the advertising agency for the highly respected Medi-Clinic brand with immediate effect. 6 May 2009 15:06
Netcare Garden City Hospital has recently joined the ranks of the world's leading healthcare institutions by being awarded international Healthcare Accreditation and Quality Unit (HAQU) accreditation as well as ISO 9001:2000 certification. Netcare now has various fully accredited and certified hospitals throughout South Africa. 29 Apr 2009 12:21
Most women have experienced it. That terrible itching that can make you so extremely uncomfortable. It is commonly referred to as Thrush and it can have a huge impact on your life - especially if it is left untreated. For some unlucky women it is a nagging recurring problem that makes them wish they were male! 30 Mar 2009 10:28
It is almost unthinkable that two bean-shaped organs roughly the size of your fist can play such a vital role in keeping your body healthy. However, without these valuable organs functioning at their best, you can become seriously ill. 3 Mar 2009 16:11
To a lesser or greater degree we are all guilty of “living life in the fast lane”, eating unhealthily and not taking care of our health. 3 Mar 2009 15:28
CareCross Health was established a decade ago with a view to tackling the unique healthcare challenges evident in the South African market. 24 Feb 2009 15:13
Dr Richard Friedland, Chief Executive Officer of Netcare Limited, announced the sale of a 50% stake held by Netcare Limited in Ampath on 12 December, an organisation providing management services to Ampath Laboratories. 17 Dec 2008 08:23
There's new hope for sufferers of hip pain with hip arthroscopies - a relatively new and highly specialised procedure. 13 Oct 2008 13:58
Imagine if legal services were price-regulated: NHN. 11 Sep 2008 12:27
In anticipation of this week's publication of the National Health Reference Price List (NHRPL), the Hospital Association of South Africa (Hasa) says it has been working with the Department of Health to determine an appropriate NHRPL for the hospital sector but has yet to receive approval of its proposals on the relevant methodology that should be applied to the costing studies. 10 Sep 2008 13:33
Go Red for Women is an international movement aimed at increasing awareness amongst women of the risk factors and signs of heart disease. The Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) will be hosting a Go Red for Women Wellness Workshop on 19 September at the Riverside Hotel in Durban, to raise funds and awareness of this campaign. 5 Sep 2008 16:50