Emmaus hospital has come a long way to
what it is today. I would like to thank our
staff members who are working tirelessly to
serve the community even though we don't
have much. I welcome all new employees
who has joined us this year since January up
to June we hope your stay will be along and
fruitful one. A suggestion box for employ-
ees has been introduced. Management
would like to hear your views on different
issues and new ideas of what you think
should be implemented to improve service
delivery which is very good. We are receiv-
ing numerous compliments from the community
which we serve about our excellent service es-
pecially Gateway clinic, keep it up your efforts
are much appreciated. Later this year we will
reward well performing individuals and depart-
ments, don't tier now press harder until you get
your reward on Quality day. As you are aware
wellness program was launched on 21 June
2006 for your benefit make use of this service it
is still to be improved as we are hoping to
launch Weigh loss club, Aerobics classes and
Athletic club soon. It was a great day when this
program was launched and much excitement
was shown stay in shape and get rid of that un-
needed fat. EAP program will be also available in
the clinics in a short while. Practitioners are still
to be identified and trained. Community service
therapists and doctors who joined us this year
are doing a great job thank you
ARV Clinic was visited by the
Mayor of Ukhahlamba Municipal-
ity Councilor VR Mlotshwa and
Hospital Board members on 10
May 2006 to congratulate them
on their achievement.. On this
day the clinic was reaching a
milestone as patient number
500 was enrolled to the ARV
programme. This clinic started in
April 2005 with few patients. It
took 13 months to reach this
milestone. Dr Gaede com-
mented that starting this ARV
clinic was a bit slow and rocky
with a few disasters and organ-
izational botches but it is running
smoothly now. Every week 10-15
people are enteri