Medical Informatics and Education

03/09/2026

𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗡𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗘. 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘. 🌍💙 Whether you nurse in a hospital, run your own practice, work on a cruise ship 🛳️, in education, research, healthtech — or anywhere else your nursing career has taken you — Proto Care Academy™ is for you. Your continuing professional development belongs to YOU. Keep your learning, evidence and professional-development journey together — wherever in the world you go. 🌍 7 DAYS TO GO. 🚀 7 SEPTEMBER 2026.

03/09/2026

The first portal in the Proto Care™ ecosystem goes LIVE on 7 September 2026.

03/09/2026

𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟭 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 — 𝟲 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢 🌍🚀

Yesterday we showed you how Proto Care Academy™ helps you own your professional-development journey.

But will we only help you keep it all together? 😅 Of course not.

Meet the Proto Care Academy™ LMS Hub for e-Learning 🚀

Take a course, test your knowledge and then apply what you learned to a real patient scenario — with our very own Suzie AI™ marking your assessments and giving you feedback. 💙

And depending on your course, we’ll send you back to work with practical resources and pocket cards you can actually use.

👀 First 100 subscribers globally? Your first course is on us.

Tomorrow we’ll show you what happens when learning meets competency. 💙

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Yesterday: own your professional-development journey. 💙

Today: meet the Proto Care Academy™ LMS Hub. 🚀

Learn → test → apply it to a patient scenario → Suzie AI™ feedback → practical tools to take back to work.

👀 First 100 subscribers globally: first course on us.

07/10/2024

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This month always hits close to home for me. We lost two beautiful souls in our family, my stepmom and her daughter, to breast cancer many years ago. They were loved so deeply and are missed every day. I’ve also known incredible nursing colleagues who bravely fought and won the battle against breast cancer, and sadly, others who fought just as hard but lost their lives to this relentless disease. 💖

To anyone who is currently fighting this battle, my heart, hugs, and prayers are with you. Your courage inspires us all, and you are never alone on this journey. 💝

It’s a crucial reminder for all of us to prioritize our health. Please, take a moment to assess your breasts frequently—awareness and early detection save lives. Regular self-exams are vital, and knowing what’s normal for your body can make all the difference. 🩷

For mammograms, experts recommend starting them between ages 40 and 50, depending on your risk factors. For most, it’s advised to have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years, but please consult your healthcare provider for the best screening plan for you.

Let’s use this month to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate the survivors, and encourage everyone to take proactive steps for their health. 🌸

05/10/2024

Do you agree with Mark Sham and me that Cape Town is, without a doubt, the best place and city on earth? 🌍😅

This video captured by Mark and his incredible team beautifully showcases why I call this city home. 🏡 From the vibrant food scene, warm and welcoming people, and breathtaking nature, to the stunning beaches, hikes, and unforgettable sunsets — Cape Town truly has it all. 👭🌮🍑🥾🌅🌇🌊👙⛱️☀️

Check out the video and see why I love it here! ❤️🇿🇦 https://youtu.be/8btv-eCw900

Cape Town has been voted the "Best City in the World" and we want to show you why! You might say this video is a love letter to Cape Town. That’s fine with u...

04/10/2024

🌟This week's Spotlight focuses on Suzette Ferreira! (Not my own words 😊, Women in Tech words) 🌟
I am beyond honored and grateful to be spotlighted by WOMEN IN TECH ® Global! Being recognized for my journey from a nurse clinician to a HealthTech startup founder with Proto Care (Pty) Ltd is truly special. The mentorship and support I’ve received through this community have been pivotal in shaping my path, and I can’t thank the Women in Tech Team enough for this recognition. Link: https://lnkd.in/gFBRJUDQ

If you're a woman looking to make an impact in tech, I highly encourage you to join this incredible platform. Whether you're just starting out or looking for guidance on your next step, the Women in Tech Mentorship Program connects you with experienced leaders who are ready to support you on your journey.

🏁 Start Your Journey: Sign up for the Women in Tech Mentorship Program today. Believe me, it’s worth it! 🚀Link to join: https://lnkd.in/g7Ff3zWa

To all the aspiring women in HealthTech—don’t hesitate to reach out! I’m here to help you navigate your way and find success in this transformative field. Let’s continue to uplift and inspire one another!

P.S. Do remember, this mentorship membership came to me by surprise when I won a Women in Tech South Africa startup pitch! 🎉 So, when you get the chance to pitch—PITCH! And when you get the chance to join a mentorship program as a mentee or a mentor, jump in and say YES because it is absolutely worth it!

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21/09/2024

For those of you that missed the Nursing Empowerment Summit or wanted to attend but couldn’t, here’s what you missed 🎉

The event was a remarkable day of inspiration, learning, and celebration, bringing together healthcare professionals to explore the future of nursing in South Africa 🇿🇦. From powerful discussions on Nursing Informatics 💻, entrepreneurship 🚀, and digital transformation 🔄 to practical workshops 📚 and emotional reunions with old colleagues 🤗, it was a transformative experience.

A special musical moment 🎶 featured the gospel song written by Suzette Ferreira, "Under The Umbrella of Your Love" ☂️, which touched everyone’s hearts. The event placed a strong emphasis on leadership, mentorship, and empowerment 🙌, reminding nurses of the crucial role they play in shaping healthcare’s future.

