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She moved here from Cape Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPeople ask me why I moved from Cape Town to Bloemfontein, and I say to them \u2013 why not? My husband and I have a house in the Karoo, which we adore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI find Bloemfontein and the pace of life here much calmer than the rushed lifestyle in the Cape,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defty\u2019s expertise spans various facets of hospital management, making her well-equipped to lead Mediclinic Bloemfontein towards even greater heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201dI am passionate about patient-centered care, operational efficiency, and fostering a positive work environment for healthcare professionals. I want our hospital to be a centre where our employees are passionate about the care they deliver and our patients recognise our teams for their experience and expertise,\u201d she explains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is impressed with the hospital and its staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Blockquote\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_f3112ac0\">\n<div class=\"text\">I believe in leadership characterised by a balance of strategic vision and hands-on involvement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI believe in leadership characterised by a balance of strategic vision and hands-on involvement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Defty says although the hospital is new to her, she has been at the group for a long time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is new, but the same.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having served in key leadership roles in Mediclinic, Defty has earned a reputation for implementing innovative solutions to enhance patient care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI love to impart the knowledge I have accumulated over the years, and I am also keen to learn new things. 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