McCord Hospital is characterized by four pillars of service - health care services, education & training, holistic HIV care services and research. General medical care is available through various clinical departments at the hospital.
Mark Schwartz Awarded 2011 Inyathelo Award for International Philanthropy to South Africa
Mark Schwartz, Leading financier and dedicated supporter of McCord Hospital has recently been awarded the 2011 Inyathelo Award for International Philanthropy to South Africa for his remarkable support of the largest health challenge facing our country – the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
Former senior Managing Director of Goldman Sachs and former advisor to George Soros and President of Soros Fund Management, Mark is currently Chairman and Managing Director of MissionPoint Capital Partners LLC. and has managed to persuade a group of top US institutions to invest more than R2 billion over the past 8 years into various South African hospitals, clinics, research centres and laboratories as part of his efforts to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, reduce infection and ultimately find a cure.
Mark and his wife Lisa, who is very much involved in the effort, are not just financially generous, they are active participants in all the projects in KwaZulu-Natal, visiting the country regularly to meet with sick patients, help train the next generation of African doctors, scientists and healthcare professionals, and plot the creation and development of world-class biomedical and healthcare facilities. Even Mark’s 80-year-old mother has spent considerable time driving around the townships in a mini-bus reading stories to children living with HIV/AIDS.
On behalf of McCord Hopsital we would like to congratulate Mark on winning this prestigious and much-deserved award.
Introducing the New McCord Savings Card
In a time when medical treatment is becoming increasingly expensive, McCord Hospital is firmly committed to providing sustainable, good quality and affordable healthcare for all. The hospital and its staff are constantly striving to find new and innovative ways to help ensure people get the healthcare they need both now and in the future.
McCord Hospital is therefore proud to introduce the new McCord Savings Card.This unique scheme is designed to enable families to put aside regular savings to enable them to pay for medical expenses at McCord Hospital as and when the need arises.
To find out more information about the new McCord Savings Card please click here or contact Lungi Mzimela on 031 268 5706 or at msc@mccord.co.za
Report on the 5th Annual Workshop on Advanced Clinical Care (AWACC) - AIDS, Durban 2011 Avaialble Now
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A total of 350 delegates took part in the 5th Annual Workshop on Advanced Clinical Care (AWACC) - AIDS, Durban which recently took place on the 6th & 7th October at the Elangeni Hotel. This high-level workshop on AIDS management has developed national acclaim for bringing together the top minds in AIDS management from around the country and internationally. The focus of the workshop sessions was on the issues facing clinicians involved in the active management of patients with HIV. Please click here to read the report and download copies of the presentations.
2011 Annual Report Available to Download Now
McCord Hospital's 2011 Annual Report is out now! The Report entitled "2011-Year of Transformation" details some of the significant achievements and progress the hospital has made over the past year.
A Big thank you to Global Mouse for designing this year's report free of charge as part of their Corporate Social Investment Initiative. McCord Hospital is very grateful for their support.
To download a copy of the 2011 Annual Report please click here. Alternatively, please contact the Marketing Department to request a hard copy on 031 268 5882 or at marketing@mccord.co.za
Durban Men Speak Out About Circumcision
These Durban men have been circumcised at McCord Hospital’s Male Circumcision Clinic, and they are speaking out about it! Brian Zulu, Senzo Myeza, Phakamani Ndlovu, Mxolosi Mabaso and Mfanafuthi Dladla want to encourage other Durban men to sign up for circumcision as part of the province’s fight against HIV/AIDS. Circumcision reduces HIV transmission to men by 60%, and also provides other health benefits. McCord Hospital’s Male Circumcision Clinic, at the Siyaphila Building, 155 Brickfield Road in Overport, has been running since February 2011, with over 1500 men having been circumcised so far, and plans to circumcise another 7000 men by February 2012. Circumcision is provided for free for men aged 15 to 49 years, thanks to funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The project is part of McCord Hospital’s comprehensive approach to HIV prevention. Bookings can be made telephonically by phoning 031 209 3295, by emailing circumcision@mccord.co.za or in person between 7.30am and 9.30am Monday to Friday at 155 Brickfield Road Overport.
McCord Reveals New Logo
On Wed 3 August, McCord Hospital revealed a new logo to take the institution into its second century. The new logo, a modernised version of the old logo in a new teal colour scheme, was designed by top marketing and design company, Global Mouse, who took on the project free of charge as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility investment. Management launched the new logo to staff by printing it onto cakes that were shared by all staff. The new logo and colour scheme will be rolled out through McCord's marketing collatoral over the next few months. Click here to read the full article.
New Maternity Department and Baby Nursery
For two weeks in July, a team of three men from High Kirk Presbyterian Church in Northern Ireland gave up their annual leave to build McCord a brand new baby nursery in Ward A2. High Kirk Presbyterian Church and a Christian radio station called Radio Cracker, both from Northern Ireland, jointly funded the renovations of Ward A2, which commenced in April 2011. Ward A2 will soon become the Maternity Department, boasting private delivery rooms, over-bed televisions and nurse-call systems. We are so grateful to Leslie, Ken and Dave for their hard work in fundraising and giving up their time and energy to do much of the manual labour themselves. They are pictured here with fellow members of their church who visited McCord to see their progress on the renovation project. The new Maternity Department will open later this year.
Beds Appeal: Next 20 for Maternity Ward
Thanks to amazing support from the local community, church groups, businesses and local and international donors, McCord has now raised funds for the purchase of 20 electronic hi-low hospital beds. The beds have been placed in Ward A1 and the Same Day Surgery Centre. We have now commenced our appeal for the next batch of 20 beds, which will be placed in the newly-renovated Maternity Ward. SAPREF have already committed funding for the first 10 of these beds, so we are now calling for business, faith groups or individuals interersted in providing funding for the second set of 10. The beds are state-of-the-art and offer a dramatic improvement in patient comfort. Contact the Fundraising Department at 031 268 5882 if you can contribute towards a new hospital bed!