Heidelberg Hospital

21/10/2026

Amid Mental Health Awareness Month, Heidelberg Hospital is thriving on attempts to curb the scourge of casualties resulting from victims of mental health conditions.

In today’s Heidelberg Radio interview with the Clinical Psychologist, Ms Amanda Mabunda, she highlighted common factors contributing to mental health conditions and how these conditions are diagnosed and treated.

“Mental health refers to our emotional or psychological well-being. It shapes how we feel, how we think, and how we behave. Mental health is a very diverse situation, and it needs to be diagnosed by a mental health practitioner, whether it is a Medical Officer, a Psychologist, a Psychiatrist, or a Social Worker. In most cases, you find that people are diagnosing themselves, finding them saying I am having a depression, or I am having stress. So, it is encouraged that, for a person to be diagnosed, one needs to consult a mental health practitioner,” she expressed.

Life stresses such as grief, loss of employment, financial issues, workplace factors, and physical conditions such as health diagnoses are said to be among major contributing factors to mental health conditions.

If someone or you are suspected to be suffering from a mental health condition, do not hesitate to visit your local clinic for assessment and proper management of your condition.

21/10/2026

21/10/2026

To mark International Infection Prevention Week, which runs from 19-25 October, Heidelberg Hospital, together with Sedibeng District Health Services (Lesedi Sub-District), Lesedi Local Municipality (HIV & AIDS Programme), and Ratanda SAPS held an intergrated handwashing campaign at Sithokomele Primary School in Ratanda yesterday.

During the awareness campaign, it was discovered that pupils were well acquainted with hand hygiene, cough etiquette, and how germs spread through hands.

In addition, pupils briefly shared their knowledge about TB, HIV/AIDS and measures to curb the transmission of the viruses from one person to another.

Pupils were also engaged on matters surrounding GBV and how to report to any form of abuse to the South African Police Service. At the end of the program, pupils committed to uphold the Infection Prevention and Control protocol at all times.

19/10/2026

Female employees from Heidelberg Hospital participated in the Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital Women’s Forum Launch last Friday.

The Women’s Forum launch is a significant event that prioritises the well-being of every woman in the Gauteng Department of Health. During this event, employees had an opportunity to delve into topics such as pull-her-down syndrome, mental health matters, and financial wellness.

17/10/2026

17/10/2026

Yesterday, Heidelberg Hospital rendered health services during a Wellness Day event for Vopak Terminal employees, which took place at the Lesedi Terminal.

Under the theme "Eat Well, Live Well," services rendered included healthy eating and better-choice education, staff screenings, and checking heights, weight, and waist circumference.

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

Catch Ms Jordan Hand and Mr Lavani Tshabalala on Heidelberg Radio today, as they share ideas on what constitutes good nutrition and good food, as the country celebrates National Nutrition Week and World Food Day.

11/10/2026

Health workers on duty during the 4 November 2026 Local Government Elections are encouraged to apply for special votes before the deadline. Eligible staff can apply by sending their ID number via SMS to 32249. Applications close on 12 October 2026 at 17:00, while special voting will take place on 2-3 November 2026.