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Vista News
February 2014
A Mindful Moment
Introducing Vista Clinic‟s very own Blog named “Mindful Moment”. The blog
has a dual purpose namely to serve as a post discharge support platform for
patients and family and also to be used as a communication medium for the 30
Reasons to celebrate campaign. The blog will be managed and updated by
Vista Clinic‟s group facilitator. Please encourage patients, friends and family to
visit the blog on a regular basis. A new theme/topic will be discussed every
month. You will find links to the Blog on the Vistawebsite and Facebook page.
What is a Blog?
So you‟ve heard the term “blog” but what is a blog all about? A blog is a frequently updated online discussion website consisting of posts and comments. It
is a place to share thoughts with the rest of the world. Really, it‟s anything you
want it to be. For our purpose the blog is a information site that will be updated
with useful post discharge support information and links to other websites on an
ongoing basis. Click on the link to visit the blog: www.mindfulmoment.co.za
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From Plain to Pretty
Have you noticed something different behind the main reception desk?
As part of the 30 year celebrations we have designed a beautiful wallpaper for
the main reception area. The aim of the wallpaper was to create a warm and
welcome feel at the main reception. The design is also used on the admissions
counter. Remember: Everyday is a reason to celebrate!
Reception Wallpaper
Before
After
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Upcoming CPD Workshop
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30 Reasons to Celebrate Wallpaper # 2
Below please the first wallpaper for February 2014. The new wallpapers will be
uploaded onto Facebook, Pineterest, Blog and the Website every week. Look
out for the next three wallpapers during the month of February. Who knows...
your quote might be chosen next. Remember that the quotes with the most
number of Likes on Facebook will be used for wallpaper designs.
Monkey Business
Welcome Cassia Liebenberg!
Dr Hermann Liebenberg‟s pet monkey named Cassia
(pronounced Ka-sha) joined the Vista team at the end
of last year. Cassia is 3 months old and she weighs just
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555 grams. Visit her Facebook page (Cassia a
Ther peutic Psychological Service Weeper Capuchin
in training) to read all about Cassia. Click link below:
https://www.facebook.com/Cassiacapuchin?
fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser
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Dr Liebenberg (Psychologist) intends to train her as a
therapeutic monkey much like dogs and horses are
already used in therapy. Dr Liebenberg is going to
attempt to train Cassia to assist him with therapy for
patients. This has never been done before although
monkeys are used all over the world as "service
animals". We will keep you updated on Cassia‟s
training as she grows older.
Share & Win! February Prize winners
Congratulations! and Thank you for sharing your
inspirational quotes with us
Remember to submit your inspirational quote/message to
stand a chance to win a prize and also to see your name on
the next wallpaper design should your quote be chosen.
How to submit your quotes:
Post a quote on Vista‟s Facebook page
Write a quote on the chalkboards
Write your message on the blog site www.mindfulmoment.co.za
Or email [email protected]
Thrive Magazine Involvement
10 x inspirational quotes submitted by you will also
be featured in the next issue of Thrive magazine in
the form of strip advertisements at the bottom of
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the page.
We Celebrate...
We Celebrate New Babies
Cathy Anderson has DOUBLE reason to celebrate…
She became a Grandmother of two beautiful babies twice in one month.
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Birthday’s & Anniversaries
Happy Birthday
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God Cares, Vista Cares, I Care
We celebrate staff members
Name: Juan Royffe
Department: DMS
Nickname: Some just call me „Royffe‟
Children: 1 daughter
I hope to be remembered for: The way I assisted people with the knowledge I
have gained and for being a good and loving dad
Favourite saying: (most beautiful ever heard) “Mother is the name for God on the
lips and hearts of all children”.
Favourite music: 70‟s rock (but anything except jazz and wrap goes)
Favourite bit of technology: At the moment my tablet
Favourite TV programme: Don‟t really watch television
Favourite food: Spaghetti bolognaise
I’m looking forward to: I‟m happy right now
My strong points are: I am very good with people and I am confident in myself
My weak points are: can be hard headed and impulsive
In my spare time I: I spend time reading and learning more about my pet study;
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Countries I have visited: haven‟t been outside RSA borders
To make the world a brighter place I’d: Launch a worldwide campaign to teach
people to solve their differences with facts only; leaving emotions out of it.
In life it’s important to: consider all the facts of any situation before panicking or
making a decision.
The day my daughter asked me to close my eyes and tell her what I see:
“nothing, just black”, was my answer. “That would be my life without you daddy”
she said
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If I had to live in one moment forever it would be:
Health Information
By Bronwen Stokes
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God Cares, Vista Cares, I Care
Upcoming CPD Seminar
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Chef’s Corner
By Zandra Strong
Penne and Mange-Tout
6 portions
Ingredients
400g Penne
150g cream cheese
75g gorgonzola
2-3 tbsp single-cream
400g Mange-Tout
50g butter
Salt and black mill pepper
Method
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water.
