Thirty years’ healing

Netcare Greenacres Hospital has grown from small beginnings to a major medical service centre, writes Estelle Ellis [caption id="attachment_99236" align="aligncenter" width="500"] VETERANS: Some of the founding members of the cathlab. From left, radiographer Seugnet Gaybba, Sister Lana Smith, Dr Michael Dean , pharmacy stock controller Lindie Halgreen and Sister Charlaine du Plessis PICTURE: MIKE HOLMES.[/caption]

NERVES and skepticism were the prevailing emotions when 30 years ago investors in a private hospital first invited doctors to open rooms at the new 10-bed facility which today is Port Elizabeth’s largest private hospital. Major growth, investment and cutting-edge technology were celebrated last month as staff looked back on the good, the nerve-wracking and the funny incidents 30 years of healthcare inevitably brought.

“For me the best part of working in this hospital is that management is always available to listen to your ideas and help you when needed. Such encouragement and knowing that they will be on your side is very special and very rare,” he said. - This article was first published in Weekend Post on Saturday 5 September 2015.