St. Nicholas hospital now provides isolation care to patients with level 1 and 2 Covid-19 cases at our isolation centre (Safety Plus Facility). Additionally, we provide specialized care to Covid-19 patients that may require dialysis in an isolation centre. The St. Nicholas Hospital isolation centre is newly built facility, equipped with medical equipment, supplies, trained personnel and experts to support patients with comorbidities while adhering to world safety standards at all times.

The Facility features;
 A fully-equipped medical unit with capacity for testing, isolating and treating infectious diseases
 The facility accepts and treats referrals to support other private and public healthcare institutions
 A fully functional dialysis unit.
 Radiology unit.
Warm , friendly, discreet and experienced staff.

St. Nicholas Hospital is passionate about putting patients first, in providing clinical services, hence always prioritize the dignity and autonomy for all patients.

Venue; 18, Faramobi Ajike Crescent, off Ikorodu road, Anthony, Lagos
For more enquiries, please call +2349065003036 or +2348022908484 or +2348035251295

#staysafe#wearamask#takeresponsibility#snhcares #isolationcentre

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As part of these efforts, St. Nicholas Hospital has retrofitted a fully-equipped medical unit as testing, isolation, treatment and training centre to further control infectious diseases. The St. Nicholas Hospital Safety Plus Facility is an additional 13 bedded facility located at the Maryland Branch of St. Nicholas Hospital, equipped with medical equipment, supplies and trained personnel to support patients with comorbidities. We have therefore commenced activities to serve the growing needs of the population during this critical period and after.

This expansion aligns with our mission to provide comprehensive healthcare towards preventing illness, relieve suffering, restore health and promote wellbeing. In this vein, we are making a deliberate effort by mobilizing resources across specialties to provide clinical, technical and operational support, while providing distinct care and building reassurance through public awareness drives.

St. Nicholas Hospital is one of the largest privately-owned multi-specialist acute hospitals in Nigeria that provides premium primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary medical care in Lagos Nigeria. St. Nicholas Hospital has always been at the forefront of kidney care for over 20 years of her 52^nd year in existence, hence the St. Nicholas Hospital Safety Plus facility will be mainly dedicated to patients with renal health cases with other comorbidities.

St. Nicholas Hospital is the first private hospital to open a dialysis and kidney transplant centre in Nigeria and has since conducted over 300 kidney transplants which accounts to about 50% of all transplants in Sub-Saharan Africa. The hospital also fosters, promotes and practices ethical & evidence-based medicine with dedicated staff, committed to compassionate delivery of professional services and outstanding hospitality.

St. Nicholas Hospital offers a wide range of services that cuts across Nephrology, Intensive Care Unit, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Endoscopy, General Practice, Thoracic & Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, Dietetics, Dialysis, Antenatal Care, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Paediatrics, Nursing Services, Orthopaedics, Trauma Unit & Pharmacy. Our radiology unit includes a digital diagnostic X-ray machine; 4D ultra sound scan and Multi-Slice CT scanner. We have a modern dialysis unit, maternity unit, advanced laparoscopic surgery, and a complete spectrum of services to aid with the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

St. Nicholas Hospital is passionate about putting patients first, in providing clinical services, hence always prioritize the dignity and autonomy for our patients. The hospital has major support groups for Diabetics and Arthritis to serve the need of the community. We deliver care in a respectful manner and are sensitive to cultural diversity, ethnic origin, religion, nationality, age, disability and other social issues that must be regarded.

For further inquiries; please contact 0906 500 3036

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This Saturday the 14th November 2020 is World Diabetes Day and the campaign aims to raise awareness around the crucial role that nurses play in supporting people living with diabetes. Join St. Nicholas Hospital in marking the World Diabetes Day 2020 event online with Diabetes Support Group by learning more on how nurses improve your health situation by clicking the link in below;

ADMISSION IS FREE!!!

Topic: WORLD DIABETES DAY – The Nurse & Diabetes
Time: Nov 14, 2020 11:00 AM West Central Africa

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82508891534?pwd=R2l6UWF1Y3RFUnQ1UGhpYStjZm1QUT09

Meeting ID: 825 0889 1534
Passcode: 163205

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Here is a speech by the former CNO, Mrs Funlola Sorunke to the newly graduated interns;

My darling interns, this is to say many congratulations to you today, at the completion of your one year internship.
Though it was not easy to gain the accreditation for St. Nicholas Hospital, I have to thank you for giving me the opportunity to go through the process. You see, before some of you started knocking on the hospital’s door, to be accepted for internship, I didn’t know what the whole thing was for. Actually, the fact that you have to pay to go to university for a nursing course was news to me. The chance to serve you, by gaining for you the process to become a fully fledged nurse, has been one of life’s many privileges for me. One day, when I am old, and sitting in my rocking chair, when I remember you all, it will be with a smile on my face.

