HPV self-screening is a gamechanger
The new HPV self-screening is set to be a game changer for increasing the number of women being screened for HPV (human papilloma virus) Last year, HPV self-testing became a new option which is great news if you are a very private person or a bit shy.
Taamaki ki Raro - Dana Ralph-Smith and Penny Magud
Two of our busiest kaimahi at Counties, took time over a hasty coffee recently to share the incredible breadth of the roles they perform in a variety of wide-ranging jobs.
Record number of new nurses for Counties Manukau
Counties Manukau has welcomed its largest-ever intake of new graduate nurses into employment. Early in February, our Nurse Entry to Practice Programme (NETP), was greeted with great enthusiasm by the arrival of our large cohort of 110 new kaimahi.
Welcoming Whitireia Polytechnic Nursing students to Tiaho Mai
On Monday, 12 February, we welcomed 22 nursing students with a special mihi whakatau in Nga Whetu Marama (Tiaho Mai) as they began their four-week clinical placement in Mental Health and Acute Services.
Te Mana ki Tua delivers great results for remission of type 2 diabetes and weight loss
Counties Manukau’s recently formed medical bariatric service Te Mana ki Tua, for specialist weight management, has now been running for eight months, and the outcomes are being greeted with enthusiasm.
Clinical news with Dr Andrew Connolly
Kia ora tatou, This is my first message to our community for the year. I hope you’ve had a great summer break. My colleague Dr Vanessa Thornton has already thanked Counties Manukau staff for a fine effort over the New Year period.
Living our values – Kindness
Jeyananthan Muthukumaru works as an Orderly Coordinator and is often based in the Emergency Department. He has been with Counties Manukau since 2009 and will be receiving his 10+ Long Service Award next week.
Middlemore ticked all the boxes
When you hear the name Dr Samuels, a certain Dr TK Samuels from Shortland Street could come to mind. But our very own real-life Dr Samuels is based right here at Middlemore Hospital and he’s aiming to be an ophthalmologist.
Counties Comms biker hits the road for a great cause
Rob Harley jokes that with a name like his, he was always destined to ride a motorcycle that was appropriately large and loud.
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.