Blend the cream cheese, gorgonzola and cream in a pan over a low heat, to smooth
sauce. If the sauce is too thick, thin with water.
Cook the mange-tout in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, keeping them slightly firm.
Drain the pasta; add the butter, then the sauce and finally the mange-tout.
Finish with freshly ground black pepper.
Chefs Tip: The Penne may be replaced with macaroni or rigatoni. Cut a few of
the Mange-Tout open with a sharp knife. It compliments the visual appeal and
the presentation of the dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Join our 30 year Celebration by
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God Cares,
Vista Cares, I Care
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cooking up a storm!
Safety Matters
By Sr Mari Horn
Why Practice Good Housekeeping?
Good Housekeeping is an important safety issue.
If you just spend a few minutes picking up, you might keep someone from
slipping or tripping.
A clean and neat work area will make it a lot easier to find what you need and
to do your job efficiently.
It also makes it easier to respond to or get out fast in an emergency.
Good housekeeping has to be constant and ongoing.
Good housekeeping is everyone‟s responsibility.
Every trade, every worker and every supervisor.
It‟s a job that must be done every day – not just once a week.
Start first to clean up after yourself.
Housekeeping can save your time, and it can keep your tools being lost,
damaged or destroyed.
Let’s look at the potential hazards:
Tripping and falling hazards are anything on the floor that doesn‟t belong
there.
Floors should be kept clear.
Keep walkways and exit paths free of obstructions.
Impact and contact hazards – objects that can hit you or that you can bump
into.
Open drawers is a typical example.
If you see a mess, take care of it; don‟t wait for somebody else to clean up.
Clean up spills of liquids immediately. If not possible cover with an absorbent
material until it can be cleaned up.
Keep cords, wires and ropes untangled.
Make sure all containers are labelled.
Report holes, loose boards and other flooring problems.
Make sure there‟s adequate lighting. If a light is out report it.
Watch the weather closely and monitor both interior and exterior walkways.
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Remember: Our actions have a significant impact on others. A clean and
orderly workplace shows you take pride in your work and makes everyone’s
work environment more pleasant.
Vicie Tulip Says
By Cathy Anderson
News from the
Garden shed
First things first – I am really looking forward to teaching and helping you with monthly
gardening tips and interesting facts.
Did you know
that Gauteng is part of the Temperate, summer-rainfall other-
wise known as the Highveld region? Because of this my article will mainly focus on this
region.
Your garden in February is often dominated by the very hot weather conditions that
prevail over most of the country. Besides continuing with the regular chores of weeding,
watering and mowing lawns, for many gardeners mid-summer is harvest time. This is the
season to make jams, preserves and juices if you are lucky enough to have fruit trees in
your garden. Pick up all fruit that falls onto the ground around the trees and dispose of it
to prevent insects and pests to be harboured through to the next season. This is also the
time to prune down overgrown shrubs to curb rampant growth.
Star of the month: Mackaya Bella – the forest bell bush.
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This evergreen shrub is a beautiful shade-loving plant with arching sprays of white or light
lavender trumpet shaped blooms with intricate pink or purple patterns in the throat and
on the petals. It is endemic to the forest regions of the Eastern Cape, kwaZulu-Natal,
Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Limpopo and therefore does very well in gardens all over
the country. It is a great shrub for smaller gardens as it only grows to about 3 – 4 m high
and up to 2 m wide. It has a lovely naturally round shape and needs very little pruning
after flowering. Feed with enough organic compost every two months and water
throughout summer. They are half-hardy and can withstand temperatures as low as 0
degrees C. They will tolerate a little morning sun, but does best in daylong shade. Apart
from their visual appeal the flowers are visited by carpenter bees and the blue pansy
butterfly.
Vicie Tulip Says Continues
By Cathy Anderson
Pests to look out for: Lily borer or amaryllis worm.
Look out for these on your lilies and especially your amaryllis, clivias, agapanthus and
arums – they cause extensive damage and will kill a plant right down to the bulb. I am
not in favour of using pesticides as I prefer organic gardening, but with this one you can
go all out! Try Chlorpirifos, it seems to do the trick.
Take action against invasive species.
Chandelier plant or Mother of millions.
This plant flowers in June and July. As a category 1
invader it is illegal to own, purchase or grow this
winter-flowering succulent in your garden.
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Regards
From the Garden Shed
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Quote of the month – A gardener plants a garden to relax in, then spends the
rest of his life working in it.
Vista Chalk World Winners For January:
Azalea
Begonia
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Hibiscus
Camellia
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Erica
Gardenia
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Azalea
Disa