CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

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ALLIED HEALTH

Allied health encompasses a wide range of healthcare professions that are distinct from medicine and nursing. Allied health professionals use scientific principles and evidence-based practice to provide a range of diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services. The following allied health services are available at Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital

Physiotherapy

Helps patients recover from illness and injuries, manage pain, and improve movement through exercise, manual therapy, and education. Our expert Physiotherapists create personalized treatment plans to maximize your recovery and well-being.

 

HOD: Mr MM Moloantoa

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4434

Tshepong: 018 406 3288

Occupational Therapy

Helps patients regain independence in daily living activities following illness, injury, or disability. Our registered Occupational Therapists provide individualized assessments and treatment plans, utilizing therapeutic activities, adaptive equipment, and environmental modifications to maximize functional abilities and improve quality of life of both adult and paediatric patients.

 

HOD: Mr. G.R Fredericks

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4595/6

Tshepong: 018 406 3314

Speech & Audiology

Speech therapy helps patients of all ages with communication and swallowing disorders. Our therapists provide assessment and treatment for speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing difficulties.

Audiology provides comprehensive hearing health care. Our audiologists offer hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and counseling to diagnose and manage hearing loss and balance disorders.

HOD: Mr. Jabu Baloyi 

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4713

Tshepong: 018 406 3314

Clinical Psychology

Psychology services offer compassionate and evidence-based care for individuals facing mental health challenges. Our psychologists provide assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for a range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders in both adult and paediatric patients.

 

HOD: Dr Marlize Heppel

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4479

Tshepong: 018 406 3466

Dietetics

Dietetics provides evidence-based nutritional guidance for both adults and children to promote health and manage various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancers, renal diseases, childhood malnutrition etc. Our registered dietitians conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop individualized meal plans, and provide education and counseling to address specific dietary needs and optimize nutritional status for improved health outcomes.

 

HOD: Mr. Motlatla Pontsho

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4702/4721

Tsehpong: 018 406 3229/3230

Pharmacy

Pharmacy services provide comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care. Our pharmacists dispense medications accurately and safely, provide counseling on proper medication use, and collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. We ensure safe and effective medication use for both adults and children.

 

HOD: Mrs. PR Moloisi

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4725/4535

Tshepong: 018 406 3258

Social Work

Social work services provide support and resources to patients and their families facing challenging life circumstances. Our social workers offer counseling, advocacy, and assistance with accessing community resources to address social, emotional, and practical needs.

 

HOD: Ms L Ralepeli

Klerksdorp: 018 406 4540/4541

Tshepong: 018 406 3474

Podiatry

Podiatry provides comprehensive care for the foot and ankle. Our podiatrists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including injuries, infections, deformities, and nail disorders. We offer personalized treatment plans, in collaboration with medical orthotists and prosthetists, to improve foot health, alleviate pain, and enhance mobility.

 

HOD: Mr Tsehgofatso Nakoepa

Tshepong Hospital: 018 406 3489

additional support services

National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS)

NHLS is a vital part of the South African healthcare system, providing essential laboratory services that support diagnosis, treatment, and public health initiatives.

 

Tel: 018 465 4088/3241

South African National Blood Services (SANBS)

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is a national blood service provider in South Africa. This service is based at Klerksdorp Hospital.

 

Tel: 018 406 2527

https://sanbs.org.za

Thuthuzela Care Centre

The Thuthuzela Care Centre offers medical, forensic and counselling services to adult and paediatric victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.

 

Tel: 018 406 3273

Perinatal HIV Research Unit (PHRU)

PHRU engages in research, training, policy-formulation and advocacy concerning HIV-positive people and their children.

 

HOD: Dr T Moloantoa

Tel: 018 011 3800