Accessibility group opening doors
This week (13-19 March) is Neurodiversity Awareness Week and a fitting time to launch the Counties Accessibility Network known as CAN Do! CAN do is a group of dedicated staff members who advocate and action positive change to help build an inclusive workplace culture that will enable all employees…
Local taane life saved by bowel test
After undergoing a life-saving operation for bowel cancer, Ben Cullen is happy to be spending time with his family. But the 65-year-old says his decision to send in a screening test after being prompted by his wife was key to him discovering he had the disease and getting treatment.
Which health service is right for you?
Many people don’t know where to turn when they’re worried about their own or a loved one’s health but there are a number of options open to you.
Cleaning job helps with focus
This week is Neurodiversity Awareness Week and it's also the week we officially launch the Counties Accessibility Network - CAN do. CAN do is a staff-led group dedicated to continuing to improve our work environment so that is inclusive and accessible to all.
Clinical News with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora Tatou There’ve been a couple of news items in recent weeks which reflect the challenges facing our services. Dr Pete Watson, Te Whatu Ora National Director of Medical, has spoken about the issue of stubbornly high waiting lists in hospitals throughout the country.
Lived experience drives passion
Meet Ann-Marie Higgins, our Quality Improvement Coordinator, Safety and Equity for Mental Health and Addiction Service.
Occupational Health and ED nurse Linda Herbert retires after working at Middlemore for 51 years
Linda Herbert says it's the people she will remember and miss the most after 51 years at Middlemore. “Nursing has changed a lot since I started, but the basics remain the same - people need to be seen, feel comfortable and be free of pain," says Linda.
On the ball for equity
In an effort to reduce health inequities and promote healthy lifestyles, a netball tournament for Maaori health workers was hosted by the Auckland branches of Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) and the National Council of Maaori Nurses on Saturday, 11 February at the Manurewa netball courts.
Construction begins on Manukau Health Park redevelopment
Construction work at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand’s $316m Manukau Health Park redevelopment started this week. The new facilities will include a new ambulatory renal centre, four new operating theatres, an advanced radiology hub, a women’s and ophthalmology building and an integrated breast-care service.