First of all, our MD, Dr Dapo Majekodunmi should be greatly thanked and appreciated. During a time when times were hard for all hospitals, he agreed to invest in my erstwhile pursuit of “doing good for Nigeria and yourselves”. Without his generosity, this program would have been impossible.
Such thanks and appreciation should go to all Exco colleagues, but especially Dr Bamgboye, our Clinical Director, Ms Delice Claud-Ennin, our General Manager and Mr Diran Famakinwa, our Chief Finance Officer.
Remember that they all attended the welcome meeting held for you, in order to make you feel that you belong to SNH. Many were times, over the past few months, that I would go to them for guidance and advice for your matters( please clap for them).

It will be remiss of me if I do not give a shout-out to Matron Ojikutu and Maduemezia for their constant advice during the application for accreditation process, and for putting up with me whenever I ask them to move nurses around in order for you to be exposed to various experiences across all hospital wards.

Sisters Ogungbenro and Adeleye, you know I love you both dearly. Thank you for buying into my dream of what I was trying to achieve. I gave you so much to do, especially in the early stages for Sister Ogungbenro and at the latter stages, we both abandoned Sister Adeleye to finish up the work. In your own time, you visited the girls when they were on outside placements , in order to ensure that everything is well and for that I am thankful.
St. Nicholas Hospital is blessed with such insightful and hardworking nurses and Healthcare Assistants, who see their colleagues as family. With hindsight, I can now say that I will remember some of the disagreements with fondness.

As a little sideline, and to express how some silent members of staff view this internship program, Nurse Michael Agboeze bought me a present during the week you started, to thank me for getting you started, though he did not have a family member nor friend apply. How selfless is that. That is how much SNH staff show love to each other as families do.

Last but not least, I have to thank you all, for your perseverance. It has been a difficult year, and this new normal is sometimes painful but let’s thank God for life.
I am glad that none of you left halfway through the program, even when times were tough. I learnt a lot from the psychology of covid essays that I asked you to write. You are still in a better place, for now, London started another one month lockdown from yesterday and the weather is freezing cold. Hmmmmmm.

I hope you get your nursing licenses soon, and go out to practice what you have learnt. As I have always said to you, the patient needs is paramount every time. If they have a choice, they don’t want to meet nor need you. They should be treated with respect, even when they are being difficult. I am not saying that you should accept abuse, but with experience and time, you will learn how to deal with difficult situations and persons.

Go out and proclaim St. Nicholas Hospital’s name with pride and let your attitude and behaviour show that you have worked in a hospital with high predigree.

God bless you and yours, and may your future be bright.

Funlola M. Sorunke
Former CNO.

QUALITY CARE ALWAYS

#SNHcares

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Our attention has been drawn to news making the rounds in Nigerian dailies and blogs that the late Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, died of COVID-19 complications in our Lagos Island facility. While we sympathize with the family members of the deceased and the Onigbogbo LCDA, we wish to categorically state that;

1. St. Nicholas Hospital currently does not manage patients with COVID-19.
2. The patient was not admitted in our facility.

The wellbeing of our patients and clients remains valuable to us at St. Nicholas Hospital and we would not compromise their safety.

We acknowledge that this is a time of fear and confusion for many Nigerians, an atmosphere that is ripe for the proliferation of rumor and falsehood, but we assure the members of the public that as we have done for the last 52 years, St. Nicholas Hospital will continue to work in an ethical and transparent manner, for the benefit of all.

Any official public statement regarding new developments of public concern will be published via our media platforms online. Likewise, any official public statement regarding licenses issued to St. Nicholas hospital for treating patients with COVID-19 will be published online and/or local media sources by the official spokesperson.

As always, St. Nicholas Hospital remains committed to the delivery of quality healthcare to a global standard based on transparency and ethical compliance.

Please continue to follow government guidelines on staying safe, and look to official channels for any information as regards the COVID-19 situation in your community. We will get through this period, as with other trials we have faced.

For: ST. NICHOLAS HOSPITAL

Dr. Ebun Bamgboye

CLINICAL DIRECTOR

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Arthritis is a lifelong situation, we are passionate about ensuring that people with bone related issues are adequately cared for. The mission of this support group is to provide access to expert support on management and prevention of arthritis in order to live a full & active life without limits.

During the support meeting, the Orthopaedic surgeon will be available to guide and take on any question towards managing arthritis and other bone related issues courtesy St. Nicholas Hospital.

Admission is FREE, however due to the Social distancing requirements in the pandemic, the group meetings participation will be scheduled 15 at a time. Please click below to register to participate in the Arthritis Support Group.

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Please Stay Safe.

St. Nicholas cares…

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We are happy to be the first private hospital to take on Graduate Nurse Interns. Having been training intern doctors (House Officers) for over 30 years, St. Nicholas Hospital do not only prides itself in providing quality and personalised care obtainable elsewhere in the world but also a citadel of learning where passionate medics are nurtured  and groomed to compete with their peers globally.
Congratulations to our pioneering Graduate Nurse Interns as they embark on a thorough learning experience with the best hands.

