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Netcare opens new Cathlab

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:13:00 +0200

JOHANNESBURG: Netcare Linksfield Hospital on Tuesday, 8 September 2009, officially opened a new Catheterisation Laboratory (Cathlab) at the hospital.
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Melomed opens new hospital in Bellville

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:18:00 +0200

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.
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Medi-Clinic account awarded to Jupiter Cape Town

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:06:00 +0200

The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town has been appointed as the advertising agency for the highly respected Medi-Clinic brand with immediate effect.
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Netcare Garden City Hospital to join international ranks

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:21:00 +0200

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.
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What few women want to talk about

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:28:00 +0200

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!
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Be kind to your kidneys and keep your blood pressure down

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:11:00 +0200

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.
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Irritable bowel syndrome

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:28:00 +0200

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.
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Key partnerships benefit all

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:13:00 +0200

CareCross Health was established a decade ago with a view to tackling the unique healthcare challenges evident in the South African market.
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Netcare to sell 50% stake in Ampath

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:23:00 +0200

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.
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Hip arthroscopy: relieving hip pain without fuss

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:58:00 +0200

There's new hope for sufferers of hip pain with hip arthroscopies - a relatively new and highly specialised procedure.
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