News and Speeches for Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Social Worker Recognised for Exceptional Contribution towards Public Service
10 September 2014Carla Brown, social worker in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, was recently recognised as the Western Cape’s Best Frontline Public Service Employee of the Year at the 2014 Provincial Service... Read More
Weekend Surgery Initiative Alleviates Children’s Hospital's Surgery Waiting List
18 August 2014The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is running its fourth annual weekend surgery initiative, previously referred to as Saturday Surgeries, for nine weeks from 5 July until 30 August 2014. Read More
Paediatric Specialist Recognised as one of Africa’s Most Influential Women
31 July 2014Prof. Mignon McCulloch, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Consultant and Nephrologist at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, was recently recognised for her contribution to health. Prof. Read More
Upgrading of Parents Accommodation at Red Cross Starts
24 July 2014Building commenced on 24 July 2014 at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital to expand and upgrade the on-site Parents Accommodation.Corporate and individual donors gathered to celebrate this milestone at a symbolic brick-laying event. Read More
Volunteers Recognised at Appreciation Function
24 June 2014Eighty-six year old Jean Harker has dedicated more than 30 years of her time and energy to the children at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital through volunteer work. Read More
Childhood Health Specialist Swoops Up International Award
30 May 2014Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Professor Heather Zar has been awarded the 2014 World Lung Health Award. Read More
Keeping South African Kids Safe from Injury
15 May 2014Approximately 80% of injuries to children occur in or around the home. The Woolworths Childsafe Research and Educational Centre, which officially opens its doors on Thursday, 15 May 2014, will address this devastating statistic. Read More
National Burns Awareness Week: How to Prevent Burn Injuries
6 May 2014A burn is one of the most devastating injuries. It leaves in its wake both physical and mental anguish on a child.Many burn injuries are accidental and are a common cause of unintentional injury – preventative care can reduce the likelihood of an... Read More
Easter Bunny Spreads Smiles with Visit to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
17 April 2014The Easter Bunny made its annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 17 April 2014 during the hospital’s annual Easter parade. Read More
Cavalcade Brings Santa Claus to Town
19 December 2013Father Christmas made his early annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 19 December 2013. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Honours Long-Serving Employees
21 November 2013A total of 39 Red Cross Children’s Hospital employees were honoured for their many years of dedicated service to the people of the Western Cape. Read More
Red Cross Hospital Launch Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Programme
31 October 2013The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital launchded its Bone Anchored Hearing Aid programme on 31 October 2013 when four children were fitted with the device that enabled them to have near-normal hearing. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Opens New Infectious Diseases Centre
14 October 2013Pneumonia remains the major cause of death in children worldwide despite the fact that it is preventable, according to health professionals at South Africa’s renowned children’s hospital. Read More
Saturday Surgeries Set for Third Successful Run
25 September 2013Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital will run its third successful Saturday Surgeries initiative between September 7 and October 26. The project will alleviate waiting lists for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and General Paediatric Surgeries, some... Read More
New Faces on Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board
28 August 2013The new chairperson, Mr Usman Ahmed and deputy chairperson, Mrs Penny Gill were elected onto the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Facility Board on Wednesday 21 August 2013. Read More
New Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital CEO Introduced
20 August 2013Dr Matodzi Mukosi was today introduced as the new CEO of the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Read More
First Patient Benefits From Unique EP Studies Lab
16 August 2013Service delivery for paediatric cardiac patients has been greatly improved by the opening of a new Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at the hospital.EP studies map irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Untreated arrhythmias can become life-threatening. Read More
70 International Surgeons Trained In Marathon Surgery Week
30 April 2013International collaboration offers hope to children living with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. Read More
Hospital Marks Allergy Week With Lifesaving Talk
9 April 2013To mark World Allergy Week, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital hosted a free talk for teachers and parents on 9 April, at 4pm, to inform them of how to manage severe allergic reactions and how to reduce the risk of death. Read More
Children Undergo Life-Changing Spinal Surgery
21 February 2013Two children had their lives changed forever after the skilled surgeons at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital operated on their spines. Read More
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