The North West Department of Health MEC Dr Magome Masike will deliver a keynote address and officially open Cath Lab at Ferncrest in Rustenburg.
A catheterization laboratory or cath lab is an examination room in a hospital or clinic with diagnostic imaging equipment used to visualise the arteries of the heart and the chambers of the heart and treat any stenosis or abnormality found.
A few years ago, Netcare identified the need for a dedicated Cath Lab and Cardio thoracic surgery to cater for the needs of people in the North West Province. Till then all patients needing Coronary Angiography and stent insertions were referred to hospitals in Johannesburg and Pretoria. Now this service can be provided in Rustenburg within the North West Province.
Netcare applied to the Department of Health for a licence for a Cath Lab, Cardio Thoracic theatre, additional ICU, High Care and General beds back in 2012. Upon granting of the licence, Netcare embarked on a massive construction project to facilitate the new additions. The facility was inspected by the Department of Health and has been given the green light to operate.
The Media is invited to this Official Opening which will be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 10 June 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Rustenburg (Ferncrest Hospital)
Enquiries:
Tebogo Lekgethwane
Departmental Spokesperson
Cell: 082 929 9958
E-mail: tlekgethwane@nwpg.gov.za
