Helen Joseph Hospital

Helen Joseph Hospital is a public hospital located in Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa. It is named after Helen Joseph, a prominent anti-apartheid activist. The hospital is managed by the Gauteng Department of Health and is closely associated with the University of the Witwatersrand's Medical School.

History

The hospital was established in 1967 and was originally named the J.G. Strijdom Hospital, after the former Prime Minister of South Africa, Johannes Gerhardus Strijdom. In 1997, it was renamed the Helen Joseph Hospital in honor of the anti-apartheid activist.

Services

Helen Joseph Hospital provides a wide range of medical services, including emergency medicine, surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and psychiatry. It also offers specialized services such as breast care, HIV/AIDS treatment, and palliative care.

Training and Research

The hospital is a teaching hospital for the University of the Witwatersrand's Medical School. It provides training for medical students, nursing students, and other healthcare professionals. The hospital is also involved in various research projects, particularly in the field of HIV/AIDS.

See Also

• List of hospitals in South Africa
• Healthcare in South Africa
• University of the Witwatersrand

References

Helen Joseph Hospital Resources
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