La Verna - Annual Year End Function 2011

Lenmed Health La Verna Hospital held our annual year-end and awards function on the 14th of December 2011 at the Royal Hotel in Ladysmith.

Emnambithi / Ladysmith Mayor visits Lenmed Health La Verna Hospital

On the 21st of December 2011 Enambithi / Ladysmith Mayor, Counselor V Madlala and Deputy Mayor, Counselor S Mfusi visited the patients of Lenmed Health La Verna Hospital as part of their Christmas initiative.

Management of Acne

Acne is one of the most common chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the skin in all races. It is predominantly seen in adolescence. However, 5% of women and 1% of men aged 25-40 years can also be affected.

Shifa Private Hospital - 10 Small Steps For A Healthier Heart

Lifestyle change is an important aspect of trying to prevent or live with heart disease. An increase in your blood cholesterol level or a rise in your blood pressure earns you a lecture on healthy lifestyle changes. Heart attack and stroke survivors are often told to alter a lifetime of inappropriate habits.

Shifa Private Hospital - Prostate Health

If you are a male in your fifties you’ve certainly heard of the prostate [ and not prostrate ]. Unfortunately for the majority, the term prostate is synonymous with prostate cancer.

La Verna - CANSA Walk

On the 5th of November 2011, Staff of Len Med Health La Verna Hospital and their families participated in the annual CANSA walk in Ladysmith.

The Burden Of Diabetes Mellitus

There is an explosion of diabetes worldwide and developing countries like South Africa are the worst hit. The World Health Organisation (WHO) predicts that in South Africa, the numbers will triple in the next 15 years.

Shifa Private Hospital - Holiday Health Promotion

Shifa Private Hospital would like to invite you to our Holiday Health Promotion. Join us for a FREE audiometric, opthalmic and ental screening.

Shifa Private Hospital - Urology Clinic

First 10 patients who visit the clinic on the 18th June 2011 get all their tests and services free. Thereafter R450 per patient.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis or TB as it’s commonly referred to, is a common yet deadly infectious disease caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis).

Nurses Day 2011

The Annual nurses day was held on the 12 May 2011.

Gandhi Walk – 2011

The Gandhi walk is a community event which takes place annually.

Zamokuhle Private Hospital - Wellness Day

Zamokuhle private Hospital reaches out to the Tembisa community by giving free wellness checks to the community.

La Verna Private Hospital - Phase 1 of 3 Complete!

With a stunning new block and major refurbishment throughout the hospital, La Verna is today looking more like a hotel than a healthcare provider.

What is Mental Illness?

Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions that affect your mood, thinking and behaviour. It is a leading cause of disability worldwide.

Breast Cancer

October is the month to raise awareness of cancer. Cancer is a word that causes fear of illness, anxiety, discomfort and death. For females, breast cancer is a major problem. It is a cancer that causes physical pain and disfigurement, as well as psychological distress. From statistics, it is deducted that 1 in 12 women will develop some sought of breast disease that will prompt them to seek medical attention.

A South African first at Shifa Private Hospital

EECP (Enhanced External Counter Pulsation) is a scientifically proven non-invasive therapy for the treatment and prevention of cardiac and vascular diseases.