Ruan looked a little bit pale when he entered the kitchen.
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Monthly Archives May 2016
Catching up with Dr. Julia Ambler and Tracey Brand
In continuation of our #HospiceVisits drive we have a look at the great work Umduduzi Hospice are doing. Umduduzi is mainly based within the Durban Functional Region and extends to Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg.
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Journey of Hope
Can you imagine that feeling as a parent when a doctor says that there is nothing more they can do for your child? That it is just a matter of time before you need to say goodbye?
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Living positively with HIV/AIDS
Finding out that you have HIV or AIDS can be an emotionally devastating experience.
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“Educating the community has been the biggest highlight for me” – Rose Nxumalu
At times we don’t get to hear enough about the impact that the home based care sisters make in the communities that they serve. The sacrifices they go through and the amazing compassion they show to all that they come across. At Verulam hospice, we had a chat with one such sister with regards to her personal experiences of being a home based care sister, her name is Rose Nxumalu.
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Roy’s Hospice Heroes
As we continue our journey at Verulam Hospice, we meet Roy Anslie who in April 2014 was diagnosed with anal cancer.
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Pam’s Story (with Dr André Nell)
This is a glimpse into the personal story of one of South Coast Hospice's beloved patients Pam Osborn.
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Overcoming the odds: Meet Luyanda Belinda
In continuation with our #HospiceVisits drive we are now in the fifth week of publishing the amazing success stories, moments and facts we have been able to gather during our three day trip in Durban. This week the focus is on Verulam Hospice.
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Hospice Week: KZN Health MEC calls for support for the mentally ill
This comes as South Africa commemorated Hospice Week, which runs from May 1 – 8.
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#HospiceVisits – Chatsworth Hospice Roundup
If you have missed our interesting stories from Chatsworth Hospice, please see roundup below:
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