10 January 2018 - 6 September 2024 This week, we remember the beautiful life of Ziné Elizabeth Stevens, the cherished granddaughter of our favourite Anna Wedderspoon. Writing this piece was particularly challenging for me, as I feared I wouldn't do justice to the depth of her story or
Weekly update On Friday, we had the privilege of celebrating Heritage Day together as a department, from deep frying in the tea room to running to Ortho department and abusing their ‘two’ microwaves, it was such a feast and great experience. It was truly heartwarming to see everyone turn out
Welcome to the Team: Meet Our New Interns! We’re excited to introduce a fresh group of interns who will be joining our anaesthesia department for the next two months. As they embark on this critical stage of their medical journey, we are eager to watch them grow, learn, and
Today as I walked out of work I saw a memorial and a candle burning for Steve Biko who was killed on the 12 of September 1977.. and it got me thinking about how we walk daily in the walls of Steve Biko academic hospital but hardly remember the hero
Hope everyone had a great weekend and is feeling refreshed and ready for the week ahead! Just a quick note — I’m on call tonight and realized a couple of weeks ago that my trusty sleeping bag has gone missing. If anyone has seen it or, by chance, it ended
I know it’s been a while since my last Feature Friday article, and I want to acknowledge that I hit a bit of writer’s block😭 But fear not! I’ve been working on broadening my horizons, looking for more fun and exciting content to feature in our newsletter�
I hope this message finds you well and ready for another productive week. I want to take a moment to address a matter of utmost importance that came to Dr Kalipas attention last week. A scope packed away in a suitcase that had not been properly cleaned and was used
Congratulations and Feedback: We'd like to start by congratulating the winner of this year's Wellness Award! Unfortunately, we didn’t win this time, but we received some valuable feedback on our departmental newsletter. The feedback was: “Congratulations to you on the success of the departmental newsletter.
Feature Friday: The Urology Workshop – A Triumph of Collaboration A few weeks ago, our anaesthesia department had the unique opportunity to support the Urology team during their highly anticipated workshop. This event aimed to provide cutting-edge surgical care to patients with complex urological conditions and offered an invaluable learning experience
Departmental Update: Key Points from Today's Morning Meeting Dear Team, This morning's meeting covered several crucial topics that we all need to be mindful of going forward. Attendance at morning meetings is compulsory unless you’re pre-call or on leave. These meetings are designed to support
Welcome back after the long weekend! We hope everyone had a restful break. As we dive into this week, let's reflect on the significance of Women’s Day - it is a moment to honor the strength, resilience, and brilliance of each woman who walks these halls, touches
This week's Friday Feature celebrates Dr. Lea Sambo, a true gem in our department. If you've had the pleasure of working with her, you know just how sweet and helpful she is. Lea has come to my rescue more times than I can count, whether it&