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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.

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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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  1. 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. 

     

  2. 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. 

     

  3. 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.

     

  4. 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!

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