The power of listening to community voice
‘Lived experience’ and ‘co-design’ aren’t just the latest buzz words – they are now a ‘must have’ in using consumer voice to design effective, equitable and accessible healthcare. “The patients themselves can be the best source of information,” says Lisa Blake, Improvement Advisor - Co Design.
The power of whaanau
“Ehara taku toa he toa takitahi engari he toa takitini Mine is not the power of the individual but the power of the collective.
Be prepared: keep you and your whaanau well this winter
When the temperature drops, we all run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, so it’s important to take extra precautions at this time of year.
It's National Volunteer Week - 18-24 June
‘Anei au, too pou whirinaki - I'm here, I'll support you’ National Volunteer Week is from 18-24 June, and the ideal time to reflect on the amazing, selfless work our volunteers do! Our volunteers are a melting pot of people from different backgrounds and cultures,…
A Dame in our midst
Congratulations to Dr Teuila Percival, Consultant Paediatrician here with Kidz First, who became a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Health and the Pacific community, in the Kings Birthday honours list.
At the heart of volunteering
Sreyon Murthi, Pharmacist and Clinical Change Analyst, treasures the opportunity to give back, a notion that aligns with our values at Te Whatu Ora for Counties Manukau.
Working in health at the core is about understanding and caring for people
“Talofa lava, o lo’u igoa o Jessee Tanu Fia’Ali’i. I was born and raised in Māngere with my four siblings. My parents are from the villages of Fogāsavai'i in Savai'i and Afega in Upolu.
Combating Climate Change at Counties Manukau
Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau has multiple energy efficiency projects underway that will help to combat climate change.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia Ora tatou. Right now, at Counties Manukau, we’re taking stock of the recent Budget announcements on health spending.