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15 Dec

A Look Behind the Scenes at Tree of Light 2025

I like to joke that the  Tree of Light event  never presents the same disaster twice. This year, just before the event started, the special plug needed to switch on […]

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11 Nov

Finding Strength and Support: Palliative Care in the Journey with Testicular Cancer

When facing a diagnosis like testicular cancer, the path forward can seem overwhelming. But here’s something we want you to know right from the start: you don’t have to face […]

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29 Oct

Music with Heart: All White Christmas Classics on the Square Brings Harmony to Hospice Care

As Johannesburg starts warming up, Melrose Arch is preparing to welcome the festive season in the most beautiful way possible – with music that not only feeds the soul but […]

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16 Oct

Shining Together: Join Our 36th Annual Tree of Light Celebration

For 36 years, the Greendale House Tree of Light has been a beloved tradition, offering a space to remember and honour those who matter most. This November, we invite you […]

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3 Oct

More Than a Diagnosis: The Supportive Power of Palliative Care in the Breast Cancer Journey

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, funding research, and supporting those affected by this disease. At Greendale House Palliative and Hospice Care, we understand […]

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25 Sep

Facing the Unimaginable: Grief, Loss, and Bereavement at Greendale House

Here at Greendale House Palliative and Hospice Care, we know that you are facing one of life’s most challenging chapters. The word “imminent” can feel heavy, overwhelming, and isolating. Whether […]

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17 Sep

Bringing Hospital Comfort Home:

Medical Equipment Rentals Quality Equipment, Transparent Pricing, No Deposit Required At Greendale House, we understand that caring for a loved one at home comes with unique challenges. Our equipment hire […]

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12 Aug

The Origins and Evolution of Palliative and Hospice Care

PALLIATIVE CARE OR HOSPICE CARE? In 1967 Dame Cicely Saunders pioneered the concept of total care in dying patients andthe modern hospice movement developed from that time. She was instrumental […]

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7 Aug

A New Chapter of Hope: Greendale House Welcomes Back the Polofields Crossing Book Fair

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Polofields Crossing Book Fair in support of Greendale House on September 13th & 14th, 2025, from 9 am to 4 pm […]

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15 Jul

Palliative Care Symposium

Greendale House Palliative and Hospice Care (previously HospiceWits) is proud to introduce our Third Palliative Care Symposium on Saturday 6 September 2025 entitled “Back to basics – Exploring the Roots […]

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