St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity, Owerri

St Joseph's Hospital & Maternity, Owerri St. Joseph’s Hospital and Maternity, Owerri was established in 1968.

Renowned for clinical excellence and patient-centered care, we offer comprehensive services in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Family Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Maternity, Laboratory etc.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our COO, Thank you for your exceptional leadership and impact… Cheers to another remark...
21/05/2026

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to our COO,
Thank you for your exceptional leadership and impact… Cheers to another remarkable year ahead!

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers around the world. Your love,dedication, and impact inspires us every day. We celebrate...
10/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers around the world.
Your love,dedication, and impact inspires us every day. We celebrate you today and always.

It may be a bit more than fatigue…
09/05/2026

It may be a bit more than fatigue…

Happy Nurses Week!💙Today, we celebrate the compassion, resilience, dedication of our incredible nurses. Your care makes ...
06/05/2026

Happy Nurses Week!💙

Today, we celebrate the compassion, resilience, dedication of our incredible nurses. Your care makes a difference every single day, and your impact goes far beyond the bedside.

Thank you for being the heart of healthcare.

Happy new month from all of us at St Joseph Hospital and Maternity Anokwu Owerri.
01/05/2026

Happy new month from all of us at St Joseph Hospital and Maternity Anokwu Owerri.

It’s not all about medication…
28/04/2026

It’s not all about medication…

Today we celebrate an exceptional leader and visionary . Happy Birthday to our esteemed Director! Your dedication, guida...
25/04/2026

Today we celebrate an exceptional leader and visionary . Happy Birthday to our esteemed Director! Your dedication, guidance, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us all. We wish you many more years of success, good health,and impactful leadership.🎂

HAPPY WORLD MALARIA DAY!From all of us at St. Joseph Hospital and Maternity Owerri,Protect yourself-use mosquito nets,ke...
25/04/2026

HAPPY WORLD MALARIA DAY!
From all of us at St. Joseph Hospital and Maternity Owerri,
Protect yourself-use mosquito nets,keep your environment clean, and seek care early.
Stay safe,stay healthy!

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Don’t just think it… act on it.Get it looked at… early
22/04/2026

Don’t just think it… act on it.
Get it looked at… early

11/04/2026

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR

🟣 What is high blood sugar?
➟ High blood sugar, also called hyperglycemia, means the glucose level in the blood is higher than normal.
➟ It can happen in people with diabetes and sometimes may be the first clue that diabetes is present.
➟ If it stays high for too long, it can harm the body and in severe cases can become an emergency.

🟣 Common signs and symptoms
➟ Very increased thirst is common.
➟ Peeing more often, especially at night, can happen.
➟ A dry mouth may occur.
➟ Many people feel tired, weak, or low on energy.
➟ Blurred vision can happen when blood sugar is high.
➟ Some people also develop headache.

🟣 Other possible symptoms
➟ Some people feel hungrier than usual.
➟ Weight loss without trying can happen, especially when diabetes is not well controlled.
➟ Frequent infections, including urinary infections or yeast infections, may happen more often.
➟ Cuts or sores may heal more slowly.

🟣 Important point
➟ Some people may have mild or no obvious symptoms, especially early in type 2 diabetes.
➟ Because of that, high blood sugar is sometimes found only during a blood test.

🟣 When it becomes dangerous
➟ Very high blood sugar can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), especially in type 1 diabetes, though it can also happen in some people with type 2 diabetes.
➟ Warning signs include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fruity-smelling breath, fast deep breathing, marked tiredness, or confusion.
➟ This needs urgent medical care.

🟣 When to get checked quickly
➟ Very thirsty and peeing a lot
➟ Blurred vision or unusual tiredness
➟ Repeated infections or unexplained weight loss
➟ Vomiting, fruity breath, confusion, or fast deep breathing
➟ These symptoms should not be ignored, especially if you already have diabetes or are at risk for it.

🟣 What to do
➟ A blood sugar test is needed to confirm high blood sugar.
➟ If you already have diabetes, follow your treatment plan and speak to your doctor if readings stay high.
➟ Early testing and treatment can help prevent complications.

Medical disclaimer: This note is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek urgent medical care if you have vomiting, fruity-smelling breath, confusion, fast deep breathing, or severe weakness along with high blood sugar symptoms.

It’s not always ‘malaria or typhoid’…
09/04/2026

It’s not always ‘malaria or typhoid’…

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Owerri
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