Alert!
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) LOCKDOWN PERIOD
Level 3 restrictions as from June 1, 2020
The practice remains open for consultations
Practice closing time : 16h00
If visiting the practice, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO RECEPTION :
IF YOU HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS (FEVER/SORE THROAT/COUGH/BODY ACHES AND PAINS/FATIGUE)
AND ESPECIALLY IF IN THE PAST 14 DAYS :
YOU HAD CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO IS A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE
or
YOU WERE TREATED IN A HOSPITAL WITH CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19
Practice virus exposure prevention measures :
Only come to the practice if you really need to.
If you have an appointment, you should receive a symptom-screening SMS on the morning of your appointment
If you are unsure, Whatsapp screening & consultation is offered by Dr Stander on 079 294 3199 to advise on the true need to bring your little one for a physical consultation
Most routine (healthy) follow-up visits are postponed until further notice (apart from the 1-week, 6-week and 4-month follow-up visits)
Immunizations continue as per Department of Health regulations
The annual flu vaccine is strongly recommended from age 6 months to decrease the burden of respiratory illness on the health sector this winter season
Do not come early for your appointment
You may be asked to wait outside the practice until the time of the consultation
Bookings may be extended from 30minute to 45 minute slots to allow adequate clearing of the waiting room between patients
Only one parent/guardian will be allowed to enter the practice with a pediatric patient
Please wear your face mask when visiting the practice.
A disposable face mask will be issued to coughing parents and older children
Parents and children will be required to make use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer upon entering the practice
Ventilation has been improved
Toys have been removed
Level 3 restrictions as from June 1, 2020
The practice remains open for consultations
Practice closing time : 16h00
If visiting the practice, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY REPORT TO RECEPTION :
IF YOU HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS (FEVER/SORE THROAT/COUGH/BODY ACHES AND PAINS/FATIGUE)
AND ESPECIALLY IF IN THE PAST 14 DAYS :
YOU HAD CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO IS A CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASE
or
YOU WERE TREATED IN A HOSPITAL WITH CONFIRMED CASES OF COVID-19
Practice virus exposure prevention measures :
Only come to the practice if you really need to.
If you have an appointment, you should receive a symptom-screening SMS on the morning of your appointment
If you are unsure, Whatsapp screening & consultation is offered by Dr Stander on 079 294 3199 to advise on the true need to bring your little one for a physical consultation
Most routine (healthy) follow-up visits are postponed until further notice (apart from the 1-week, 6-week and 4-month follow-up visits)
Immunizations continue as per Department of Health regulations
The annual flu vaccine is strongly recommended from age 6 months to decrease the burden of respiratory illness on the health sector this winter season
Do not come early for your appointment
You may be asked to wait outside the practice until the time of the consultation
Bookings may be extended from 30minute to 45 minute slots to allow adequate clearing of the waiting room between patients
Only one parent/guardian will be allowed to enter the practice with a pediatric patient
Please wear your face mask when visiting the practice.
A disposable face mask will be issued to coughing parents and older children
Parents and children will be required to make use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer upon entering the practice
Ventilation has been improved
Toys have been removed
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the practice
The history of the practice; who we are, what we do and the way in which we want to do it
The fine print.
Availability, after-hour arrangements, the policy on social media use and the thinking behind our current billing policy The practice Facebook page is the platform used for day-to-day notifications and sharing of links related to the health of children.
Quick contact
Office (08h00-17h00) 023 342 2333 Whatsapp appointment booking (07h00-20h00) 071 622 1491 067 362 7668 Email us admin@dieskoeterkinderdokter.co.za (administrative enquiries) support@dieskoeterkinderdokter.co.za (account enquiries) Dr Stander (when on standby after hours) 079 294 3199 for parents
Take a look at the style of photos that will be taken at your little one's birth.
Useful information on selected clinical conditions and frequently asked questions.
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Phone numbers in case of an emergency and details on the opening and closing times of local pharmacies. |
practice availability June 2020
Saturday, June 6 : Practice closed Friday-Sunday, June 12-14 : Dr Stander on call @ Mediclinic Worcester Tuesday, June 16 : Practice closed Saturday, June 20 : Practice closed Saturday, June 27 : Practice closed 
Kleinding Kliniek
Support for moms to breastfeed successfully Breastfeeding advice and support is offered to new moms by Sr Anelle Greyling, a certified lactation consultant with years of experience at the Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic. Baby and child immunizations Public and private sector immunizations from age 6 weeks up to 12 years are available in our in-house immunization clinic, certified and approved by the Department of Health. Sr Anelle Greyling 083 564 6722 sranelle@diekleindingkliniek.co.za Read more on the Kleinding Kliniek page. |
Newsroom and new service delivery ideas
March 2019
1. Latest practice billing policy with adjusted 2019 rates rolled out.
2. The Kleinding Kliniek, a breastfeeding support and baby and child immunization clinic, is established and will be run by Sr Anelle Greyling, formerly from the Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic. See more information below.
July 2018
1. New practice billing policy rolled out. No payment on the day of the consultation, unless :
- Your funds are depleted (medical aid patients)
- You do not belong to a medical aid (private patients)
2. You can now request an appointment via Whatsapp during office hours by sending a Whatsapp to 071 622 1491.
March 2018
1. Contract signed with Polmed.
The practice is now contracted with the following major medical schemes :
Bankmed
Bonitas
Discovery Health (includes the Discovery Health-administered medical schemes like LA Health Medical Scheme, Remedi Medical Aid Scheme and Retail Medical Scheme)
Fedhealth
GEMS
Momentum Health
Polmed
Profmed
Thus no co-payments for patients belonging to these medical schemes.
December 2017
1. You can now use your Edgars card for payments in the practice.
November 2017
1. We have moved! The practice has relocated to : 34 Russell Street, Worcester.
2. An automated response service has been launched to make it easier for you as parent to know which paediatrician is on duty. The auto-responder responds to Whatsapp messages, SMS and phone calls received after-hours on Dr Stander's cellphone (0792943199). Phone calls are also diverted to the paediatrician on-call if Dr Stander is not on-call.
March 2019
1. Latest practice billing policy with adjusted 2019 rates rolled out.
2. The Kleinding Kliniek, a breastfeeding support and baby and child immunization clinic, is established and will be run by Sr Anelle Greyling, formerly from the Panorama Breastfeeding Clinic. See more information below.
July 2018
1. New practice billing policy rolled out. No payment on the day of the consultation, unless :
- Your funds are depleted (medical aid patients)
- You do not belong to a medical aid (private patients)
2. You can now request an appointment via Whatsapp during office hours by sending a Whatsapp to 071 622 1491.
March 2018
1. Contract signed with Polmed.
The practice is now contracted with the following major medical schemes :
Bankmed
Bonitas
Discovery Health (includes the Discovery Health-administered medical schemes like LA Health Medical Scheme, Remedi Medical Aid Scheme and Retail Medical Scheme)
Fedhealth
GEMS
Momentum Health
Polmed
Profmed
Thus no co-payments for patients belonging to these medical schemes.
December 2017
1. You can now use your Edgars card for payments in the practice.
November 2017
1. We have moved! The practice has relocated to : 34 Russell Street, Worcester.
2. An automated response service has been launched to make it easier for you as parent to know which paediatrician is on duty. The auto-responder responds to Whatsapp messages, SMS and phone calls received after-hours on Dr Stander's cellphone (0792943199). Phone calls are also diverted to the paediatrician on-call if Dr Stander is not on-call.