“With a winning team approach, Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) is ready and geared to take on the “Silly Season” with the support of ER Consulting Emergency Doctor practice, ER 24 Ambulance Service, Emergency Department Staff, Resident Specialists and support services,” said Hospital Manager Niresh Bechan.
According to Bechan, they have been planning the logistics, expecting a busier Emergency Department and are ready to manage any emergency that comes through the doors.
“We are a hospital of choice in KZN and we are always set to deal with emergencies, with the support of all necessary team players to ensure our patients are well taken care of. The difference during the festive period is the types of patients we see and the volumes at any one time. With this in mind, we have prepared accordingly,” said Bechan.
LEHHC is the only private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal offering Paediatric Cardiac Surgery. It is also a unique facility with a multidisciplinary 13 member paediatric team representing 10 specialist disciplines.
LEHHC was voted one of SA’s top 20 hospitals for three consecutive years by Discovery Health Patients for ‘Quality of care from doctors and nurses, patients overall experience and hospital conditions’. With several accolades to its credit this modern, tranquil, world-class facility, offers best quality patient care in line with its values.
The 340 bedded hospital offers a complete spectrum of medical, surgical, maternity and paediatric services with seven state-of-the-art theatres, including a neuro-operating theatre, as well as an entire floor dedicated to the cardiac centre of excellence. Full radiology (no after hour fees charged), laboratory, physiotherapy and pharmaceutical services, together with a range of medical allied health services are at hand. In addition, the hospital has consulting rooms for specialists, a coffee and ample parking bays with 24-hour security services.
For any emergencies call 084124 and for Stroke Emergency call 086 13 44 237.
For further information on LEHHC and its world-class medical offerings, e-mail your enquiry to hospital general manager Niresh Bechan on nbechan@ehhc.co.za. Alternatively, call 031 5812400 or visit the hospital’s website at www.ehhc.co.za.
WIN WIN WIN – Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is giving away a backpack full of treats on Mum’s Mail’s competition page here
ER Consulting Managing Director Dr Steve Holt and Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre (LEHHC) Hospital Manager Niresh Bechan, cut the ribbon in celebration and welcome of ER Consulting Inc as the new Emergency Department Doctor Practice Management.
Looking on are Dr Jay Jagathpal (North Durban IPA Chairman), Dr Neetesh Patel ( LEHHC resident Orthopaedic Specialist), Dr Valencia Naidoo (ER Consulting – Emergency Medicine Practitioner ), Dr Sean Gottschalk (ER Consulting Regional Principal Specialist Emergency Medicine), Dr Marwala Pule (ER Consulting Principal Clinical Emergency Manager and LEHHC Emergency Department Manager Sr Adele Botha