A big thank you to staff at Helen Joseph Hospital

Ruwaida Loonat writes:

We are often so quick to complain about the government services which I do agree is really pathetic, but I do think that when there is a government department that is really trying, credit should be given, and they should be recognised, and therefore I ask that you please publish this article for me, I would really appreciate it.

Our family wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care, our sister-in-law (Tanya Naudé), has, received during her recent hospitalisation.

The sensitivity and support of the fine staff at Helen Joseph Hospital that has helped her get the care she so desperately needed, was phenomenal.

My sister-in-law had a growth on her wrist, which was getting more painful and growing bigger. She had been to Leratong Hospital, where they had merely done a surgical procedure on her hand in a room, and after this procedure, when she kept going back as it was not healing, they continued to send her back home – not even bothering to examine her hand.This growth then went septic as she was not recieving any medical attention after they had done the surgical procedure.

After Leratong Hospital sent her back so many times without assisting her, even after a procedure they did not even take care to perform properly, we had given up hope, until our family doctor examined her hand, made recommendations and referred us to Helen Joseph Hospital.

The care and attention my sister-in-law received at Helen Joseph Hospital, was beyond our expectation.

Never had we seen such a remarkable group of individuals coming together to help their patients.

A sincere thank you to Dr Madiza for the procedures performed on my sister-in-law’s hand.

You have really changed our opinion of state hospitals, and we are forever indebted to you.

Tanya’s hand is still healing, and she continues to go for regular cleaning and check-ups, and we are sure, her hand will recover well, after being in the excellent care of the staff and doctors at Helen Joseph Hospital. Leratong Hospital really can close down, people go there to die instead of being helped.

This letter is just a token of our appreciation for all your combined efforts and to make you aware of what a good facility you are running.

God Bless