HEALTH SYSTEM STRENGTHENING.
We are dedicated to enhancing the landscape of breast health, ensuring that every individual receives timely and comprehensive care. We work to strengthen and enhance existing Public Hospital infrastructure by closing gaps, boosting productivity and harnessing student educational opportunities for the next generation of medical professionals.
HOW DO WE STRENGTHEN OUR EXISTING PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE?
Holistic care goes beyond surgery, and our dedicated patient support teams understand the power of compassionate listening and
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Funding additional resources at the Groote Schuur Breast Unit
To bolster existing infrastructure, we fund an additional doctor at the Groote Schuur Breast Unit. They contribute their expertise, ensuring that patients receive swift and accurate diagnoses. By investing in additional resources, we aim to expedite the path to treatment and reduce waiting periods amidst high patient loads.
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Maintenance of essential equipment like sonar and mammogram machines
We ensure that essential medical equipment at the Groote Schuur Breast Clinic is maintained to ensure minimal disruption in patient care.
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Flaminglets Student Initiative
Our Student Initiative, The Flaminglets, focuses on providing educational opportunities on our surgery list days. Medical Students from Stellenbosch and UCT are invited to join and assist at surgeries, as well as attend tailored webinars by Dr Liana Roodt, where she hosts valuable sessions for engagement on various topics, from patient cancer care to mental health well-being as a medical professional.
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Digital Booking Systems
We provide a digital booking system for the Groote Schuur Breast Unit to ensure patients are processed efficiently and timely.
OUR ACTIVE HOSPITALS
Western Cape
GROOTE SCHUUR HOSPITAL
Western Cape
TYGERBERG
HOSPITAL
Western Cape
GEORGE
HOSPITAL
Eastern Cape
LIVINGSTONE
HOSPITAL
Eastern Cape
CECILIA MAKIWANE
HOSPITAL
Want to join the Medical Volunteer Team?
If you'd like to join the Medical Volunteer team, please contact us.
WHAT OUR STUDENT VOLUNTEERS SAY
Chantelle Guise-Brown
Being a part of Project Flamingo inspires me to show up for my patients with passion and empathy. They have shaped my beliefs about holistic patient care and patient advocacy. I feel honored to be included in this community of compassionate and dedicated individuals, and I aspire to embody their values as I become a doctor.
Marlu McLean
It has been such a privilege being part of the Project Flamingo team. It is so much more than an NPO, it is a loving family who puts the patient's needs before their own and above and beyond for each cancer patient.
Naledi Mohale
Being a Flaminglet to means being part of a selfless team that works tirelessly to ensure that patients receive timeous surgical intervention. It means learning not only about medical procedures and surgical techniques, but also about different barriers to healthcare and how we as healthcare workers can help to mitigate these for our patients. It truly has been an honour to be part of such an amazing project!