Simple steps to keep cool this summer
As temperatures rise, it's important to watch out for dehydration, especially in babies, older adults and people who work outside. Plan ahead - check the forecast, pack enough water and food, use a chiller bag. Drink plenty of water and encourage your children to drink often.
Taamaki ki raro - Rebecca Girdwood
Nursing is a job that requires emotional strength – and in our travels at Manukau Health Park, we met Rebecca Girdwood – who adds physical strength to the mix.
Meri Kirihimete from us all
We’d like to thank everyone caring for the health and wellbeing of others this Christmas, especially those working in our hospitals and community services during the summer break…we see you and we appreciate you! Thank you for the tireless work you do to keep our community safe and healthy.
Measles – how to recognise
Aotearoa is at a high risk of a measles outbreak this summer. Measles (Te mate karawaka) is highly contagious and spreads easily among people who are not immunised. It can cause serious problems, including brain swelling, chest infections, or death.
Support for your mental health and wellbeing
Buying gifts isn’t the only way we can show care over the holidays. Christmas can be a stressful or lonely time for many of us.
Zane says a huge thanks to his saviours
A very grateful police officer dropped into Middlemore Hospital’s Emergency Department just before Christmas, to offer profound thanks to some people who saved his life. Acting Sergeant Zane Wienk was struck by a fleeing driver in Counties Manukau a little over a year ago and suffered near fatal injuries.