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Congratulations to our 2024 pharmacist interns on passing their Pharmacy Council pre-registration exams on their first attempt and being found competent in all CPDs, qualifying them for community service placement in 2025. The pharmacists' oath marks the beginning of their promising careers and we wish them all the success.

A year of growth and success! 🚀 Here’s how Life Healthcare made strides in H2-2024: ✨ 12.7% Group revenue growth 🏥 Southern Africa acute revenue up by 6.5% 💊 Life Molecular Imaging revenue surged 181.3% 💸 R10.6 billion distributed to shareholders From southern Africa to global breakthroughs, we’re investing in innovation, delivering exceptional care, and making a difference in lives worldwide. 💙 Together, we’re building a healthier tomorrow! #makinglifebetter 🔗 Read the full report here: Link in bio

Life Healthcare is warning patients of a WhatsApp and email scam targeting the healthcare industry that falsely claims to be from healthcare professionals and may mention worrying test results using the patient's name to appear credible or requesting images related to your medical condition.  How to protect yourself: • Do not respond to WhatsApp messages or emails about medical or personal information, even if they include Life Healthcare branding. • Verify the sender's identity by contacting your healthcare provider directly. • Should you be targeted by this scam kindly contact your hospital manager and the SAPS.

It's #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek! So, let’s talk about the vital role of antibiotics and the growing threat of antibiotic resistance... Antibiotics are powerful tools for fighting bacterial infections and saving countless lives. But taking antibiotics when they aren't needed fuels antibiotic resistance, making these life-saving drugs less effective against the bacteria they're designed to combat. To ensure responsible antibiotic use and contribute to preserving their effectiveness, here are five actions you can take: 1. Prevent infections: Regular handwashing is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections, reducing the need for antibiotics in the first place. 2. Follow doctor's orders: If you are prescribed antibiotics, take them exactly as directed by your doctor. Complete the full course, even if you start feeling better. 3. Never share antibiotics: Sharing antibiotics is dangerous and can lead to improper treatment and increased resistance. What works for you might be harmful to someone else. 4. Dispose of unused antibiotics safely: Don't flush unused antibiotics down the toilet or throw them in the rubbish bin. Return them to your local pharmacy for safe disposal. 5. Don't demand antibiotics: Trust your doctor's judgment. If they determine that antibiotics aren't necessary, it's important to respect their expertise. #WAAW #AntimicrobialResistance #AntibioticResistance

Today, on National Doctors Day, Life Healthcare proudly honours our doctors. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to patient-centered care. It makes a profound difference to the lives of those we serve together.  It’s your passion and dedication that drives us forward in our purpose of making life better. Thank you for making a lasting impact on our communities' health. We appreciate you!

Did you know that prolonged high blood sugar levels can increase the risk of stroke? Today, on World Diabetes Day, we're highlighting the crucial link between diabetes and stroke. This is part of our commitment to helping you connect the dots between diabetes management and stroke prevention. We encourage you to take proactive steps in managing diabetes to protect your long-term health. Speak to your doctor for more information. #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAwareness #StrokePrevention #MakingLifeBetter #LifeHealthcare

At Life Healthcare, quality stands as one of our four strategic pillars and is embedded within our five core values. This year's SA Quality Institute theme, ‘Quality with a Purpose’, resonates perfectly with our vision and commitment to quality. For us, quality is not merely a concept; it is integral to every aspect of the care we provide. We are committed to ensuring well-being and enhancing quality of life, achieving clinical excellence, delivering exceptional service, and showing respect and compassion to everyone in our care. Read more on our commitment to quality: https://lnkd.in/dGsPhdG8

Today, we celebrate International Day of Radiology by recognising the essential roles that radiology and radiography play in patient care and recovery. To promote the importance of standardised clinical practice, we are also spotlighting a Life Healthcare report that emphasises the importance of integrating PET-CT scans into routine clinical practice in South Africa. This advanced imaging technology provides more accurate and cost-effective cancer diagnostics than traditional methods. By adopting PET-CT, we can greatly enhance patient outcomes and align with international best practices. Read more: https://bit.ly/40BpB8z

Our annual Life Achiever Awards are a key element of our employee value proposition, designed to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our people. By highlighting their excellence across our business and brands, we not only celebrate their achievements but also reinforce the culture of appreciation and recognition that sets Life Healthcare apart as an employer of choice. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the 2024 Life Achiever Award nominees and recipients recently announced at this year’s annual Awards event. Their outstanding achievements underscore that life at Life Healthcare is more than a job, it’s making life better. 

Respected Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital neurosurgeon, Dr. Antoine Botha, recently returned from an observational fellowship at Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital in New York. Under the mentorship of Dr. Dan Riew, world-renowned cervical spine surgeon, Dr. Botha enhanced his skills in minimally invasive techniques, complex deformity corrections and innovative research. This experience has broadened Dr. Botha’s expertise while reinforcing the exceptional standards of care at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital. In his words, “We rival top international hospitals like Weill Cornell in clinical care, theatre equipment, staff training and doctor calibre". We take immense pride in our specialists' clinical accomplishments, which empower them to enhance their expertise further and partner with us to provide quality care and services ensuring we stay true to our purpose of making life better.