In a perfect world, having medical cover would mean no surprises when it comes to paying for healthcare. Yet, many South Africans are caught off guard when a hospital admission or an emergency leaves them with costs they did not expect. Understanding how hospital authorisation works, and what your scheme covers in an emergency, is
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The physical and hormonal changes during pregnancy can come as a surprise to some first-time mothers, while subsequent pregnancies can also bring some new, unexpected symptoms. “Knowing the common niggles that are often part of the pregnancy journey can be reassuring for the expectant mother, as it can be an anxious time. It is always
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Ten years ago, as a brand new hospital opened its doors for the first time, a first-time mother was preparing to welcome her daughter into the world, while a local resident awoke to debilitating back pain requiring emergency medical treatment. “This month, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital celebrates a decade of health and care, honouring the
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A baby boy born with a heart defect received lifesaving surgery at the Maboneng Heart and Lung Institute at Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, thanks to medical teamwork spanning the private and public sectors. “Soon after Dante was born at the end of January this year, we noticed there was something wrong. He was very difficult to
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Looking at Lily-Anne Robinson, a busy baby girl with a flair for keeping everyone around her constantly occupied, you would never know that within her first year of life, she has already overcome a rare, life-threatening condition. According to paediatric surgeon Dr Mathys Human, who practises at Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital, gastroschisis is a rare defect in
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A mother* whose selfless determination to shield her daughter from the news of her breast cancer diagnosis during her child’s grade 11 year is celebrating life with a heart full of gratitude. “This time last year, the future was uncertain. Many people think of death when they think of cancer, and I did not want
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