Sineziwe Tenza GJ Crookes Hospital PRO

Scottburgh Clinic Participates in Synchronised Breastfeeding Awareness with Education, Inspiration and Fun

Scottburgh Clinic hosted a Breastfeeding Awareness session where mothers were educated on the importance of breastfeeding, recognising baby feeding cues, and the benefits of breast milk for healthy growth and development.

Dietitians Lwazi Fakude and Taylin Meuwese from GJ Crookes Hospital, together with Sinethemba Adonis from the District Health Office, shared valuable breastfeeding information. Lwazi Fakude also shared her personal breastfeeding journey, while Lethokuhle Mzobe inspired mothers by sharing her experience of expressing (pumping) breast milk for her baby.

The session included a breastfeeding break, an exciting Breastfeeding Bingo activity, prizes for three mothers, and gifts and fruit for all attendees.

A day filled with learning, support and encouragement for mothers on their breastfeeding journeys.

Today:13/05/2026, GJ Crookes Hospital celebrated International Nurses Day under the theme 'Empowered Nurses Save Lives'. The celebration was a meaningful reminder of the important role nurses play in the Healthcare system and in the lives of the patients they care for.

The event was filled with encouragement, motivation, laughter and appreciation as the selfless individuals who work tirelessly to provide quality care with dignity were honored. Nurses were reminded to remain proud of the work they do, because nursing is not just a profession, It is a calling and ministry. The nurses were encouraged to remain resilient in the face of workplace challenges and to continue striving for excellence despite difficulties within the healthcare environment. The guests were kept entertained by the programme director Mr. Simphiwe Lizwi Shembe and Ms Brenda Gwala.

The celebration concluded with a touching candlelight ceremony, where nurses proudly recited their pledge and recommitted themselves to providing professional and quality nursing care.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to making the day successful, event organizers, programme director, speakers, sponsors and all staff members who made the celebration memorable.

Nurses Save Lives Nurses, Our Future # Nurses Day Celebration

Nanti ithuba, uma ufisa ukuba umhlengikazi.

TERTIARY PREPAREDNESS FOR 2025 GRADE 12

decisions decides your destiny

Umzinto Clinic Team and Social Services held an impactful awareness event on the 1st of August 2025at Umzinto Community Hall for Grade 12 learners from Sihle High, Malangeni Secondary, Tholisu High and Roseville High School. This initiative was prompted by the concerning prevelance of teenage pregnancies and high tertiary dropout rates amongst first year students, often attributed to challenges with adapting to social life and academic demands.

The learners had a great opportunity to gain valuable insights on matters relating to teenage pregnancy, mental health, substance abuse, prevention of crime and life skills. Former leaners of Umzinto and Sihle High School (Mrs Sthe Madida & Mr Skhumbuzo Qolo) now successful graduates from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) and Durban University of Technology (DUT) shared inspiring massages with the students. They emphasized the importance of exploring career options, achieving outstanding matric results and highlighted how academic achievements play a critical role in securing admissions to tertiary institution.

The awareness event was supported by Department of Education, Social Development, Correctional Services, SAPS and Isibani Health. The grades 12's left the event feeling mentally refreshed, emotionally uplifted, inspired and more confident to face the the challenges of the outside world. A huge thank you to Mrs Zethu Ngcobo (Social Worker) for organizing such a meaningful event for the leaners of Umdoni and we wish them all the best for their future endevours and continued success.

ENDS
Mrs Sineziwe Tenza
PRO: GJ Crookes Hospital

GJ Crookes Hospital Celebrates Pharmacy Month

Pharmacy Month is an annual health awareness campaign held every September, focusing on the rational use of medicines. The theme for pharmacy month 2024 is "Let's talk about Vaccines',the pharmaceutical team from GJ Crookes held an informative awareness session at Esihle High School on the 04 September 2024.

Pharmacists shared valuable insights on the importance of vaccines and immunization, dangers of substance abuse and how to make informed choices, contraceptives & reproductive health and career paths in science and pharmacy for interested students.

GJ Crookes Hospital hosted a successful outreach programme:Isibhedlela kubantu in KwaCele,Celokuhle Sportsfield traditional area. The comprehensive health services provided included:
Treatment for minor ailments,Dental Care,HIV testing, Rehabilitation Services,Radiology Services ,Children's Immunization,Social Services ,Eye Clinic, Doctors consultation, Women's Health (papsmear),Men's Health checkups,MMC,Pharmacy and other health related services.

The programme was a collective effort involving other government departments,social partners,local media and Traditional leadership.The community of kwa Cele was thankful for this initiative was thankful for this initiative and made the most of it,braving the cold weather to take advantage of the services offered.