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Is the Quad screen not the same as my usual Ante-natal test?The screen is essentially the same as other medical screening tests that look for other relevant substances, except the likelihood of identifying pregnancies at risk for Down syndrome is higher through the evaluation of Inhibin-A levels. Inhibin-A: inhibin-A is a protein produced by the placenta and ovaries. The Quad test determines a mother’s risk for having a baby with Down syndrome.

The Quad screen test measures levels of four substances in pregnant women’s blood:

• Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) (a protein made by the developing baby)
• Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) (a hormone made by the placenta)
• Estriol (a hormone made by the placenta and the baby’s liver)
• Inhibin A, (another hormone made by the placenta)

The test is done between weeks 15 and up to week 22.

Why is the Quad screen done?

The quad screen evaluates your chance of carrying a baby who has any of the following conditions:

• Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that causes lifelong intellectual disability and developmental delays and, in some people, health problems.
• Trisomy 18. This is a chromosomal disorder that causes severe developmental delays and abnormalities in the structure of the body. Trisomy 18 is often fatal by age 1.
• Spina bifida. Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when a portion of the neural tube fails to develop or close properly, causing defects in the spinal cord and in the bones of the spine.
• Abdominal wall defects. In these birth defects, the baby’s intestines or other abdominal organs stick through the belly button.

The quad screen has traditionally been one of the most commonly used screenings in the second trimester. It was generally used if prenatal care began during the second trimester or if first trimester screening, which involves a blood test and an ultrasound exam, wasn’t available.

A negative quad screen doesn’t guarantee that the baby won’t have a chromosomal abnormality, single-gene disorder or certain birth defects. If your screening test is positive, your doctor will recommend additional testing to make a diagnosis.

Before the screening, think about what the results mean to you. Consider whether the screening will be worth any anxiety it might cause, or whether you’ll handle your pregnancy differently depending on the results.

When should a Quad screen be done?

The Quad screen may be offered to the expectant mother by the obstetrician/gynaecologist between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy, counting from the first day of the last menstrual period.

How is a Quad screen  it done?

You can eat and drink normally before the test.

During the Quad screen test, a sample of blood is taken from the woman’s vein. The blood sample is sent to a lab for analysis.

You can return to your usual activities immediately.

Substances in the blood sample are measured to screen for:

• Problems in the development of the fetus’ brain, spinal cord and other neural tissues of the central nervous system (neural tube). Problems with neural tube development can occur as spina bifida or anencephaly (absence of all or part of the brain). Neural tube defects occur in 1 or 2 out of every 1000 births. The quad marker screen can detect approximately 75% of open neural tube defects.
• Genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality. Approximately 1 in 720 babies is born with Down syndrome. The quad marker screen can detect approximately 75% of Down syndrome cases in women under age 35 and 85 to 90% of Down syndrome cases in women age 35 years and older.

Do I need to have the Quad screen test?

All pregnant women are recommended to have a quad marker screen, but it is your decision whether or not to have the test. However, if you have any of the following risk factors, you may want to strongly consider having the test:

• You are age 35 or older when the baby is due.
• Your family has a history of birth defects.
• You’ve had a child with a previous birth defect.
• You have had insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes prior to your pregnancy.

If you have any questions or concerns about this test, please talk with your healthcare provider.

Risks

The quad screen is a routine prenatal screening test. The test poses no risk of miscarriage or other pregnancy complications.

Results

Your age and results of the quad screen will be used at the estimated time of delivery to evaluate your chance of carrying a baby who has certain chromosomal conditions, neural tube defects or abdominal wall defects.

Factors that can affect the substances measured by a quad screen include:

• A miscalculation of how long you’ve been pregnant
• Maternal race
• Maternal weight
• Carrying more than one baby during a pregnancy
• Diabetes
• In vitro fertilization
• Smoking during pregnancy

The quad screen correctly identifies about 80 percent of women who are carrying a baby who has Down syndrome. The quad screen only indicates your overall chance of carrying a baby who has certain chromosomal conditions, neural tube defects or abdominal wall defects. A decreased chance (negative screen result) doesn’t guarantee that your baby won’t have one of these conditions. Likewise, an increased chance (positive screen result) doesn’t guarantee that your baby will be born with one of these conditions.The doctor will help you understand your test results and what the results might mean for your pregnancy.

Quick Facts:

What it looks for

• Down syndrome
• Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)
• Open Neural Tube Defects (ONTD)

When to do it

• 15 weeks, 1 day to 21 weeks, 6 days gestation

Why this test

• Stand-alone second trimester screen
• Screens for open neural tube defects
• Screen for Down syndrome issues

References

https://my.clevelandclinic.org

https://www.mayoclinic.org

https://www.ntd.eurofins.com

American Pregnancy Association Home

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