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Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11371	Flu vaccine for high-risk individuals	Corporate Communication and Marketing Division/Afdeling Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking	Campus Health Service (CHS) at Stellenbosch University (SU) has secured 100 vaccines for high risk and uninsured (non-medical aid) staff and students.
Prof James Warwick explores new frontiers in nuclear medicine research	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11368	Prof James Warwick explores new frontiers in nuclear medicine research	Corporate Communication and Marketing	Through his research in nuclear medicince, Prof James Warwick from the Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology helps to improve the treatment of cancers and other diseases.
PET-CT collaboration yields major benefits for research and public health	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11365	PET-CT collaboration yields major benefits for research and public health	FMHS Marketing & Communications – Sue Segar	In 2019, Stellenbosch University’s Central Analytical Facilities – which provides advanced scientific testing, analytical instrumentation, and research expertise – commissioned a dedicated research PET-CT unit.
CrazySocks4Docs steps up for mental health awareness among healthcare workers in South Africa	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11355	CrazySocks4Docs steps up for mental health awareness among healthcare workers in South Africa	Florence de Vries	South African healthcare workers are witnessing a powerful shift in the conversation around mental health in their various fields. As the stigma surrounding mental illness starts to break down, initiatives like CrazySocks4Docs is leading the charge to cre
Stellenbosch University medical students launch SA's first transplant support unit at Tygerberg Hospital	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11349	Stellenbosch University medical students launch SA's first transplant support unit at Tygerberg Hospital	FMHS Marketing & Communications	Student-led initiative launches Life Pod to address critical organ donation bottleneck.
Use Heart for Every Heart: World Heart Day 2022	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9485	Use Heart for Every Heart: World Heart Day 2022	Dr. Jo-Anne Kirby	September is heart awareness month and the theme from the World Heart Federation for World Heart Day on 29 September 2022 is Use Heart for Every Heart.
World Kidney Day: More resources needed to increase access to life-saving kidney replacement therapy	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=8957	World Kidney Day: More resources needed to increase access to life-saving kidney replacement therapy	Yazied Chothia	On Thursday 10 March, we celebrate World Kidney Day. since access to kidney replacement therapy is limited and treatment rates are very low in South Africa, we need more resources so that patients can receive this life-saving therapy.
SU launches COVID-19 pop-up vaccination sites	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=8734	SU launches COVID-19 pop-up vaccination sites	Corporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking - Sandra Mulder	The first of more than 10 COVID-19 pop-up vaccination sites was launched on Monday (8 November 2021) on the main campus of Stellenbosch University (SU)
World Heart Day 2021: Use heart to connect!	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=8586	World Heart Day 2021: Use heart to connect!	Dr. Jo-Anne Kirby	Every year on September 29th is World Heart Day. This year, World Heart Day is about connecting with our own hearts and using the power of digital to connect every heart, everywhere.
Students heeding the call to vaccinate	https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=8517	Students heeding the call to vaccinate	Corporate Communication and Marketing Division/Afdeling Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en Bemarking - Sandra Mulder	Stellenbosch University (SU) students are heeding the call to vaccinate, following the recent announcement of the extension of the COVID-19 vaccination programme to persons 18 years and older.