Female-owned clinic opens
MIDRAND – The Curewise Medical Centre officially opened on 19 October.
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Female-owned Curewise Medical Centre hosted their grand opening on 19 October.
The Medical Centre is a female-owned business initiated by dentist Dr Ruth Rammopo and general practitioner Dr Mpho Mahlangu with a team of medical professionals including dermatologist Dr Myhanyisi Mukansi, dietician ReaBetjoe Mokoko, physiotherapist Thobeka Zilwa, nurse Thokozile Kgongwana and general practitioner Dr Rose Mabotja.
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Dr Rammopo said, “Curewise is a black and female-owned medical centre. We give the community a one-stop-shop for incredible medical care.”
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She added that Dr Mahlangu and herself had discussed the possibility of opening a medical clinic for the Midrand community. “There are many medical centres where there are three GPs and three dentists, and we came together to create a space where the local community can feel safe. We created a family atmosphere.
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“Our aim is to see healthy people in Midrand with a focus on preventative care.”
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Dr Mahlangu said that the centre gives the community holistic medical care with a common passion for family and health among all the doctors on the staff.
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Dr Rammapo added, “Our message, as a female-run centre, is that women can do it. Our centre is only women, we are mothers and give the community great health.
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“We want to empower young women by opening this centre.”
Details: Curewise Medical Centre www.curewise.co.za
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