Just Off the Highway | Episode 48 | Legacy of War - 101 Years of Healing (1/2)
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- The Children’s Memorial Institute (CMI) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg opened in 1923 and today it still functions as a centre providing specialised services to the most needy kids. The building itself is filled with stories. Some historical, some inspirational, others downright creepy. Just Off the Highway looks at the heritage and living legacy of the place originally named The Transvaal Memorial Hospital for Children. Part 1 of a 2-part episode.
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I commenced my nurses training at age 18 at this hospital. Such amazing memories. I am now 73 and worked many long hours as a nurse over the years
WoW! Thanks for adding that personal detail.
WHAT AN AMAZING VIDEO. THANK YOU FOR SHARING.
Thank you so much!
What an interesting video! Thank you! My son had 6 operations (skin grafts) in Ward 7, and I was hospitalised there as a 2-week old baby suffering from hooping cough.
The old Queen Maternity hospital is directly opposite this hospital. I, as well as my children were born there.
Thanks for adding that personal story. I was told about a significant building over the road. Perhaps I can follow that up.
BTW, Ward 7 does feature in Part 2, the upcoming episode.
The algorithm brought me here and I'm so thankful! Lovely work!
Awesome! Thank you... (and the algorithm 😜).
What an enlightening video. I lived in Johannesburg for 55 years of my life without knowing the CMI even existed. I look forward to part two. Thank you.
My pleasure. Thanks for watching. Joburg has so many "secret" gems that I'm discovering as I learn more.
@@JustOfftheHighwayany idea of the release date of Part 2??. I am a history fan, and would love to know more about sooooo many places
Another great video tracing the history of this wonderful country. Thank you, Al Prodgers.
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.
I remember those metal cots. My granny and her best friend were avid knitters. They used to knit jackets and booties for the 'baby orphanage' I have no idea which one or where it was but she took me with her once and I remember an entire room full of those white metal cots and their tiny occupants. I was very young maybe only 6 or 7, but it left a huge impression on me. I wanted to help, but I couldn't knit (although I learned soon after) so the next time we went, we took all my old toys that I didn't play with anymore. I wish I knew where it was.
Beautiful story. Thanks!
Terrific job Mr. A. Prodgers. Please continue to document and distribute footage of our heritage.
Thanks for your kind words! I'll stay on the road as long as I can.
I first went to the old TMH at age 4, had a couple of surgeries and quite a few other visits over the years. I worked there during nurses training and after I qualified in the Neonatal ICU. Also stayed in res. Now aged 73, this is bringing back such incredible memories. I'm so happy they are still going strong, and looking forward to part 2 to see what they are doing now. Thank you Al.
Thank you for this video.
My pleasure. Thanks for letting me know.
Always wondered about the story of this hospital when passing it in the bus, to and from university. Thank you.
Thanks for noticing the place and commenting. So many interesting buildings in that part of town.
Love it!
Thank you.
Very interesting thanks for bringing history back to life. Wonderful to know that they were doing a lot for children. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the episode. Subscribe to get notification of part 2 which spends more time on the modern care for kids.
Such good editing. A chefs kiss for some of transitions.
Chris, love your work. So this is a wonderful compliment to get from you.
Thanks for the compliment!
very much enjoyed this one.
Thanks, Rory!
Another excellent presentation Al, thanks. I lived in Jhb for many years and didn't know this place existed. Worthy of preservation!
Thank you. I only heard about it a few months ago. I agree.
Oh boy, what a cliffhanger to leave us with!
😁 We'll be back!
When I came to live here as a child. That was the hospital that children went to. I remember it well. It seemed so big and clinical. You even had to wear hospital PJ's. Then Medi-clinic came along and I have gone there ever since. It does not look as huge and scary as I remember it😂 now that I am old.Thank you Al that was so interesting as always❤
Thank you very much. Yes, the older parts and especially some of the instruments in the museum section look very scary indeed.
My mom worked there in the late 60's.
If you've never visited, it's worth contacting the CMI to enquire about tours.
Where is this hospital. I never heard of it. Being a nurse my whole life and started in Germiston and later Johannesburg, I never heard of the Childrens Hospital.
Answering off the top of my head now... There was a time when the TMHC closed and all the services moved to the Joburg Gen. (70's to mid 80's?). Then it reopened as the TMI and later the CMI when certain services were moved back. I would have to check my research again. Perhaps that period it was closed coincided with your time in Johannesburg?