Check out the full story of this incredible day ✨, the insights shared 💡, and the exciting plans for future summits 🚀!


https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/very-first-step-towards-empowering-nurses-healthcare-through-suzette-qd8kf

16/09/2024

🌟 Sponsor Shout-Out: Mediclinic Vereeniging & Emfuleni 🌟

A massive thank you to Mediclinic Vereeniging and Mediclinic Emfuleni in Vanderbijlpark for their incredible support of the Nursing Empowerment Summit and the local nursing community! 💙

Your commitment to this event has been truly amazing, from sending your dedicated nursing leaders to join our panel discussions, to ensuring your local nurses are present to benefit from a day of inspiration, learning, and growth. We’re also incredibly grateful for the 20 goodie bags you’ve so generously prepared.🎁

With both hospitals coming together to support this initiative, it’s a beautiful example of community and healthcare professionals empowering one another for the future of nursing. 🚀

Thank you, Mediclinic Vereeniging and Mediclinic Emfuleni, for helping make this event a reality and for your continued dedication to nurturing the nursing profession in our region. We are excited to welcome your teams to the event and look forward to celebrating this day with all of you!

💪 Nursing Empowerment Summit 💪
This event is all about giving back to our nursing community, introducing Healthcare Informatics, and empowering nurses to take charge of their futures. Haven’t registered yet? Sign up today!
👉 https://qkt.io/eWxe9W 👈

P.S. Stay tuned for more sponsor shout-outs as we continue to celebrate the amazing companies supporting this important initiative. You don’t want to miss it! 🎉

13/09/2024

🌟 Sponsor Shout-Out: MANCOSA 🌟

We are beyond thrilled to have MANCOSA’s School of Healthcare as a key sponsor for our Nursing Empowerment Summit! 🎉 MANCOSA has generously offered 5 incredible short courses as prizes, which will be gifted to 5 lucky winners during our raffle. 🎟️

These courses are truly game-changers for healthcare professionals, focusing on “Digitalising Administration in Healthcare: Modern Practices.” 📊🩺

Delivered through MANCOSA’s skillME eLearning platform, the course is packed with high-impact microlearning, interactive content, and assessments, all designed to equip healthcare workers with the latest skills to digitise administrative processes. And the cherry on top? These courses are CPD accredited by the South African Medical Association for 3 clinical points and come with blockchain-backed certificates! 🌐💻

About This Course:
This self-paced course explores technological tools and platforms, covering essential topics like Electronic Health Records (EHR), telehealth, data security, and much more! Imagine how this can transform not just your practice but healthcare as a whole.

Course Modules include:

1. Introduction to digitalizing administration in healthcare
2. Electronic health records and health information exchange
3. Data security and privacy in digital administration
4. Telehealth and remote patient monitoring
5. Streamlining administrative workflows
6. Change management and training
7. Evaluating and optimizing digital administrative systems (DAS)
8. Ethical considerations in DAH
9. Case studies and best practices
10. Future trends and innovations in DAH

These skills are more relevant than ever before in a digital-first world, helping healthcare professionals streamline processes, improve patient care, and stay ahead of the curve.

🌟 Additional Benefits:

• Accessible 24/7 📅
• Interactive & gamified content 🎮
• CPD Points: 3 (Clinical)
• Blockchain certificate 💼

A huge THANK YOU to MANCOSA for their generosity and support in empowering our nurses with the tools to thrive in the healthcare landscape of tomorrow! 🙏 Let’s give them a massive shout-out for making this event even more special! 🎉

✨ Don’t miss your chance to win one of these powerful courses by sharing your thoughts and creating buzz around the event on social media! Register now: https://qkt.io/eWxe9W and get ready for an inspiring day! 🩺💡

10/09/2024

🌟 Come Win with Us at the Nursing Empowerment Summit! 🌟
We’ve got some exciting prizes lined up for you at the Nursing Empowerment Summit, and we’re keeping things fun and interactive throughout the day! Here’s how you can join in the fun and stand a chance to win:
🎟 Lucky Draw Throughout the Day:
After each panel discussion or session, we’ll have a quick raffle for a prize! Everyone will receive a number upon arrival, and winners will be randomly selected to keep the energy high and the excitement going.

📸 Best Event Photo Challenge:
Capture your best moments at the event and share them on social media! Post your photos and tag me so I can see your amazing creativity. Categories include “Most Creative Photo" and "Best Team Photo".

💻📱 Social Media Awareness Prize:
Want to create some buzz? The person who creates the most awareness of the event on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or X will win a special prize! Just remember to tag me and use the event hashtag so I can track your efforts. My profiles are:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzette-ferreira-a3002058
X: https://lnkd.in/d63gEPnA
Insta: https://lnkd.in/d-7NZ9jw

🤖🩺 AI-Generated Image Prize:
Inspired by my Digital Divas win 💃, we’re adding a fun twist! Create an AI-generated image about the Nursing Empowerment Summit, share it on social media, and tag me along with the event link. Get creative, and let’s celebrate the future of healthcare innovation while spreading the word about this exciting event!

📣 Ready to join the fun? Sign up now and be part of this empowering, prize-filled day! Register here: https://qkt.io/eWxe9W

✨ Starting tomorrow, I’ll be revealing the amazing companies that have generously sponsored these incredible gifts, so stay tuned!

Image Credit: Think you can top this image of mine, generously generated by my BFF ChatGPT 🤖😉✨

P.S. The fun officially starts now!!! We'll be keeping a close eye on everyone who creates buzz around the event, starting today! So, get your social media game on and start sharing those AI-generated pics, spreading the word, and tagging me to join in on the excitement! Let’s make some noise! 🎉📸✨